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Cougar Says!
A Message from Governor Fred Wallace:
" As the youth of our community so often say OMG what a FAB time in BC with the U18 International Curling Championships. Teresa and I had the most wonderful time meeting young people from all over the world. The Japanese were a hoot especially when trying to tell a joke through an interpreter. We absolutely have to expand curling in the US Clubs. These players have so much sportsmanship to each other you can't believe it. (We will show photos at 3rd Qtr.) This sport is without a doubt the greatest thing on the planet for youth projects. It doesn't matter if you are short or tall, left or right handed, large or small or even handicapped, you can do this. Now admittedly they may have to have a committee called "figure out how to pick Fred and Teresa up off the ice" just kidding there are ways for us to do it. Any area that has ice available can do this, and there are options to that. So please ask questions of Al Kersey. I am not kidding this is one of the best things out there.
Now to the 3rd Quarter District Meeting... You must make plans to be there in Keizer, Oregon to meet the Essay winner and watch the Oratorical and CCDHH contests as well as being part of of our District Operation. So go online and pre-register so we have enough Grub and Hugs from Teresa and I. See you soon."
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Club Inspiration and Ideas
Exciting Fundraising Idea Out of Albany, Oregon Optimist Club
Club members from Albany are hard at work selling $20 tickets for a Hawaiian adventure! Folks who purchase a $20 ticket will be entered into a drawing for a stay at the Kona Coast condominium on the 'Big Island' from May 29-June 5.
Tickets are still being sold, only 250 entries will be accepted, and the drawing will take place on April 29th. For more information on the contest, or to ask questions on how to run this kind of fundraiser for your club, contact them via the e-mail address below.
Jack Towns, Albany Club Bulletin Editor
gojackt@gmail.com
Membership Building Ideas Out of Twin Falls, Idaho Optimist Club
Twin Falls Optimist Club members Barry Knoblich and Dustin Godfrey, part of the club's Membership Committee, are spreading the word about new membership programs for their club.
The first of their two-pronged approach is a Mentor Program for new members. The second is a 60/30 drive - a goal of 60 days and 30 new members - for the months of April and May.
To learn about implementing these programs in your club, or to ask them questions, contact them via e-mail at the address below.
Barry Knoblich, Twin Falls Membership Committee
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Register Now for Keizer Fun!
Join Pacific Northwest Optimists for the second best quarterly meeting, the 3rd Quarter District Meeting in Keizer, Oregon on May 16-17th.
Friday will consist of a an Executive Board Meeting in the afternoon, dinner on your own, and then a 'Welcome to Keizer' social in the evening.
Saturday will host a wonderful array of events from a Past Governor's breakfast, to CCDHH contests, and District Essay winner announcements. There will also be a First-Timers Orientation as well as a District Board Meeting and District Elections.
Register online now! The cost is $85 per person by May 10th, and $95 per person after. Checks are to be made payable to:
PNW District - Optimist International
Ray Hilts, District S/T
3012 Takena St. SW
Albany, OR 97321-3424
For more information, contact Ray via e-mail.
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2011 Recipient, Fred Wallace
Nominations Open for the Roy Proctor Lifetime Achievement Award
The Roy Proctor Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an Optimist or Optimists for lifetime service to the Pacific Northwest District. This award recognizes individuals who have given outstanding and ongoing service to the District. It is not intended for the hundreds of outstanding Optimists who serve their clubs and communities but do not participate at the district level. The award is intended to honour a living individual, or individuals, rather than to be a memorial award.
Award recipients must meet all three of the following criteria:
1. Having given at least 10 years of service to the District, which does NOT need to include having served as a district officer; AND
2. Having built a new club or having consistently brought in new members over his Optimist career or having served as District Foundation Representative; AND
3. Having provided inspiration and motivation to fellow Optimists.
A selection committee comprised of previous Roy Proctor Award winners meets annually at the Third Quarter District Meeting to choose the recipient(s), whose award(s) will be presented at the District Convention. The selection committee chooses from nominees submitted by Pacific Northwest District Optimists.
Nominations for the Roy Proctor Award are now open. All nominations must be received by May 1, 2014. Send written nominations describing how the nominee meets the foregoing criteria to Annette Smith (annettesmith@shaw.ca) on or before May 1.
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Curlers 'On Top of the World'
Team Ontario 2014 (Jestyn, Leah, Riley, Hilary and Janet) created a video of their adventures in Langley B.C. Watch and enjoy, and consider starting a curling program in your optimist club!
Watch the video here!
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