The Southern Exposure
Indiana South District – Optimist International
Volume 11, Issue 2 January 2006
New Year’s Resolutions
for Optimists
As we face the New Year ahead Optimists see hope, expectations and possibilities. What is your New Year’s Resolution? Will it not only enhance the quality of your life but the lives of others around you? Will it make you a better Optimist? Let’s look at some of the resolutions some of your fellow Optimists are making:
· Lead by Example and sponsor your new member. Wear the “One-member Sponsor Lapel Pin” with pride for others to see. Get excited when you see another Optimist wearing theirs!
· Have fun at your Club Meetings – smile, shake hands and tell your favorite jokes. For other fun club ideas click “club” at www.optimistleaders.org then choose “club meetings” under “How to be a great president.”
· “You’ve got mail”. Club Presidents get connected. Go to www.optimistmail.org and type in your official five-digit Club number (i.e., 12345) and your password, bringingoutthebestinkids. Click “options” and have your mail automatically forwarded.
“Start from wherever you are and
with whatever you’ve got.” –Jim Rohn
Yours in Optimism,
Michel & Judy Listenberger
Dr. Michel and Judy Listenberger
2005-2006 President and First Lady
Optimist International
It’s Arrived
Check it Out
Indiana South District now has its own website. Check out the new site at: www.optimistindiana.org
Lt. Governors have received forms to distribute to Club Presidents for contact club information. We will post a Club page on the website and need current contact information for potential members. It’s a great way to market your club and grow your membership – more members = more youth served! If your club has returned the form, please complete the form below and fax it to Pat France at: (317) 253-8952.
Website Listing
www.optimistindiana.org
In order for clubs to utilize this tool we need to list current and accurate information for District Clubs. Please complete the way you would like to have your club listed on the website.
Club Name
Contact Person
Meeting City
Phone
Website
So that any interested person may learn more about your club, the listing must have either a phone number or email address. You may list both if this is what your club wants as their contact information.
Catch a Rising Star
You are invited
Are you an Optimist Leader??
Rich Slayton, Governor-Elect for the Indiana South District, is looking for the “best of the best” within Indiana South Optimists to lead the Indiana South District for the 2006-2007 year and beyond. Positions for Lt. Governors, District Chairs and Sub-Chairs for our many Indiana South District Optimists programs are available. We are looking for those who will make up the Indiana South Leadership Team in order to move the District to a Distinguished and high ranking in Optimist International.
You are invited
Rich Slayton, Paula Reyling, Rick France and Chuck Curry will be hosting a “Catch a Rising Star” seminar at the Second Quarter District Meeting in Terre Haute on Saturday, January 21. This will be your chance to learn about the many opportunities for leadership, the duties of each position, how you can help and hopefully to gather the successful volunteers to lead our District next year.
You are invited
Please plan on coming to this information-packed seminar at the Saturday, January 21 Second Quarter conference in Terre Haute. Even if you do not feel ready to accept a position for the next year, we want you to begin considering how YOU can serve the Indiana South Optimist District, your fellow members and the youth of Southern Indiana.
YOU ARE an Optimist Leader. Come see how you can help.
A Message from Governor Steve …
Join Mama Bear and me and attend the 2nd Quarter Conference in Terre Haute. Come and get involved in the 2005-06 “Bearing Down to Bring Out the Best in Kids” year. It’s your opportunity to be informed, contribute ideas, and enjoy spending time with your fellow Optimists. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to share time with OI Vice-President Edward A. Hyttenrauch and Pat.
OI Vice-President Edward A. Hyttenrauch
OI Vice-President Ed and Pat have three children David, Jeff, Laura and reside in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. A retired elementary school principal, Ed is a graduate from University of Windsor and an Associate from the University of London, England. He is a member of the Windsor-Forest Glade and LaSalle, Ontario Optimist Clubs. His service for the Southwestern Ontario District includes JOOI Committee Chair, CCDHH Committee Chair, Leadership Development Committee Chair.
2004-05 Awards Banquet …
Join Immediate Past Governor Jim as he recognizes everyone’s accomplishments from 2004-05 at the Annual IPG Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, January 21, 2006. Please help Jim celebrate his year by attending the banquet
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