Mission Statement. By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision Statement. Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Editor's Note: An abbreviated version of GUMS, due to plumbing problems at the Legion Hall, there was no meeting on Friday, October 20.
CLUB NEWS
Pray for the plumber, that we can have a meeting next week
Pat Bush, Treasurer says, "Pay your Dues"
Casey Funk, President says, "What have I done!
Frank Middleton, says "Go to King Soopers and recruit new members."
George Buzick, GUMS editor says, "Read your newsletter!".
Dr Bob Finkelmeier shares this photo of DavePeck at the Hamilton Middle School Super Citizen
Program.
Greg Holt announced that the next meeting of the Tree Lot Committee (TLC) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Phil's Office, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave Suite 509, Denver 80227.
DISTRICT NEWS
First Quarter Conference will be held in Parker next Saturday, October 28. Connect with Optimism at The Schoolhouse at Mainstreet. Special Guest - Kevin Ailara -OI Southwest Region Vice President.
Connections Forum
All members of the Colorado/Wyoming District should have received an e-mail invitation to participate in "The Connections Forum". This is a Zoom opportunity for you to communicate with other Optimists in our District . Zoom meeting will be held every second Tuesday, commencing on November 14. They will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sign on information will be sent to everyone, as the time approaches. This will provide an opportunity to share activities, fund raising ideas and anything else you may need have on your mind about Optimist. The forum will be led by MaryGrace Wake, currently Governor of the District.
MEMBER NEWS
Peter Dimond, who currently resides in New Mexico, will be having heart surgery on November 6. We are optimistic that the surgery will be successful, and Peter will be able to continue with the activities he enjoys so much.
JUST FOR SENIORS
Talk to yourself. There are times you need expert advice.
"In Style" are the clothes that still fit.
You don" need anger management. You need people to stop making you mad.
The biggest lie you tell yourself is, "I don't need to write that down. I'll remember it.
"On time" is when you get there.
Even duct tape can't fix stupid- but it sure does muffle the sound.
Lately, you've noticed people your age are so much older than you.
Growing old should have taken longer.
And one more: "One for the road" means going to the bathroom before you leave the house
Meetings will be held at the American Legion Hall 5400 E Yale Ave. While there be no two way communication, you may observe (and listen to) the meeting on Zoom
PLEASE NOTE: Some Friday meetings will be simulcast on Zoom in “listen and watch only” mode. All members are encouraged to attend the live meeting when possible.
Optimist Club of Monaco South 2023-2024 47th Year — Chartered in 1976
2022-2023 Officers
Officers:
Casey Funk, President
Matt Nelson, Vice President
Tom Glazier, Vice President
Jake Baker, Secretary
Pat Bush, Treasurer
Larry Pulaski, Immediate Past President
Directors:
Second Year: Vaughan Kendall, George Buzick, Tom Hoch, Ken Jeung,
First Year: Carl Brown, Al Gapuzan, Greg Holt, Mario Sani
PAST PRESIDENTS
Bob Rhue 1976-77
Jerry Whitlow 1977-78
Bill Kosena 1978-79
Duane Wehrer 1979-80
Curt Jefferies 1980-81
Frank Middleton 1981-82
John Young 1982-83
Pat Bush 1983-84
Bob Hugo 1984-85
Tom Mauro 1985-86
Curt Lorenzen 1986-87
Oscar Sorensen 1987-88
Lupe Salinas 1988-89
Bob Avery 1989-90
Bill Litchfield 1990-91
Bill Walters 1991-92
Kent Gloor 1992-93
Gary Strowbridge 1993-94
Mark Metevia 1994-95
Bob Safe 1995-96
Tom Overton 1996-97
Peter Dimond 1997-98
Ralph Symalla 1998-99
Cy Regan 1999-00
Stan Cohen 2000-01
Don St. John 2001-02
Jack Rife 2002-03
Karl Geil 2003-04
Bryce Slaby 2004-05
Donlie Smith 2005-06
Paul Bernard 2006-07
Greg Young 2007-08
Phil Perington 2008-09
Ron Cisco 2009-10
Ed Collins 2010-11
Randy Marcove 2011-12
Paul Simon 2012-13
Jon Wachter 2013-14
John Oss 2014-15
Michael Chavez 2015-16
Craig Eley 2016-17
Jim Easton 2017-18
Everett Gardner 2018-19
Bob Meyer 2019-20
Dan Rodriguez 2020-2021
Tom Kramis 2021-2022
Larry Pulaski 2022-2023
T H E O P T I M I S T C R E E D — 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.
Dr Bob Finkelmeier shares this photo of Dave Peck at the Hamilton Middle School Super Citizen
Greg Holt announced that the next meeting of the Tree Lot Committee (TLC) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Phil's Office, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave Suite 509, Denver 80227.
