The Optimist Club of the Monroe-Area

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   May 29, 2008

 

 

 

 

        President Sally

   

President Sally’s Prose

 

     Wednesday, May 28, Darrel went to school!  No, he didn't have to go to the principal's office - he was giving out Optimist awards!  We honored 2 eighth graders for their volunteerism throughout the 2007-2008 school year.  The recipients of a certificate of appreciation and savings bonds were Patrick Chaney, (85 hours volunteered) received a $50.00 Savings Bond and Reegan Reece (171 hours volunteered) received a $100.00 Savings Bond.  They are a big asset to our community!  Do I see future JOOI members here?!

     Just a reminder that our next meeting is a big one!  We'll be hosting the 3rd quarter Zone meeting.  For those who volunteered to pick up food, don't forget to save your receipts for reimbursement.  Plan on attending - let's show off our great club!

     Also, the yard sale will be June 7 and 8!  We need your sale items (pre-priced, if possible), tables, and YOU!  The more to work, the better!  This should be a great fundraiser - thanks, George, again for allowing us the use of your home!

See you all soon - Sally

 

     

 

                                                          Our next Meeting                                                                            

 

 

 

 

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. We will meet at the Fire Station on St Rt 4. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. We will be hosting the 3rd Quarter Zone 15 meeting. This meeting is under the direction of Steve Shade, our Zone 15 Lt. Governor. All clubs in our zone have been invited. The cost for the meeting is $6.00 per adults (Children free). The following members have volunteered to bring the following; Cherie - Cold Cuts, Vegetable and/or Fruit Tray, Mike – Large Cake, Buns, Potato Salad and Trays, Darrel – Salad, Refreshments (Cola and Coffee) and Sally – Potato Chips, Pretzels, Plates, Napkins, Silverware and Cheese for Cold Cuts. (Did I miss anyone or anything?)

 

                              

 

                                                                                                

                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

                                                               Last club meeting                                                  

 

                                                                      

 

 

Our last meeting was Tuesday, May 20, 2008. We met at the Fire Station on St Rt 4. Darrel presented a PGI chart showing all members who have started their PGI program. Darrel updated the chart. Club members are all progressing very well. Sally Schmidt, president, presented PGI level awards to several members. These were presented to Sally at the 3rd Quarter Ohio District Conference. Congratulations to those members who have achieved different levels of this program.

 

                                                 What is PGI?  

 

PGI stands for “Personal Growth Involvement” and consists of 10 levels of achievement. Each level not only allows you to learn more about the Optimist Organization, it benefits the club with growth and a better Optimist member. It ALSO lets YOU, the member, to grow as a person.

 

                         If YOU have not started your PGI program card, WHY NOT?

 

 

 

                                                                             SPECIAL NOTE:

 

                                                              David Irwin won the Regional competition in Dayton.

                                                              David competed at the District Finals in Columbus

                                                              Saturday, May 17, 2008. (This was the 3rd Quarter Ohio

                                                              District conference). David took second place. The

                                                              Optimist Club of Monroe-Area is VERY, VERY, VERY

                                                              proud that David represented OUR club. He gave a

                                                              FANTASTIC speech.

              David Irwin

 

June Birthdays:  William Brock (20) and Cherie Gentry (24)

 

Announcements/Events

                       

                                                  

                                                    

                                                             Fantastic news:            

                                              Key to the future – New Members

 

 

 

Since the beginning of this Optimist year, the club has added 8 new members to our family; the following new members and their sponsors were; October – Mary Creech (Sally Schmidt), November – Dreama Holderby (Ron Tubbs), December – James Lefevers (Cherie Gentry), January – Kelley Thorpe (Mike Irwin), February -ViJay Patel (Darrel Basford), March –Mike Lane (Mike Irwin) and April – Janette Frazier (Cherie Gentry) and Jason Creech (Mary Creech). Is there a member in our club who will sponsor a new member for June?         

                      Are you the one? Just Ask.

 

                                       

                                                        

 

 

 

                                                           Cell Phones                                        

 

 

 

Old Used Cell Phones: Do you have a cell phone or two lying around the house that you do not use anymore? The club is collecting them. We have a box set up at the meeting for collection. Please bring your old used Cell phone and batteries to our meeting and we will see that they get to Monroe High School Spanish Class to help finance their upcoming trip to Spain.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                            

                                                           Aluminum Cans                           

 

 

 

 

 

         George Frazee

 

Aluminum Cans: George Frazee says he is still collecting aluminum cans. Mike Irwin has agreed to help George with this program. This recycle program has been very successful for our club, thanks to the ongoing effort of George. Please save those cans.

 

 

 

                                                          Garage Sale                     

                                                        June 6th and 7th

 

 

 

 

 

Our garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th at the home of member, George Frazee. The club not only needs sales items, but need YOU to come and work this event. We will be setting up some Friday night, June 6. We need tables and of course, SALES ITEMS. The sale begins Saturday morning at 8:00 AM and runs till 5:00PM.  The money we earn these two days go to financing the many youth projects for the year, such as, 100 Book Club, Oratorical and Essay Contests, Sport Sponsorships, Senior Scholarship and the list goes on. Without successful fundraisers, we CANNOT serve our youth of our community.

 

                     Something to think about

                               


          Best thing to say if you get caught sleeping at your
      desk...

 

            Raise your head slowly and say, "...in Jesus' name, Amen." 

 

 

Yours in Optimism,

 Darrel Basford, Bulletin Editor

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