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Illinois Optimist clubs are dedicated to helping kids in their communities. “OPTIMIST- BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS”, is are motto. 53 Illinois Optimist clubs work in their communities to improve and maintain a positive atmosphere for children to prosper.
Optimist members are from all walks of life and work together to fund and run youth programs.
Families, Schools, Towns, Parks, Business,
Corporations, Hospitals, and Non-Profit Organizations all partner with
Optimist International to bring out the best in kids.
Members are determined women and men striving for a mission to improve life for the children. If this is for you join an Optimist Club. Call 309-236-2337 for information.
Governor's Message
100% and then some, this is the motto of our International President
Jack Creswell. This means when our efforts reach 100% we still can push
a little more for the kids. Remember our end goal is to provide guidance
for the kids, but without new clubs and new members this becomes a difficult
task. As your Governor I will do all I can to bring new clubs and new
members to the district but this is something I can't do alone. This is
where I ask for your help. If every member would bring one new member
into their club; just look where we would be at the end of the year. I
realize this is asking a lot but if only 50% or 25% of the members brought
in a new member think what we could do. New members just don't mean a
larger club and more dues but it brings in new ideas and more we can do
for the kids.
We need to see more participation in District programs such as Essay,
Oratorical, Poster and Jr. Golf. These are great programs with great rewards
and we do a disservice to the kids by not giving them a chance to participate.
Some of the goals for the 2011-12 year are
Membership: A net increase of 5% over October 1st, 2011
New clubs: Three to four new clubs for the New Year
District Attendance: An increase of 20% attendance in district meetings
District Achievements: Become an Honor and Distinguished District
I realize these are only a few goals but if we can achieve these and perhaps
a few more just think where we'll be at the end of our year. Remember
we can't do it alone but together we can achieve miracles.
Barry E. Montague, Governor 2011-12
