The Optimist Club of Rolla Friend of the Youth Since 1964 Week of February 13, 2016 |
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Congratualations to our very own Rolla Distiguished. Distinguished Treasure Janet Gill, Distinguished President Jill Cooksey, Distinguished Secretary Devonna Marshall Al their hard work and dedication paid off ans was acknowledged at the OI East Missouri District 2nd Quarter Conference. |
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Rolla Public Library Director, Diana Watkins recieved a $250 donation from the East Missouri District Optimists towards assisting on upgrading the Children's computer area. EMO Gove. Lister also accepted a Proclamation from Rolla Mayor, Lou Magdits, proclaiming February 4, "Optimist Day" in the city of Rolla. |
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A wonderful turnout at our OI East Missouri District 2nd Quarter Conference! |
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EMO District 2nd Qtr. Conference SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS We were honored to have many special guests speakers, including Don Sievers who held a breakout session on "the Road from New Member to Optimist International President". We also had Darren Facen, the director of Substance Abuse and Addiction from Pathways Community Behavioral Health, as a keynote speaker on "The Power of Optimism". We had wise words throughout the conference from out OI Vice President Chuck Davis. |
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At the East Missouri District 2nd Quarter Conference, we had business with our Executive Baord, making decisions and going over plans for upcoming activities. We also had a very informative talk by Optimist Matt Butcher ib Public and Internet Safety. |
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We were also glad to see representatives from the Rolla Octagon Club (JOI Club) attend on Friday evening. They left inspired and motivated to get things done in their community through their club. They found the evening informative and had a lot of fun, meeting members that touch the youth in our communities from all over East Missouri. |
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BOYS BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
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The Boys Basketball games will continue to be played on Saturdays in February 2017.
For more information about the boys program contact Optimist Bennie Terrell,bterrell96@hotmail.com. |
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VOLLEYBALL SIGN UPS Optimist Girls Volleyball registration will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Truman Elementary Lobby.
It is open to girls who are in 5th - 7th grade this year.
It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting March 7th - April 13th. (No sessions during Spring Break)
It is free, but we do accept donations. Please share.
POC Optimist Mendy Forness Kell |
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A call for STEM volunteers are needed. There are several opportunities to be a part of STEM events in the Rolla area and they need volunteers for the events that come up. Sat., FEB 18 at the Rolla Jr. High, they will be having their FIRST Tech Challenge from 7am-5pm. Also on Sat., FEB. 18 at Missouri S&T, they are holding their VEX Robotics Competition from 7am-5pm. Sat., MARCH 4 Missouri S&T will be holding thei FIRST Tech Challenge from 7am-5pm. |
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SOCCER SIGN UPS It's that time of the year again! Mark your calendars, Optimist Soccer signups 18th at Mark Twain cafeteria from 10am to 2pm. Optimists we need volunteers to help with sign-ups. |
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Finals of ORATORICAL CONTEST We will be having the finals of the Oratorical Contest on Feb. 22, in the Community room of the courthouse. We will begin at 5:45. If you would like to attend, please let SUSAN EUDALY know this week. Dinner will be catered by Lee's Chicken-$10.00. Email Susan or call at 465-2703. |
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COME HAVE DINNER & INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Join us and invite your friends to find out what's going on in the Rolla Optimist. It is a casual dinner, usually at Penelope's on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Fun, informative with great people and yummy food. |
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2016-2017 EMO District Convention Information Greetings my Fellow Optimists, Please share these dates for EMO District Meeting dates Quarter 2: February 3-4, 2017 2nd Quarter District Conference - Rolla, MO (Comfort Suite, 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd 573-368-4300, Reservation by January 3,2017 ) Together, with the heart of a servant, we can change our world. Lister Florence, Governor Elect 2015-2016 East Missouri District, Optimist International |
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Optimist InternationalVision: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. |
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The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. |
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