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1st Quarter Issue October, 2014

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(speech given at District Convention)

To our current District GovernorRamona Allen-Ramsey, PastDistinguised and Outstanding DistrictGovernors, Past District Governors, OIRepresentative Paula Reyling, thespeaker of the hour, head table guess, tomy wife Rita, and fellow Optimists,good evening.

A good friend once told me "If youhave occasion to speak to a group ofpeople there are three important thingsyou need to do. . . Be brief, Be sincere,and Be done". I will be taking myfriends advice this evening!

In the introduction of CharlesDickens’ Classic “A Tale of TwoCities”, Dickens states that “It was thebest of times, it was the worst oftimes”...

His introduction is relevant today.

OI, as well as other volunteer organ-izations, are going through a transitionperiod. But despite a decline in mem-bership, Optimist Clubs are still effec-tively serving kids. I have frequentlyheard many of our old timers talk aboutthe "Good Ol’ Days". Well, we can'tbring back the "Good Ol Days", but wecan continue on our current path as if wewere driving a car looking in the rearview mirror to determine where we'vebeen while keeping our main focus onthe road ahead.

Do we have problems? Yes we do!Dr. Phil once said: “Aproblem not

acknowledged is a problem not solved.”Bob Burg, Author and Speaker,

posted on his Facebook page“Acknowledge The Problem, But LiveIn The Solution.” The basic idea is toput the focus on where it should be,

Coach’s Corner

Incoming governor accepts challengeMemorial Service - page 2Foundation News - page 3Essay Contest - page 4Convention Minutes - page 5Club News - pages 6-71st Qtr Mtg Agenda - page 9Maps to meeting sites- page 10Registration Form - page 11

District Meeting Dates toRemember

1st Quarter: Oct. 24-25, 2014,Bowling Green, Ky.

2nd Quarter: Feb. 13-14, 2015,London, Ky.

3rd Quarter: May 16-17, 2015,Louisville, Ky.

Convention: Aug. 14-15, 2015,Bardstown, Ky.

Gov. Roland “CoachRoe” [email protected] (home)502-510-1101 (cell)

Secretary-Treasurer Ken [email protected] (cell)502-348-8460 (home)

Governor-Elect Harrold [email protected](502) 348-3370 (home)

Immed.-Past Gov. Ramona [email protected] 304-941-7227 (cell)

Past Gov. Howard [email protected] (home)859-653-3253 (cell)

Past Gov. Judy [email protected] (home)502-229-1797 (cell)

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I want to thank you each for allow-ing me to serve as your Governor for2013-14. It was an honor and I havemany memories that I will cherish andremember during my year as Governor.

I hope that I represented you welland met your expectations! If not, Iapologize. I didn't accomplish oraddress everything that I would haveliked. Time sure does fly.

Please remember that we have untilmidnight on September 30th to add anynew members! I hope that the membersthat attend the District Convention havemet the challenge of adding at least twomembers. I also challenge each of youthat were not there to recruit at least one(1) new member by the deadline.

Remember each of you are a dia-mond! Please let your clarity and bril-liance show!

Governor Out and AboutTuesday, Sept. 9- Optimist Club of

Charleston meeting: They agreed to letthe club continue although they will belosing a majority of members by Sept.30. Two new members were recruited!We look forward to growth and newideas from this new mix of members!

Wednesday, Sept. 17-Zone meetingin Kentucky

Thursday, Sept. 18-Installation ofOfficers for the Louisville DowntownClub-I look forward to this event.

Wed., Sept. 24th-HuntingtonOptimist Club-I hope to attend there reg-ular meeting. It was great attending theirTri Star Basketball Competition onMartin Luther King Day and theirOratorical Contest a few months ago.

Past-Gov. Ramona

Past governor thanks District

Ky-WV Optimist Newsletter October, 2014

NewsletterDeadline

Lt. Governors, CommitteeChairs and other District LeadershipTeam members are reminded thatarticles for the 1th Quarter Follow-up Newsletter are due no later thanNovember 1.

Please e-mail your article,announcements, and photographs tothe editor at:

[email protected]

while not ignoring the cause. “What is ignored, does NOTneces-

sarily go away.”"So, yes, note that there is a prob-

lem. Acknowledge that the problem isthere. Next, devise a game plan for over-coming it — in other words, determinethe solution. "

While several clubs are functioningjust fine there are several common prob-lems across most of the District that weneed to focus on.

1. We need focus on declining mem-bership--The best way to attract others isfor you to be a good Club member. WeBaptist have a saying, "always be on yourbest behavior because you may be theonly bible some people read." If you set agood example, offer an opportunity forclub members to give back to their com-munity, others will want to join and be apart of what you do.

Ask someone to join our organiza-tion. My mother told me that "theanswer is always no until you ask." Overforty-one years ago, I asked Rita tomarry me. What would have happened ifI didn't ask? Ask! When are asking, youshould especially focus on the youngergeneration because they are the lifeblood of our organization. And whenyou get them, offer programs that areappealing to them and put them to work!"It's All About The Kids."

2. We need focus on promoting ourclubs and activities. I've heard many ofyou say that "We are the best keptsecret." A lot of Clubs need to increasevisability in their communities. Whereyou live, there are people who don'tknow that our organization exists! Weneed to do a better job of promoting our-selves and our programs, i.e.:

Tri-Star SportsChildhood CancerEssay ContestsOratorical ContestsCommunication Contest for the

Death and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)Youth AppreciationYouth Safety, just to name a fewBased on the number of contestants

who have been participating in our localand District contests--we haven't been

doing an effective job promoting ourprograms.

One way a club can increase visual-ly is to partner with the schools in theircommunity to determine their needs."It's All About The Kids."

3. We need focus on re-energizingour membership. We need to re-energizeour membership base so we can servicemore kids. It's ok to meet, eat and havefun at our meetings but we need to getour members excited again about help-ing kids. We need to remind ourselveswhy we joined OI...to help kids! Alsoremember our mission statement: "Byproviding hope and positive vision,Optimists bring out the best in kids." Bemore kid friendly--"It's All About theKids."

Finally, we need to focus onAttendance at District meetings.Attendance at our District meetings isdown. Since this is an issue probablyrelated to expense, Zone meetings couldpossibly be the answer. I want each Lt.Governor to try and schedule quarterlyZone Meetings. If the membershipwon't come to us we will come to them.Lets try to skype, twitter, instagram,email, text, facebook, and make phonecalls, but above all, Communicate,Communicate, Communicate with yourclubs. "It's All About The Kids."

Next year, let’s put "service aboveself." You give me your best and I prom-ise you that I will give you my best! "It'sAll About The Kids."

Edward Everett Hale (AmericanClergyman and Writer), grand nephew ofRevolutionary hero Nathan Hale, wrote:

I am only one but I am one.I can't do everything but I can do

something.The something I ought to do, I can

do.And by the grace of God, I will.”Remember...It's not about you It's not about me, "It's All About The Kids."As this year comes to a close, let's

help Governor Ramona finish strong."Keep Your Motors Running."

I wish God's Blessings on each ofyou!

"It's All About The Kids."Thanks for all you do for kids!

Gov. Roland

Coach’s CornerContinued from previous page

At the Memorial Service the follow-ing Optimist members were recognized:

John E. Collis 1923-2014. He was acharter/founding memberand past president of theMorehead Optimist Club.

Ernestine Auguste"Esta" Pigg - She was for-mer director of the OptimistClub of Radcliff.

Carmella Miragliotta -She was a member of the WestCharleston Optimist Club.

Ruth Smith - She was acharter member of theOptimist Club ofSissonville.

Governor's Cup AwardWinner - Maria Roberts

Governor Ramona Ramsey namedMaria Roberts for the Governor's CupAward.

Maria is a role model and lived andbreathes the Optimist Creed. Maria hasbuilt several clubs in the past. She is amember of the West CharlestonOptimist Club and the Jackson CountyClub. She remains active conductingthe Alfred Roberts III MemorialProgram for Students with LearningDisabilities each year.

Memorial service heldat District Convention


LtGov’sZone 1:

(vacant)Zone 2:

Sandy [email protected] (cell)

Zone 3:Denise Haynes884 Rhonda CourtRadcliff, KY 40160Home:(270) 351-1755Cell [email protected]

Zone 4:Plinto Tuta

Zone 5:Judy Zeigler2225 Millsboro DriveFrankfort, KY40601H 502-695-5659C [email protected]

Zone 6:Ramona Allen-Ramsey 2279 Kellys Creek Rd. Charleston, WV 25312H 304-941-3302C [email protected]

Zone 7:Beth Kerns837 Whitney StreetCharleston, WV 25302Home 304-549-5813Work [email protected]

Optimist International and OptimistInternational Foundation coexist as twoseparate organizations that support eachother. Optimist International Foundationis the fundraising arm of OptimistInternational and works to developfunds to support the endeavors ofOptimist International and its mission.

The-mission of the Foundation is toseek,receive and manage funds for thebenefit of Optimist International and itsmember clubs in its charitable, literaryand educational activities. This includesthe Essay and Oratorical Contests.

The Optimist InternationalFoundation is a 501(c)(3) in the InternalRevenue Code. Within 501(c)(3) theFoundation is a 509 (a)(1) public chari-ty.

On the individual level the mostcommon way to help is by doing theDime A Day. By just doing one dime aday, you can part of the movement"Helping Optimist Help Kids". Whenyou do this program you will receive apin. If your club denotes $365 your clubwill receive a Club Banner Patch.

I will be discussing these things andother Foundation programs at theOctober District Meeting. In the mean-time the presidents of the clubs can helpout by appointing a Club FoundationChair. If the LT. Governors have notdone their APCPwith your clubs, makesure they ask clubs to appoint a CFRwhen you fill one out.

Harold BrussellDistrict Foundation Chair

Dear fellow Optimist,Over the past three weeks our local,

national and international news has beenfilled with headlines about the smallsuburban town of Ferguson, Missouri.The news broadcasts images of a townin upheaval. This town, like manyaround the world, faces challenges thatwill take a variety of people to solve.Though challenging issues exist in everycommunity, few get the kind of attentionthat has been given to Ferguson.

When a new Optimist Club isformed, neighboring Optimists come totown and assess the needs of that com-munity through conversations with localcitizens. With visits to the mayor, policechief, fire marshal, religious leaders andschool principals these visitingOptimists help clarify the unmet needsof the area and then seek out those intown who have an interest in solvingthose issues. Within a small amount of

Make your club part of theconversation in your town

time, local people become a force forOptimism in their communities. ThoseClubs that succeed continue those con-versations in their town and adjust theirfocus as the needs change.

There are Optimist Clubs around theglobe that have been established frombetween one to 95 years. We need tocontinue to encourage our Clubs to bepart of the conversation in our neighbor-hoods and help to solve new problemsas they arise. This allows us to remain aforce for Optimism and provides a com-pelling story to those prospective mem-bers wanting to make a difference.

Does your community see yourClub as a key player in solving yourtown’s issues? Are you routinely invitedto be at the table when these discussionsoccur? If your answer is no, take timethis week to revisit those in your townwho face challenges and let them knowthat your Club is always available tolend a hand and solve local problems.Your outreach to these leaders willremind them that your Club is a forcefor Optimism.

Yours in Optimism,

Steve Skodak, CFREExecutive Director - Optimist

International Foundation

Have you included the OptimistInternational Foundation in yourtrusts or will?

Foundation isfundraising arm of OptimistInternational

Club FoundationRepresentative Incentives

When a Club FoundationRepresentative (CFR) encour-ages their Club members todonate to the Foundation, theyare eligible to receive theseCFR incentives:

The CFR will receive anOIF pen when a Club makes anunrestricted gift of $365 ormore.

A Club with 50% of theirMembers at the Dime-a-Daylevel or higher, the CFR willreceive an OIF deck of playingcards.

If the Club qualifies tohonor a Christian D. LarsonPartner, the CFR will receive anOIF paperweight

More information about theCFR incentives can be found onour website.


The 2014-2015 OptimistInternational Essay Contest has the offi -cial title of “Optimism Should Be APriority”

Schools have opened, soClubs should now start plan-ning their Club Essay Contest.Now is the time to make con-tact with the schools. Contactthem now, later in the fall, andagain in January.

If you do not already have a contactat the school, contact the Principal, theVice-Principal, Counselors, EnglishTeachers, OR … ALL OF THEM!Hint: Make sure that they know aboutthe $2,500 Scholarship for the DistrictWinner.

The Essay Contest is open to all stu-dents under age 19 that have not yetgraduated from High School (or equiva-lent.) (Born after February 28, 1996.)There is no minimum age.

There is only one District Contest;all Essays will be judged together. Thiscould mean that entries from very youngpersons would be judged against thosefrom high school seniors. (That said, the

2013-2014 winner was only 12 yearsold!)

Information is available fromOptimist International attheir website: optimist.org(click on Programs –Essay Contest.) You mayalso call O.I. at (800)500-8130 or (314)371-6000.

Clubs are to send theirentries (one per Club) –

Due FEBRUARY 28, 2015 to:Tom Birch404 Mountain Shadows RoadSouth Charleston, WV 25303(304)437-2134 (PLEASE

leave a message.)

Required for entry:• Essay (with required information

on the cover sheet• District Essay Entry Form (with

signatures)• Birth Certificate (legible COPY)

or copy of passport• $35.00 check payable to KY-WV

DistrictTom Birch, Essay Chair

‘Optimism should be a priority’Past Gov Clarence Gamble called

me today with news about Past GovWillie Lee.

As most of you know, Willie hashad heart problems for years and needsbypass surgery. However, with his needto be on oxygen 24/7, it is currently toorisky for him to undergo surgery.

Last Thursday (9-4-14) whileFrances was at physical therapy, Willie,who was at home, got his foot/leg tan-gled up on the oxygen hose and fell. Hebroke his ankle in three places.Fortunately he has one of those life-alertgizmos to summon help. An ambulancecrew came and took him to the hospital.He is still there as of tonight (9-9-14) inroom 226 of Hardin County Hospital.When doctors say he is able, he will betaken to a rehab facility until he is fitenough to go home.

Please keep Willie and Frances inyour thoughts and prayers. Cards andletters can be sent to their home at:

920 Rhonda CourtRadcliff, KY 40160

Past-Gov. Ramona

Numerous elements of human nature rear their head dur-ing this time of the year.

Some of those are good, while others are bad. I oftenhear the words, "Why me?"

Are you a President, Lieutenant Governor or Governorwho felt someone's actions other than your own contributedto an unsuccessful year? Did you get stuck "holding the bag"so to speak? I find these are the words of Members who hadgood intentions at the start. They wanted to make everyonehappy by improving the well-being of the Members in theirClubs, Zones or Districts. What they avoided and did notrealize was they had to plan for the unexpected.

You can knuckle under grumbling all the way or you canuse this last month of the Optimist year to show everyonewhat you are made of. It is time to push back. It's time toreally prove your worth. If you simply throw in the towel,then that is how you will be remembered. I have pushed allyear to convince the leadership of the organization that anylosses regardless how small are not acceptable.

We told you they would happen; we urged you to reachout and replace. Well my friends, it is time to make up those

losses and find new vitality in the hearts of new Members.Don't lose sight of the legacy that Optimism brings to a

community and the kids we serve. I will fight to be anOptimist to the last breath as there is no greater good in thisworld than caring for the children we serve.

Yours in Optimism,President Ron

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International Board Seeks Input from MembersAs part of their ongoing strategic planning, the members

of the International Board of Directors are seeking inputfrom Optimist Club members. The Board would like to hearyour ideas on the direction the organization should go in thenear future as well as specific ideas to solve some of theongoing concerns, such as declining membership. All ideasare welcome and will be considered as part of the Board'slong range planning. You may send your comments andideas directly to the Board at [email protected]. [mail-to: [email protected]]

Outgoing president encourages clubs to push on

Past Gov. Willie Lee suffers health setback


The morning consisted of:Training for Lt Governors and District

Chairs by OI Representative Paula ReylingWorkshop: “Fun Raising, Fundraising

& Foundations” by Governor RamonaAllen-Ramsey

Luncheon:Welcome by Governor Ramona Allen-

RamseyPrayer by Clarence GamblePledge of Alligence by Mary TuckerOI Creed by Linda Woodford1st Timers recognized and honored by

going through the buffet line firstVisualization by Gov Ramona of what

a club does and what happens if the club isnot there

Introduction of OI RepresentativePaula Reyling and her husband Ken

Paula spoke about “What is yourLegacy”

Showed the video from OI PresidentRon Huxley called Transitions

[email protected]

Business MeetingAttendance: Becky Distler, Ken

Distler, Fred Radabaugh, Bill Deel, MarthaDeel, Tom Birch, Eulas Hayes, Ed Smith,Jean Glore, Dick Davis, Emerson Davis,Diana Murphy, Thomas Murphy, LindaWoodford, Harold Brussell, Marie Gamble,Clarence Gamble, Paula Reyley, RamonaAllen-Ramsey, Beth Kerns, CathyHammack, Plinio Tuta

Governor Ramona Allen-Ramseycalled the 4th Quarter Meeting to order

Prayer was given by Bill DeelPledge of Allegiance led by Tom BirchOI Creed led by Kathy HammackIntroduction of OI Rep Paula ReylingHousekeeping information: location of

bathrooms, hospitality room, etcCredentials Committee – Clarence

Gamble read policies about nominations forGovernor Elect

Nominations from the floor1st Call for Nominations: Beth Kerns

Nominated Harold Brussell2nd by Linda Woodford2nd Call for Nominations: none3rd Call for Nominations: noneMoved that Nominations be closed1st motion by Beth Kerns 2nd by Dick DavisNominations Committee retired to the

hallSec/Treas Beth Kerns:Treasurer’s Report presented by

District Sec/Treas Beth Kerns, copies to all

in attendance. Beth again mentioned that the Steve

McCoy money is sitting there not being uti-lized and gaining interest.

Ken to talk to an accountant as to howto handle it

Tom said that we have been paying outof the general fund

Categories:$100 Most Members enrolled in the

first six months$200 First Club built(Need to look up the 3rd category)Being no corrections or additions, the

report was filed for Audit.Nominations Committee returnedClarence Gamble presented Harold

Brussell elected by anonymous voteHarold Brussell set the goal to visit

every club before he takes officeRamona Allen-Ramsey thanked all on

the nominations committee

Sec/Treas Beth: Minutes of the last meeting were pre-

sented by District Sec/Treas Beth Kerns.Copies to all in attendance and will be

published in the District Newsletter. 1st Motion Dick Davis 2nd Ken

Distler No discussion, additions or correc-tions.

Voted and approvedStatus of District Dues only 2 clubs not

paidStatus of OI Dues: 10 not paid, 1 has-

n’t paid anything for the entire yearGov Ramona:Club Officer Elect Report: Only 11

clubs have submitted theirs, 19 have notPresident’s Pride Reports: have till

September 30 to qualify for Honor ClubBecky Distler added that you can add

information a little at a timeCommittee Reports: Childhood Cancer - Becky Distler Thanked Marie for helping in May.

Raised $1045.00She has pins, wristbands, headbandsEulas presented a check from the

Cannonsburg Club for $500Bardstown donated from a coin bank

$89.00Foundation – Harold Brussell:Talked about what the Foundation does11 Clubs in the District have not given

to the OI FoundationClarence Gamble received pinEulas received a pin for donating over

$12,000 to the FoundationThere are 31 Dime-A-Day members in

the DistrictIf a Club donates $365 annually they

receive a patchCharleston $500Radcliffe $585Cannonsburg $500

$1 fine if you don’t have an OI Pin onMembership – Willie Lee (absent)

Gov Ramona reported in his absenceDistrict currently down 86. Was 950,

now 864Challenges everyone here to bring in 2

new members plus installation of Dunbarclub

Willie will give everyone who signs up5 new members between May-Sep a tablet

New Clubs – Clarence Gamble1 new club and 1 getting ready to be

installedBuild a club between now and Sep and

receive $300 (will be split if more thanone)

Special Presentations - Gov Ramona,OI Rep Paula & Clarence

New Club Medallion & Charter to JeanGlore & Ed Smith

Justin Ennis & Tom Bolls will alsoreceive these, but were not present

Certificates of Attendance – By OI RepPaula

Ramona Allen-Ramsey, ClarenceGamble, Marie Gamble, Denise Haynes,Beth Kerns,Rita Williams, Roland Williams, PlinioTuta

Membership: Eulas Hayes, JimPersinger

Essay – Tom BirchTake the information to English teach-

ers Theme “Optimism should be a priori-

ty”Applicants need to be under the age of

19Auction Time – Auctioneer Ed SmithMoney raised for Childhood Cancer &

OI FoundationMemorial Service – conducted to

Honor those Optimist members who passedthis year

Governor’s Cup Award – RamonaAllen-Ramsey

Maria Roberts for her continued dedi-cation

OI Community Service Project GrantsAwarded to Optimist Club of

Sissionville for their Personal Hygiene Kits

Meeting Adjourned with OI Creed

Unofficial MinutesKY/WV Optimist District Business Meeting - Aug 23, 2014


For many youth organizations inRowan County, the Morehead OptimistClub has been the source of much need-ed funding. In these tough economictimes, many extra- curricular schoolgroups, both in the academic and athlet-ic areas, have been the beneficiaries ofthe Optimist Club motto "Friend ofYouth."

This is not an accident, as the Club’sparent organization, OptimistInternational, is dedicated to "BringingOut the Best In Kids."

An association of more than 2,900local clubs, Optimists worldwide con-duct 65,000 civic projects annually serv-ing well over six million young people.

Each individual Optimist Clubdetermines the needs of young people intheir communities, and using fund-rais-ing methods of their own choosing, theyhave donated millions for the bettermentof young people everywhere.

Founded in 1964, the MoreheadOptimist Club has provided financial

assistance to the youth of Morehead andRowan County for 50 years. Initially,sponsored programs included Tri-StarBasketball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Respectfor Law, and the Optimist Junior Worldof Golf.

In addition, funded projects haveincluded the Rowan County Senior HighSchool softball field, the gifted studentsWashington D.C. trip, smartboards forelementary school classrooms, RowanCounty Christmas, a Library for theGateway Homeless Shelter, librarybooks of elementary schools, startup forthe aviation class at the high school,repairing the football field for theMorgan County High School after thetornado, support of the EKJGA, andfunding for both the high school andmiddle school speech teams.

Club fund-raising projects over theyears have been many and varied,including the sale of Christmas Treesand fishing tournaments. However,things changed for the better in 2005, as

the club established a partnership withCave Run Bingo in Farmers andobtained a charitable gaming license.

Since that date in 2005, theMorehead Optimist Club has providedin excess of $1,160,000 to youth pro-grams in Rowan County. Last yearalone the club hosted 102 nights of char-itable gaming and donated more that$188,000 to local youth groups.

Optimists don’t work alone in gen-erating funds. Parents and friends ofyouth groups seeking funding work atgaming sessions. Together, Optimistclub and group members help to providethe financial support needed to supple-ment budgets that cannot be guaranteed.

Because we believe that operating abingo hall is not something that we cando indefinitely, we have begun usingsome of our gains to establish an endow-ment fund for awarding scholarshipslater on.

Ron Fiel, President of theMorehead Optimist Club

Club NewsMorehead club has provided more than $1.1 millionto Rowan County youth programs since 2005

The Optimist Club of Radcliff heldtheir Installation Banquet on Tuesday,September 9.

Roland Williams, incomingGovernor of the KY/WV District,installed both the incoming officers andboard of directors. Incoming officersare as follows: Neal Gibbs, president;Frances Lee, president-elect; KortneyWanner, vice president; Denise Haynes,secretary; Ed Cardiff, treasurer; and,Anthony Conder, immediate past presi-dent.

The incoming board of directors are:Maria Batistoni, John Flanagan, ToniaFreeman, Peggy Johnson, Jessie Lee,and Jeffery Richardson.

Following the installation, membershad dinner catered by Colton's SteakHouse and entertainment provided bythe North Hardin High School Band

ensemble. Following dinner, awards were

given. Honored were Neal Gibbs asOptimist of the Year, for his exceptionalefforts and on going contributions to fur-ther the Optimist purposes; and, Martin"Buzz" High and the late Lillian"Maxine" High for lifetime volun-teerism and contributions to better theclub and the community.

Anthony Conder handed the gavelto Neal Gibbs and was presented with anaward for outstanding leadership aspresident.

Neal ended the evening with a moti-vational speech concerning leadership,motivation and teamwork.

Radcliff club installs officers, presents awards


The Jackson County Optimist Club,in association with the Jackson CountyCommission on Aging, partnered a tripfor Sandville seniors and those from thesurrounding area.

The Commission on Aging providedtransportation to Blenderhasett Island.

The bus took seniors to Parkersburgwhere they rode a paddle wheel boat upthe Ohio River to the historical island.

After their day on the island theystopped at Cracker Barrell for dinner.The Optimist Club furnished funds fortrip and dinner for those that weren'table to pay and wouldn't have been ableto make the trip.

It was a beautiful day for all, withwalking tours, wagon rides and a guidedtour of all the historical buildings. Thanksto all involved for a wonderful trip.

Jackson Co. takes seniors to Blenderhasett Island

Morehead Optimist club members attending meeting in September.

Morehead Club officers for 2014-15(left to right): Mike Mackin,Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Fiel, President, andWilliam Redwine.

The Optimist CreedPromise 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 pres-ence of trouble.

“JUST ASK”

Invite somebody into your world

Can you changeyour world?


Governor Ramsey and Members ofZone 7 set up a convention that wasinformative, relaxing and inspirational.

We enjoyed excellent hospitalityand high excitement at seeing friendsthat we had not seen in a while.

We all enjoyed spending time withPaula & Ken Reyling who were ourguest from OI.

Our program Saturday night wasespecially inspiring with new elementsadded. After dinner, installation of offi -cers and words of wisdom from Paula,Governor Ramsey thanked everyone fortheir support during her year and for ourattendance at the Convention. She alsohad as part of the program words ofencouragement from past governors to

Governor-Designate Roland - verymoving, supporting and emotional. Pastgovernors present were Ed Smith,Clarence Gamble, and Dick Davis. Theprogram ended on a very high Optimistnote with Governor-Designate Roland'sconventon speech.

It was interesting that all 3 speeches(from Paula, Gov Ramona & Gov-Designate Roland) were all related inencouraging the members to keep beiev-ing in themselves and in the organiza-tion Optimist Internation.

Paula said the "we are not done yet"and thanked us "for being 'special peo-ple' who understand te importance of thefun we have by providing hope and apositive vision to each of the children

that we touch".Governor Ramsey compared us to

diamonds, the hardest natural elementthat is known to man. Alone we arestrong, but together with others we arebrillant. We come in "differnet sizesand may have some rough edges buthave skills that when put in together ina group can bring our clubs, zones, anddistricts to shine" in the life of a child.We were all given a replica of a dia-mond to remember who we are.

Governor- Designate Roland endedhis speech with "Keep our motors run-ning" and "IT'S ALL ABOUT THEKIDS".

From the Host ClubLogan County/Russellville

Host club for 1st Quarter Meeting urges us to‘Keep the Momentum Going’

(Clockwise from upper left)Governor Ramona passes thegavel to Governor-DesignateRoland.

Governor-Designate RolandWilliams and Teammate Rita.

Ed Smith and Jean Glore receivingtheir Builders of Excellence medal-lions from OI Rep Paula Reyling.

Convention Photos


Agenda - 1st Quarter Meeting in Bowling Green, Ky.(Sports Theme Weekend - Wear your favorite team's jersey or uniform)

Friday, Oct. 24

4pm-6pm - Registration (Hotel Lobby)6pm - Dutch Treat Dinner, at Crossroads Grill/Ramada Inn – meet in hotel lobby7:30pm - Executive Board Meeting – Crossroads Grill8:00-11pm – Hospitality Room open – for a Poolside Platter Party!!!

Bring your favorite LPs, cassettes and CDs for all to enjoy

Saturday, Oct. 25

8am – Continental Breakfast - poolsideFull Breakfast – Denny's offers 15% off with room key (or 10% off carry out or delivery - $10 min.)Past Governor's Eye Opener – poolside

9-10:30am – Training – WCPRD Senior CenterOratorical/Essay/Tri-Star Roundtables – WCPRD Senior CenterPGI Module – WCPRD Senior Center

11am-Noon – Model Club Luncheon – guest speaker is Lawson K. Headley,, International Vice President for the Mid-Atlantic Region – WCPRD Senior Center

12:30-3pm – General Session – WCPRD Senior Center

“Extend Your Weekend” Activities - Come Early, Stay LateThings to see and do in Bowling Green:

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25

National Corvette Museum – hours 9am-5pm daily$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth (6-16) under 6 free, family $25

Lost River Cave Tours – 9am-5pm daily$16.95 adults (12 and over), $11.95 youth (4-12)

Historic Walking Tour of Bowling Green – by arrangement; call 270-782-0037

Area Golf CoursesCrosswinds Golf Course Paul Walker Golf Course The Golf Course at Riverview270-393-3559 270-393-3821 270-393-3877

Saturday, Oct. 25

3pm – WKU vs Old Dominion – LT Smith Stadium - $25-$35 (info: http://www.wkusports.com/tickets/wky-tickets.html)

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Above: Map to GrahamWhite Park, where meetingsand training will take place.

Left: Map to Jameson Inn &Suites

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