Editor: Sharon Dennany, telephone 919-274-1311 or email: shar1558denn@yahoo.com

Scott Kaplan – President7360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

Zone 9 Lt. Governor – Ric CarvalisNorth Florida District Governor – Craig Blethen

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

October 23, 2011

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

October 23, 2011

October 4th meeting at Tick TockOctober 4th meeting at Tick TockOctober 4th meeting at Tick TockOctober 4th meeting at Tick TockIn attendance at the meeting were Scott, Sue, David & Linda Dawley, C.J. & Laura, Chuck & Vi, Jean, Lee & Viki. President Scott opened the meeting at 6:33 PM. The pledge was led by Dave Dawley and invocation by Vi. Lee gave report on membership and informed us we had to drop two members as of September 30, 2011, which ended our 2010-11 year.

Scott reported on the successful year we had and discussed Honor and Distinguished Club status for the new 2011-12 year which began October 1, 2011. We need to end the year with a plus 1, plus the misc. requirements. The Downtown Club anticipates working with the Sunday Brunch Club to open a new club in the Largo/Clearwater area. If you have friends or know someone in that area who would be interested in joining, please let Vi know.

Ronald McDonald House has been changed…a new date will be announced later. Scott discussed the Installation Banquet and announced that it was a big success. Vi won the 50/50 at the banquet at $84.00. Scott congratulated Ric Carvalis who is the Foundation

Rep for the District for making six out of the top ten, as shown in the OI magazine.

October 4th meeting at Tick Tock contOctober 4th meeting at Tick Tock contOctober 4th meeting at Tick Tock contOctober 4th meeting at Tick Tock cont’’’’dddd…………We discussed the upcoming Halloween party at Salvation Army on October 29th from 2 to 4PM. Members are asked to donate candy, prizes and drinks….see Lee for details. Lee is open to ideas for entertainment for the kids.

The Sunset Club is holding a big Bunco party at the Pinewood Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, where Lee & Judy live; thank you Lee & Judy. It’s across the street from the Derby Lane dog track. More info to follow on this...all invited to attend. Their Casino Night was cancelled, and the Bunco party will replace it. The date is November 19th from 6-10 PM.

Chuck invited everyone to attend the Breakfast club’s annual Bacchanalian Bloody Mary Breakfast on December 15th at Kissin’ Cuzzins Restaurant on 34th St. No. The time is 7:00AM. They will have a good speaker and a nice 50/50.

There will be another zone yard sale/flea market for those clubs who are interested. It will be held again at Ric & Betty Jo’s Club 28 parking lot….more details to follow.

The 1st qtr. Conference will be held in Orlando the first week end of November. You will find the registration form on line and at the district site (nfdoi), thanks to Dave Dawley.

C.J. suggested that we each donate some money to make our server, Jackie, a member. Viki offered a better deal. Viki said she would pay for Jackie’s membership for one year. Viki, you are a great Optimist and we are proud to have you as a member!!

Laura had the winning ticket for the 50/50 but drew a five of spades. Actually, Scott drew for her as she hurt her leg and was not walking too well.

Scott thanked all for attending, and adjourned at 7:20PM. A Board meeting followed.

A special thanks to Chuck for taking notes while Sharon was on vacation.

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Games, Prizes, Games, Prizes, Games, Prizes, Games, Prizes, Candy, Pizza, Candy, Pizza, Candy, Pizza, Candy, Pizza,

Crafts, Crafts, Crafts, Crafts, Magic Show, and Magic Show, and Magic Show, and Magic Show, and Face PaintingFace PaintingFace PaintingFace Painting

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20 YearsChuck Hayworth – October 26

4 YearsGardner Harshman – October 15

2 YearsRoseanne Costa – October 1

Urgent: North Florida DistrictOptimist International

New Hotel Reservation Number

Because the International Sheraton switchboard has had some trouble finding our reservation block. I am requesting that you call the local specific hotel in order to make your reservations for the upcoming Orlando

Conference on November 4-6. The number to use is: 407-843-6664.

Lt Govs, Presidents and everyone else, please get this message out to the membership quickly.

Thanks for your help.

Howard AndorferOctober 23

ItItItIt’’’’s My s My s My s My Birthday!Birthday!Birthday!Birthday!

Mark your calendarsMark your calendarsMark your calendarsMark your calendarsNovember 19, 2011, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the club house of Lee & Judy Warnock’s residence!!! The Sunset Optimist Club is starting off the Holidays with a big zone-wide Bunco party. You don’t want to miss it. The price is $10.00 per person, with proceeds going to the youth (Christmas) fund. More information to follow. If you have any questions, please contact Vi or Betty Jo Carvalis at 321-6180. We will need a head count.

Salvation Army Bell RingingSalvation Army Bell RingingSalvation Army Bell RingingSalvation Army Bell RingingHere is a tentative schedule for Saturday, November 10th, Bell Ringing at the NE Publix store outside the exit door.

Please let me know if this does not work for you, and THANKS to all who volunteered.

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Vi 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM -Viki & Vi

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM -Chuck11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon- Ric & Betty Jo12:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Gardner & Moonie 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM - Scott & Laura 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM - Lee & JudyThanks, Vi

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.

CLUB OFFICERS

President Scott Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-69397360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

1st Vice Pres. Vi Hayworth . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-26562nd Vice Pres. Viki Pena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421-3721Sec/Treas. Lee Warnock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-7159Sgt-At-Arms/Gardner Harshman. . . . . . . . 592-0243 Chaplain Rick Rutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522-6143

DIRECTORS

Jean Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Rick Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Judy Warnock (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458-8278Sharon Dennany (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..919-274-1311Gardner Harshman (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-0243Moonyeene Harshman (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 592-0243

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Oratorical Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEssay Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean RutanPrograms/Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick RutanFellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vi Hayworth/Viki PenaPoster Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean RutanO.I. Foundation Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane RidingsRespect for Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gardner HarshmanYouth Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockNew Community Dev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthRaffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEaster Egg Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viki PenaBell Ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthFirst Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Warnock