THE FRANKFORT OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER
OFFICERS 2000-2001
Wayne Dunn Pres. 875-5348
Michael Smith Pres. El. 227 4514
Norman BryantPast Pres. 227-9828
Sue Wood, Sec-Treas 223-7245
DIRECTORS 1 YR
Pamela Gilbert 223-847
James Lawless 606-225-1194
Irvine Gershman 223 3108
DIRECTORS 2 YR
Joyce Albro 223-300
Rick Progrotsky 695-9042
James Rogers 695-7080
Sgt-At-Arms Joe Ray Gatewood
227-4488
“Kids safe and sober”
Charter March 25,1947(52yr.)
Meets every Tuesday Noon at The Holiday Inn Capital Plaza 405 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, Kentucky.
Mailing address is PO Box 792, Frankfort, KY 40602
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.
NOTES FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
It is hard to believe this Optimist year is quickly coming to a close. This will be my last MESSAGE as president, so I want to say how much I appreciate all of your help and support as we sought to be a “FRIEND OF YOUTH” by “BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS”. I especially want to say thanks to Sue Wood, Secretary/Treasurer, for her diligence in keeping up with the paperwork and keeping the Board and club on track. She as carried out her duties well!
October 1, 2002 begins the 56th year of the Frankfort Optimist Club. Not many clubs can boast of this kind of longevity, but let me hasten to say it is not just that there has been a club--it has been an active club. Let each one of us resolve to build on the rich history behind us to make the future even brighter for our youth and members.
As President Michael Smith leads us, let us pledge him our support and work to make Frankfort a community “WHERE EVERY KID COUNTS”. This is the theme of International President Bill Teague for 2002 – 2003. We are with you Michael! Congratulations and success.
RICK HAYDON ON INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
Congratulations to Frankfort Optimist Club Past President and Outstanding Distinguished Governor Rick Haydon for being selected to serve on the International Leadership Development Committee.
JUNIOR OPTIMISTS
The Junior Optimists are getting ready to start their new year also. We are making an effort to speak at Parent Teacher Association/Organization meetings in an effort to let more parents and schools know that these kids do community service while learning leadership skills. If there is a school that wants their own club all they have to do is provide a parent or school staff to join the FOC and sponsor the club. The Junior Optimist Club would then be covered by the Optimist liability insurance for all activities. Junior Optimist are kids in grades 4 –8.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PAUL B. WOODS
Kentucky State University will hold a service in memory of Paul B. Woods, former chairperson for the Division of Education and Human Services and a member of the Frankfort Optimist Club since 1999, from 11 a.m. to noon September 5 in Bradford Hall Little Theater. Everyone is invited to attend.
INFORMATION OF SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS WILL BE FILLED IN LATER. JOE RAY GATEWOOD IS PROGRAM CHAIR.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER SUSAN CUNNINGHAM. A MEMBERSHIP ROSTER IS ATTATCHED TO THIS NEWLETTER.
JUNIOR OPTIMISTS
The Junior Optimists are getting ready to start their new year also. We are making an effort to speak at Parent Teacher Association/Organization meetings in an effort to let more parents and schools know that these kids do community service while learning leadership skills. If there is a school that wants their own club all they have to do is provide a parent or school staff to join the FOC and sponsor the club. The Junior Optimist Club would then be covered by the Optimist liability insurance for all activities. Junior Optimist are kids in grades 4 –8.
Dr. Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth Award/Officer Installation Dinner
Reservations will be taken beginning on Tuesday, September 3, for our dinner to honor the recipient of this year’s Dr. Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth Award and to also install next year’s club officers. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 6:30 PM in the upstairs room at Completely Kentucky, 237 West Broadway. The menu includes baked chicken breast, rice, green beans, bread, drinks and dessert—all for only $10. You must pay for your meal before the dinner; reservations will not be taken after Tuesday, September 24. If you want to mail your check for the dinner, please make it payable to Frankfort Optimist Club and mail to Ronnie Dunn, 101 Bradburn Court, Frankfort, KY 40601.
The deadline for nominations for the Dr. Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth is September 7, 2002. To qualify, nominations must be at least 18 years of age, must not be a member of an Optimist Club, and must not be compensated for their work with the young people they serve.
BOOKS AND TOYS FOR FAMILY COURT
Club members are asked to help the Franklin County Family Court provide a book or toy for every child before the court. You may bring the books and toys to club meetings and they will be delivered, or you may drop them off at the Family Court. If you drop them, off let them know you are with the Frankfort Optimist Club. This is a great project for the club.
HAVE YOU NOTICED?
Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them?
Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.
If Walmart is lowering prices every day, how come nothing is free yet?
You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.
We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors…but they all exist very nicely in the same box.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
Have an awesome day, and know that someone who thinks you’re great has thought about you today!
FRANKFORT OPTIMIST CLUB
BILL WALTON, EDITOR
1218 KIMBEL DR
FRANKFORT, KY 40601
Albro Joyce 603 Leawood Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Alfaro Al 651 Raven Drive Frankfort KY 40601
Alfaro Ric 130 W. State St Frankfort KY 40601
Banks Chip 149 Northwood Frankfort KY 40601
Barton Teresa 1011 Bittersweet Frankfort KY 40601
Black Jack 230 Meadow View Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Bray Eileen 327 Wash Road Frankfort KY 40601
Brooks Steve 295 Leawood Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Bryant Norman 244 Crown Point Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Burton Greg 310 Stonehedge Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Clark James 216 Boone Estates Frankfort KY 40601
Cofield William 405 College Park Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Cowherd Betty 112 Lee Drive Frankfort KY 40601
Cunningham Susan 211 New St Frankfort KY 40601
Davis Alan 1235 Miami Tr Frankfort KY 40601
Doll Patrick 302 Stonehedge Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Dunn Ronnie and Wayne 101 Bradburn Ct Frankfort KY 40601
Ganganamani Raj 215 Capital Ave Frankfort KY 40601
Garland Daniel 1112 Hopi Trail Frankfort KY 40601
Gatewood Joe Ray 715 Timothy Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Geddes John Jr. 525 Alfa Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Gershman Irvine 100 Tanglewood Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Gilbert Pam 131 Elm Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Greenland Thomas PO Box 145 Frankfort KY 40601
Hackbart Jeff 350 Sheep Pen Rd Frankfort KY 40601
Hampton Scott 1215 Discher Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Haury Kevin 121 Farmbrook Cir Frankfort KY 40601
Hawkins Ty 319 Foxtail Rd Versailles KY 40383
Haydon Rick PO Box 141 Frankfort KY 40601
Hobbs Pam 1258 U.S. 127 ByPass N Lawrenceburg KY 40342
Hoover Taylor 206 West Main Frankfort KY 40601
Howard Gerry V 36 Timberlawn Ct Frankfort KY 40601
Hughes Don 107 Cave Run Ct Frankfort KY 40601
Hughes Nicky 107 Lafayette Frankfort KY 40601
Jackson Pamela 1235 Kimbel Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Jackson Sherron 661 Montclair Rd Frankfort KY 40601
Jump Sally 27 Regents Park Frankfort KY 40601
Lawless James 435 Kingswood Dr Lexington KY 40502
McCann Willie 203 Willowcrest Frankfort KY 40601
Newman Gilbert 103 Stonehedge Frankfort KY 40601
Newnam Rick 1739 Devil's Hollow Rd Frankfort KY 40601
Nickel Rich 1113 Deer Haven Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Pogrotsky Rick 71 St. Andrews Way Frankfort KY 40601
Rogers James C 926 Hanley Ln Frankfort KY 40601
Rogers Jeff 1366 Colston Ln Frankfort KY 40601
Rosenstein Mike 204 Paul Sawyier Frankfort KY 40601
Rutigliano Barbara 507 West Broadway Frankfort KY 40601
Simpson Rodney 124 Mallard Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Smith Michael 1031 Tyburn Ln Frankfort KY 40601
Sturm David and Jana 3 Warwick Ln Frankfort KY 40601
Thurston Jeff 1048 Schofield Ln Frankfort KY 40601
Vansant Jeff 1136 Collins Lane Frankfort KY 40601
Wallen Rita 1329 Equestrian Way Frankfort KY 40601
Walton Bill 1218 Kimbel Dr Frankfort KY 40601
Wood Sue 74 River Bluff Frankfort KY 40601