The Optimist Club of Rolla Friend of the Youth Since 1964 Week of December 5, 2016

The Optimist Club of Rolla
Friend of the Youth Since 1964
Week of December 5, 2016

Thanks to all that have been helping with the Christmas Tree Lot. 
We know that this is a season that is full of hustle and bustle, vistiors from out of town and shopping, so we appreciate those that have been able to volunteer their time to do shifts at this years tree lot.. Remind everyone that ROLLA will be selling trees until Friday, December 23. The open times for the lot are Sunday-Friday 12pm-8pm and Saturday 9am-8pm
 
Email Optimist Melissa Hoffman at hoffmel75@gmail.com to see when and how you can help.

The Skills evaluation for the boys program was held on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
The 3rd- 4th graders met at Mark Twain Elementary 8:30-10:00 am and the 5th–8th graders met at 10:3-12 pm.
Practices and games shall begin following the winter break. 
Games will be played on Saturdays in January and February 2017.
For more information about the boys program contact Optimist Bennie Terrell, bterrell96@hotmail.com.

Boy's & Girl's Basketball
There is still time for you to volunteer for the Boy's & Girl's Basketball games on Saturdays.
Contact Optimist Alisha Collier for Girl's  
573-263-2722 
or  alishac_50@hotmail.com 
and Email Optimist Bennie Terrell for Boy's bterrell96@hotmail.com for dates and times to be filled.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 
Mark your calendars for December 21st for The Optimist of Rolla's Christmas party. We look forward to celebrating and having a joyous time with all our fellow Optimists. Remember the proceeds of the auction are donated to the OI Foundation, for more information on how youy can help with the Christmas party secret auction you can contact Sheryl Parker via email optimistsheryl2016@gmail.com.

This Saturday was one of the busiest for our Club we had 5 venues and many stepped up in the opportunities to help out.
 
Starting with Girls Basketball 7:45 AM until 3 PM.
 
Then the 46th annual Christmas Parade we handed out flyers with information on our Tree Lot. 
 
Boys Basketball skills evaluation began at 8 am until noon.
 
The Tree Lot opened at 9 AM until 8 PM 
 
Last but not least Optimist Mimi had a table at the ChristKindl market to help raise funds for the club with some up-cycled products. Her bottles, homemade shortbread, and some fresh wreaths also. 
 
Thank you to all that took the your opportunity to help.

We will be holding this years Oratorical Contest will be held at Rolla Middle School in the Music Room on Tuesday, January 24 at 6pm.

OFFICERS 2016-17
PRESIDENT: MARK CALVERT (573) 426-2211
1ST VICE PRESIDENT: OPEN
2ND VICE PRESIDENT: MATT BUTCHER (573) 426-2211
PAST-PRESIDENT: JILL COOKSEY (573) 308-5262
PRESIDENT-ELECT: LINDSEY SHOCKLEY (573) 426-2211
SECRETARY: DEVONNA MARSHALL (573) 368-0582
TREASURER: JANET GILL (573) 426-2211
1 YR BOARD: JERRI DAVIS (573) 426-2211
DICK SMITH: (573) 426-2211
KATIE FOX: (573) 426-2211
2 YR BOARD: SEAN ELLIOTT (573) 426-2211
DANIELLE STAGNER (573) 426-2211
JOHN WIGGINS (573) 426-2211

New Membership Application

Join us for a Rib cook-off and Potato Salad Contest at the EMO District 2nd Qtr. Conference on the Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 from 5-9pm
 
To register email Andrea Wesche awesche.aw@gmail.com.

Optimist International: East Missouri District | "Heart of a Servant"

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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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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