Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club

August 18 & September 1 Bulletin

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:25:00 +0000

Next meeting-September 15, 6 pm Perkins Heidi Cordes of the Champaign YMCA will be our guest. Invite a friend and potential member!

August 18 and September 1

David Keenan, winning golfer of our local golf outing, spoke about his experience at the International Optimist Golf Competition. It was very interesting as he described his experiences. Our club helped with his expenses in Florida. David is from Catlin.

The District Convention was held in Urbana and the hospitality room was a success. Thanks to all the volunteers that manned the room. Walt spoke at the memorial hour about Marianna Janssen and Tom Danneberger, two members we lost last year.

1100 kids attended C-U Optimist sponsored Kids’ Day at the County Fair.

Join the Perkins eClub and receive a free entree upon registering and on your birthday. perkinsrestaurants.com

• Officers and Board Members for 2011-12

President- Barb Gillespie

1^st VP- Bobbie Herakovich

2^nd VP- Ron Eagan

3^rd VP- Carlos Donaldson, Jr.

Past President- Fred Neumann

Sec-Treas- Walt Splittstoesser

Sgt at Arms- Miriam Paluch

2012- Jonathan Fields, Jim Manley, Gene Morgan

2013- Mason Minnes, Judith Pece, Howard Schweighart

• Thank you was received from U of IL Wheelchair Sports Camps for our scholarships for Rachel Kroener and Alex Pryde-Wait.

• Dues will be $50 for Life members and $80 for regular membership.

• The budget for 2011-12 was approved.

• The President’s Pride report was completed and sent to OI.

• Bobbie will look into C-U Optimist shirts for our members.

• Motion approved to pay Lot A workers $5 per hour and paid adult gate workers $6 per hour for next fair.

Barry Montague, IL District governor, will be at our Installation October 6^th at Silver Creek. His contact is 815-441-9374 or b.montague@comcast.net

Essay Contest Topic- "How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community "

Oratorical Contest Topic- "How my Optimism Helps me Overcome Obstacles"

"Optimists- Friend of Youth”

Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

C-U web site: www.cuoptimist.org

IL Dist web site: www.illinoisoptimist.org

International web site: www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events

September 15 Heidi Cordes, Champaign YMCA

October 6 Installation at Silver Creek

Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations

September

1 Barb Gillespie 1 Bill & Ellen Fondren

24 Dennis Auteberry 2 Kevin & Cissy Buskirk 25 Tim & Jeanette Nugent

Faith makes all things possible. Love makes all things easy.

Dwight Lyman Moody

CU Optimist Bulletin October 1 and 15 and Sept 17

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Next meetingThursday, November 5th 6:00 pm, Perkins Family Restaurant

September 17 MeetingDave Grabow, Head Start of Savoy advocate, spoke to the club. Another guest was Cole Grabow, son of Dave. President Jim opened the meeting, Barb Gillespie led us in the pledge and Mason led us in prayer. In attendance were Jim, Barb, Judy, Howard, Fred, Miriam, Laura, Mason, Connie, and Josh. We had a motion to accept the 2009-2010 budget. Howard, Barb and Dave won door prizes. A very important project for the year is to add an Optimist college club at Parkland College.

October 1 InstallationInstallation was held at Kennedy’s at Stone Creek. Laura Auteberry was installed as President. Board members and other officers installed by Joyce Remesch, zone 7 Lt. Gov, were Walt Splittstoesser, Barb Gillespie, Miriam Paluch, Jim Manley, Connie Minnes, Gene Morgan, Judith Pece, Fred Neumann, Joyce Remesch and Howard Schweighart. Joyce used a candy ceremony to install our new officers. Amy Lopez presented the special Achievement in Education award to Dr. Laura Taylor, Urbana High School principal. Perfect attendance went to Laura for 1 year, Jim and Joyce-2 years, Judith–10 years, Miriam – 11 years, Mason and Howard for 13 years, Connie- 18 years, Gene- 21 years and Walt- 22 years. Receiving years of service and dedication to our club were Penn Nelson for 40 years, Connie Minnes for 20 years and Judith Pece for 10 years. Outgoing president, Jim Manley, gave special remarks. Laura Auteberry spoke of her goals for the year. We will work to help her achieve them. The meeting closed with the Optimist Creed.

October 15 MeetingBeth German of Operation Snowball spoke to the members. Snowball is for high school teens and meets Tuesday evenings. It started in 1979. Laura opened the meeting with the pledge and prayer. Our guest was Marie Smith, sister of Bobbie Herakovich, from Motley, MN. We will be giving a plaque to Champaign County Tent and Kemper for their continued assistance with out Christmas tree sales. Howard, Joyce and Walt won door prizes.

Announcements• As a new project, we would like to sponsor a college Optimist Club. A student needs to take 12 credit hours in order to be a member. A college group would require 15 members. We would have to fund the $400 cost to charter this club.

• Christmas trees arrive November 28th at Country Fair Shopping Center.

• Life member dues are increasing to $436.20.

Birthday Anniversary

OCTOBER

27 Justin Lopez 3 Laura & Dennis Auteberry

14 Judy & Roy Pece

NOVEMBER

16 Fred Neumann18 Tom & Evelyn Danneberger

26 Penn Nelson

28 Barb Nelson

29 Carol Manley

Essay Contest topic- “The Internet: Today’s Evolution or Tomorrow’s Menace?”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-

Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org

Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org

International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events November 5 Camp CoCo- Chris Smith

November 19 Wanda Tracy, Crisis Nursery

November 28 Christmas trees arrive 8:00 am

December 3 Internet Safety, Joyce Remesch

December 17 Christmas Party

A drop of ink may make a million think.

Lord Byron

C-U Optimist Bulletin August 20

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:31:00 +0000

Next meetingBoard meeting 5:30- prior to dinner!

Thursday, September 17th 6:00 pm, Perkins Family Restaurant

August 20 Meeting Jim opened the meeting with the pledge and Mason offered the prayer. Elaine Carter, Case Manager from Children’s Advocacy Center, was our guest speaker. She shared the mission of the center. The Center allows for taping a young victim’s statement in order that they do not have to continue to tell a story that is traumatic to relive.

Announcements• We received a thank you from Champaign Park District for our contribution to the Kaufman Lake fishing dock.

• Our club will have an ad in the UHS fall sports program advertising our C-U Optimist Club.

• Andrea Lynch, Laura’s daughter, is off to college at Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL.

• Jim & Carol Manley celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.

• Joyce is Lt Gov of our zone and was elected Finance Chair of the Illinois District. Congratulations, Joyce!!

• As a new project, we would like to sponsor a college Optimist Club. A student needs to take 12 credit hours in order to be a member. A college group would require 15 members. We would have to fund the $400 cost to charter this club.

• Christmas trees arrive November 28th at Country Fair Shopping Center.

• Life member dues are increasing to $436.20.

• Door prizes were won by Elaine, Gene and Andrea.

Upcoming Events September 17 Board Meeting Perkins 5:30 pm

September 17- Dave Grabow- Headstart of Savoy

October 1- Installation of Officers for 2009-10 Kennedy’s at Stone Creek 6:00 pm

October 15 Beth German & Zach Smith, Operation SnowballNovember 5 Camp CoCo- Chris Smith

November 19 Wanda Tracy, Crisis Nursery

December 3 Internet Safety, Joyce Remesch

October 1st Installation of Officers

6:00 pm

Kennedy’s at Stone Creek

$27

Includes tax and gratuity

House Salad, Rolls and Butter

Coffee, Ice Tea and Soda

Grilled Certified Angus New York Strip8 oz. grilled to order served with au jus, sautéed mushrooms, grilled vegetables and roast garlic mashed potatoes.

Tilapia Sauté

Garlic butter with mushrooms, chardonnay and penne pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich cream sauce with Asiago, steamed broccoli, carrots and French beans

CU Optimist August 6th meeting

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Next meetingThursday, August 20th 6:00 pm, Perkins Family Restaurant

August 6 Meeting

Laura opened the meeting with the pledge and Mason offered the prayer. Laura, assisted by Bobbie, told about the new fishing pier at Kaufman Lake. It is funded in part by Kellogg Corp, Champaign Park District and C-U Optimist Club. The pier will be handicapped accessible and only 3 feet off the lake. Walt presented Laura, the park district rep, with our donation. Judy, Bobbie and Joyce won door prizes.

Announcements

• Our club has passed the benefactor category in Optimist International donations.

• YMCA thanked us for our “Strong Kids” campaign donation.

• We received a certificate and letter from Urbana Middle School for our involvement in the Character Education program and Student of the Month retreat.

• Walt, Joyce, Jim and Laura attended the District Convention in Springfield. OI VP Eddie Wyndt from Jamaica was present. Only internet copies of the District Bulletin will be sent. Amy will be in charge of this project. Joyce is Lt Gov of our zone and was elected Finance Chair of the Illinois District. Congratulations, Joyce!!

• Mason thanks you for your volunteer hours at the county fair. We were able to meet our budget, earning only $72 less than last year. We might look at the possibility of corporate sponsors helping take tickets next year.

• The point system, as it pertains to dues reduction, will be instituted beginning in October. This means that as you volunteer for projects and work shifts at the 2 fundraisers, your dues would be reduced as the volunteering accumulates. All committee chairs need to let Walt know the event and times members work on each project. Dues are due.

Birthday Anniversary

August

3 Bill Fondren 3 Penn & Barb Nelson

6 Dave Kovacic 20 Jim & Carol Manley

11 Sally Widholm 28 Dave & Peggy Kovacic

27 Walt Splittstoesser

27 Connie Minnes

29 Howard Schweighart

Essay Contest topic- “The Internet: Today’s Evolution or Tomorrow’s Menace?”

Oratorical Contest topic-“Cyber Communication – Progress or Problem?”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-

Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org

Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org

International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events

August 20- Elaine Carter, Children’s Advocacy Center

August 30 Fair picnic 4pm- see directions below

September 3 Picnic and zone meeting at Joyce’s home – check attached flyer- IO Internet Safety program presented that night.

September 17- Dave Grabow- Headstart of Savoy

October 1- Installation of Officers for 2009-10

October 15

Mistakes are the visual bridge between inexperience and wisdom. Phyllis Theroux

Fair thank you picnic-bring a dish to share and your table service. Steaks are provided. Gather at 4, eat at 5. August 30th

Jim and Pam Sisco directions-

> Start out going SOUTH on US-45 S. (go 4 miles)

> Turn RIGHT onto COUNTY ROAD 1000 N/MONTICELLO RD/CR-18. Continue to follow COUNTY ROAD 1000 N/CR-18. (go 9.0 miles)

> Turn LEFT onto COUNTY ROAD 200 E/CR-6. (go 3.3 miles)

> End at 676 County Road 200 E Ivesdale, IL 61851-9774

TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 26 minutes DISTANCE: 20.18 miles

Zone 7 meetingSeptember 3rd, 2009

6:00pm—7:00 pm Picnic Social

7:00 Marshal Presentation

7:10 Decatur Presentation

7:20 C U Presentation

7:30 Internet Safety –New Program OI

Joyce K Remesch

3004 Kyle St

Urbana IL 61802

RSVP please -217-384-7048 or E-mail: jremesch@hotmail.com

Bring Dish to Share

Meat/Drinks/Utensils Provided

Bring $5.00 for Fifty Fifty Heads Tails Game

Bulletin June 18

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Next meeting

Thursday, July 2 6:00 pm, Perkins Family Restaurant Best 4th of July memories and your plans for the 4th

Meeting

Gene led the members in the pledge to the flag and Mason offered a prayer. Jim welcomed Joshua Minnes as a new member into the club. Josh is returning to CU to complete his requirements to receive a teaching certificate. Jim read a letter from WSDM concerning the cost of $90 a week for six weeks to sponsor a child in their summer camp. Not enough information was available so this was denied. In October we will install the new officers. The board is looking for three new board members to continue service to the club. Contact Laura Auteberry to put your name in the ring. This is a two year term. Door prizes were won by Walt, Laura and Mason.

C-U Optimist Junior World of Golf

21 golfers had a great day of golf. Winners were:

16-18 age group

Bryan Ideus 1st--- 75

Will Baillon 2nd 77

Grayson Pasco 3rd 78 won in play off with:

Mat Bowen 78 &

Austin Hunt 78

14-15 age group

Gray Schultz 1st 87

Jonathan Sherrick 2nd 96

Jeffery Lazuka 3rd 103

12-13 age group

Peter Fox 1st 90

Announcements

• Mason will continue to contact you to sign up for fair shifts. Hopefully all will be able to sign up for 5-6 shifts. The Neoga Methodist men’s group will continue to help with parking and some of the work in the infield.

• Barb announced that Courtney Clark, vocal contemporary, Ashley Mandisa, dramatics, and Jordan Hibler, visual arts, will represent Champaign County in New York City at the ACT-SO national competition July 9-12.

• Can you help at Camp Coco July 14th? If so, contact Joyce Remesch for more info.

Birthday Anniversary

June

2 Pam Sisco 2 Walt & Shirley Splittstoesser

8 Joyce Remesch 4 Jim & Pam Sisco

9 Mae Donaldson 20 Jeff & April Wendling

13 Jeanette Nugent

15 Carlos Donaldson Jr.

21 Tom Herakovich

27 Jim Manley

30 Jim Sisco

Essay Contest topic- “The Internet: Today’s Evolution or Tommorrow’s Menace?”

Oratorical Contest topic-“Cyber Communication – Progress or Problem?”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-

Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org

Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org

International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events

July 2 Fair shifts sign-up

July 14 Camp Coco- Springfield- Can you help?

July 16

July 24- August 1 Champaign County Fair

Volunteers aren’t appreciateded because they are worthless. They are appreciateded because they are priceless!

Officers and

Directors for

2008-2009

PRESIDENT

Jim Manley

667 Co Rd 3350 N

Fisher, IL 61843

217-897-1334

1ST V-PRES

Laura Auteberry

301 Dodson Drive East

Urbana, IL 61802

217-367-6911

2ND V-PRES

Barbara Gillespie

2707 E Coddington Circle

Urbana, IL 61802

217-384-7413

SEC-TREAS

Walt Splittstoesser

2006 Cureton Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-367-3330

SGT AT ARMS

Miriam Paluch

1724 Henry #5

Champaign, IL 61821

217-352-5916

DIRECTORS

Past President

Joyce Remesch

Through 2009

Carlos Donaldson, Jr.

Gene Morgan

Bobbie Herakovich

Through 2010

Amy Lopez

Connie Minnes

Judith Pece

Bulletin June 13

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Next meeting

Thursday, June 18 6:00 pm

Perkins Family Restaurant

Fishing Derby

50 fishers were present with a variety of parents. Many fish were caught and prizes were given to all three age groups. Special thanks to the workers!

C-U Optimist Junior World of Golf

21 golfers had a great day of golf. Winners were:

16-18 age group

Bryan Ideus 1st--- 75

Will Baillon 2nd 77

Grayson Pasco 3rd 78 won in play off with:

Mat Bowen 78 &

Austin Hunt 78

14-15 age group

Gray Schultz 1st 87

Jonathan Sherrick 2nd 96

Jeffery Lazuka 3rd 103

12-13 age group

Peter Fox 1st 90

Announcements

• Mason will have the fair shift sign up sheets at the next meeting. Hopefully all will be able to sing up for 5-6 shifts. County Fair Board decided that tickets would not be sold until noon on weekdays. Lot A sign ups will begin soon. If you have a son/daughter or a grandchild that would like to work for $4 per hour, we have time slots available. Contact Connie for this opportunity. 217-417-2734

• Check out the website for new pictures of our events. Thanks to Amy for updating our site.

• The point system, as it pertains to dues reduction, will be discussed at the next meeting. Bring your opinions. This means that as you volunteer for projects and work shifts at the 2 fundraisers, your dues would be reduced as the volunteering accumulates.

• Can you help at Camp Coco July 14th? If so, contact Joyce Remesch for more info.

Birthday Anniversary

June

13 Christina Donaldson1 Carlos & Mae DonaldsonJr.

21 Shirley Splittstoesser10 Mason & Connie Minnes

25 Tera Buskirk 11 Gene & Lorna Morgan

27 Tim & Christina Donaldson

Essay Contest topic- “The Power of Youth”

Oratorical Contest topic-“For Me, Optimism is. .”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-

Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org

Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org

International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events

June 16-17 Illinois District Junior World of Golf at Red Tail Run Golf Course, Decatur

June 18 meeting- Perkins Restaurant 6:00 pm

July 2

July 14 Camp Coco- Springfield- Can you help?

July 16

July 24- August 1 Champaign County Fair

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

John Wooden

Officers and

Directors for

2008-2009

PRESIDENT

Jim Manley

667 Co Rd 3350 N

Fisher, IL 61843

217-897-1334

1ST V-PRES

Laura Auteberry

301 Dodson Drive East

Urbana, IL 61802

217-367-6911

2ND V-PRES

Barbara Gillespie

2707 E Coddington Circle

Urbana, IL 61802

217-384-7413

SEC-TREAS

Walt Splittstoesser

2006 Cureton Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-367-3330

SGT AT ARMS

Miriam Paluch

1724 Henry #5

Champaign, IL 61821

217-352-5916

DIRECTORS

Past President

Joyce Remesch

Through 2009

Carlos Donaldson, Jr.

Gene Morgan

Bobbie Herakovich

Through 2010

Amy Lopez

Connie Minnes

Judith Pece

CU Optimist Bulletin and Announcements -June 5

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:47:00 +0000

* Fishing Derby Kaufman Lake Saturday, June 6th beginning at 9am through lunch. We could use your help counting fish or cooking.

* Junior World of Golf at Savoy Orange course June 11th beginning at 9am through lunch and beyond to record scores.

Next meeting

Thursday, June 18 6:00 pm

Perkins Family Restaurant

May 21st meeting

Respect For Law banquet was held at Kennedy?s. The pledge was led by President Jim and Mason led us in a prayer. Our 2009 honorees are William Smoot of University of Illinois, Shaun Cook of Urbana, Erik Bloom of Champaign, Chad Beasley of the County Sherrif office and August Vogos as telecommunicator for Champaign County. These men serve and protect our community and deserve our respect and honors. Congrats to them and their families.

June 4th meeting

The Olive Garden was the setting for the High School Scholarship award night. Mason led us in the pledge and prayer. He announced the winners of our $1000 scholarships and they introduced their families. We celebrated the accomplishments of Nathanial Hall of Centennial High and Jitenga Knox and Taloya Walker of Urbana High. They told of their plans for the coming years. Best wishes and good luck to these young people.

Announcements

? Middle School Service Medallions were won by Christopher Gillespie, Vivian Bui - Jefferson MS, Thomas Roadcap, Connie Hong - Edison MS, Fletcher Evans, Joelle Clayton ? Franklin MS, Augustus White, Mary Odom, Jared Broom, Karidia Shelby, Vanessa Rumsey, CG Facer ? Urbana MS.

?.Thank you from Tara Buskirk for kindness and memorials in Glenn?s name.

? Tara Buskirk has her driver?s license! We look forward to seeing her again.

? Barb announced that Courtney Clark, vocal contemporary, Ashley Mandisa, dramatics, and Jordan Hibler, visual arts, will represent Champaign County in New York City at the ACT-SO national competition July 9-12.

? County Fair will not begin taking tickets until noon on weekdays.

? Thank you from Carle Foundation for our check to help combat childhood cancer.

? If you can help with the IL District Junior World of Golf, please contact Terry Wright at 217-824-5977 or 1-800-976-4542. His e-mail is twright2@ameren.com. June 16 & 17

? Can you help at Camp Coco July 14th? If so, contact Joyce Remesch for more info.

Birthday Anniversary

June

13 Christina Donaldson1 Carlos & Mae DonaldsonJr.

21 Shirley Splittstoesser10 Mason & Connie Minnes

25 Tera Buskirk 11 Gene & Lorna Morgan

27 Tim & Christina Donaldson

C-U Optimist Bulletin Apri 2

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:27:00 +0000

Next meeting
Thursday, April 16 6:00 pm
Perkins Restaurant, Urbana

Meeting
Vice President Laura called the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag. Mason led the group in prayer. Guests present were Norlyn and Daryl Allen.

Program
Norlyn Allen gave his Oratorical speech “To Me Optimism is . . .” to the club members. He will represent us at the regional competition in Springfield on April 18. Best Wishes!

Announcements & Business
• Miriam gave a report on the Children’s Challenge Awards program.
• Amy Lopez received a promotion at work. Congratulations!
• Report from Barb Gillespie on ACT-SO competition- On March 28, 2009, high school students from Champaign, Urbana and Rantoul showcased their talents by participating in the Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics Program NAACP (ACT-SO) local competition. ACT-SO, the Olympics of the mind, seeks to promote positive self-esteem and positive interaction between our youth and adult professionals. There are five categories in which students can compete: Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Entrepreneurship. April 25, 2009, is the date for our ACT-SO Award Ceremony to showcase winners in a variety of categories. July 8-11, 2009, local Gold Medal Winners from the Champaign County Branch will be flying to the national competition in New York City. We are thankful for your ongoing support in encouraging our youth and hope you will assist us again by purchasing a ticket to our Award Luncheon on April 25 at 11:30 am. Holiday Inn, Urbana. Tickets are $35. Your contributions in this endeavor will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact Barbara Gillespie at 217/898-1574 or 384-7413 or bggillespie@sbcglobal.net
• Jack Widholm is coordinating the efforts to enhance the new Savoy Park with Oaks, Ginkgos and Buckeyes. Tree planting will happen Saturday, April 18th. More details on April 16th.
• Respect For Law banquet is coming May 21st. The dinner cost will be $20 to be held at Kennedy’s at Stone Creek. Ellen will be assisting Joyce in the club history of this event, starting with Ken Griffin. Plan to attend this great night honoring our law enforcement community.
Joyce would like to represent our club at the International Convention in Florida in July.
Birthday            Anniversary
April
9 Ceclia Buskirk    23 Dan & Tressesa Gibble
10 Lynn Martin     28 Howard & Bev Schweighart
11 Roy Pece
28 April Wendling

Essay Contest topic- “The Power of Youth”
Oratorical Contest topic-“For Me, Optimism is. .”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-
Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org
Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org
International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events
April 16 David Leake, Starkel Planetarium Director at Parkland College
May 7 U of I Adapted Athlete- I Hotel
May 8 & 9 3rd quarter Opt. Conf. at Holiday Inn City Center in Peoria
May 21 Respect For Law at Stone Creek
June 4 High School Scholarship winners
June 6 Fishing Derby- Kaufman Lake
June 11 C-U junior world of golf
June 15-17 Illinois District Junior World of Golf at Red Tail Run Golf Course, Decatur
June 18
July 2
July 16

CU Optimist Bulletin from February 5th meeting

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Next Meeting- Saturday, February 28
St. Matthew Lutheran, Urbana 10:00 am

February 5th meeting
President Jim called the meeting to order. Mason gave the invocation. Howard led us in the pledge. Guests present included Pam Blosser. Members present were Peggy, Jim, Howard, Joan, Miriam, Connie, and Mason.

Program
Pam Blosser of the School of Metaphysics, talked to us about “Being Positive in a Pessimistic World.” The school teaches positive thinking. Use every experience to the fullest. 1 When you catch yourself in a negative or limiting thought- STOP. 2 Forgive the other person. Forgive yourself. 3 Look for good.

Announcements
• We received a letter of thanks from Mara, Stephen and Lisa Dolan. Mara is our essay winner.

• Schnucks is hosting the 20th annual Valentine Party for couples married more than 50 years.

• Children Challenge nominations are due March 9th. The awards will be March 19th.

February
Birthday Anniversary
1 Laura Auteberry
22 Jeff Wendling
29 Dan Gibble

Door prizes were won by Jim, Pam and Peggy.

Essay Contest topic- “The Power of Youth”
Oratorical Contest topic-“For Me, Optimism is. .”

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-
Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org
Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org
International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events
February 28 Oratorical Contest “For Me, Optimism Is . . .”
March 5
March 19 Children Challenge Awards
April 2
May 21 Respect For Law
June 4 High School Scholarship winners
June 6 Fishing Derby- Kaufman Lake
June 15-17 Illinois District Junior World of Golf at Red Tail Run Golf Course, Decatur

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.
Benjamin Franklin

Next meeting
Saturday, February 28 10:00 am
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Urbana
Program
Oratorical Contest
Pizza lunch to follow the contest.

C-U Optimist Bulletin- November 20

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:17:09 +0000

Next Meeting- Thursday, December 4
Perkins Restaurant, Urbana 6:00 pm
Tim Manard, Prairieland Boy Scouts, Learning For Life, is our guest speaker.

November 20th
President Jim called the meeting to order. Carlos led the pledge and Mason led the invocation. Gary O?Brien, WDWS-AM personality, spoke to us about his career. He began in the community in 1982 by booking and promoting shows at the Assembly Hall. After 21 years, he came to work afternoons on WDWS and has a talk show that interviews interesting people. Henry Winkler was his first guest. Gary became active in the Big Brother program in 2000. In 2002 he adopted his son, Justin, meeting him through that program.

Announcements
? Pictures of the presentation of money to the park districts were circulated.

? Laura sent around the shift chart for the tree lot. Trees arrive November 29th. Please sign up for your fair share of shifts.

? Gene, Howard, Walt, Jim M, Jim S, Fred and Mason set up the tree lot. Thanks to Carlos for arranging for the tent.

? Gene announced that 15 Head Start kids and 14 Family Service kids need gifts. Shoppers are Barb, Andrea, Laura, Carlos, Miriam, Joan, Jeanette. Rocking horse painters are Jim and Connie.

? Mason passed out HS Senior scholarship applications to members. They are available at all area high schools.

? Door prizes were won by Gene, Jim, and Gary O?Brien.

November
Birthday            Anniversary
1 Carl Martin        16 Justin & Amy Lopez
2 Lorna Morgan   26 Tom & Bobbie Herakovich
2 Amy Lopez        31 Jack & Sally Widholm
3 Tony Remesch
8 Peggy Kovacic
9 Evelyn Danneberger
15 Mason Minnes
22 Judy Pece
24 Shirley Furtney
29 Bobbie Herakovich
30 Erin Mullins

Essay Contest topic- ?The Power of Youth?
Oratorical Contest topic-?For Me, Optimism is. .?

"Optimists- Friend of Youth-
Bringing Out The Best In Kids."

Our web site- http://www.cuoptimist.org
Illinois District web site: http://www.illinoisoptimist.org
International web site: http://www.optimist.org

Upcoming Events
December 4 Tim Manard, Learning for Life program-Prairieland Boy Scouts
December 18 Optimist Christmas Party-Joyce Remesch, chair
January 8
January 22 Essay Winner dines with us!
February 5
February 7 Regional meeting Taylorville
February 19 Oratorical Contest ?For Me, Optimism Is . . .?
March 5
March 19 Children Challenge Awards
April 2
May 21 Respect For Law
June 4 High School Scholarship winners
June 6 Fishing Derby- Kaufman Lake
June 15-17 Illinois District Junior World of Golf at Red Tail Run G.C., Decatur

Never spend your money before you have it.
Thomas Jefferson