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May 20, 2021 |
Club 50th Anniversay Meeting - In person or Conference Call |
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“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill |
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 The FT SAM OPTIMIST YOUTH FOUNDATION An approved 501(c)(3) exempt organization. fsoyouthfoundation.org Download 501(c)(3) approval letter - Click Here |
THE OPTIMIST CREEDPromise YourselfTo 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. OPTIMIST MISSION STATEMENTBy providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.OPTIMIST VISION STATEMENTOptimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. |
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SOME MEMORIES |
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When Alvie Wittifield was ill, an inquiry was made about his health. Sarah informed the club that Alvie was going in for an " autopsy" and we should know more after the results. This became known as a "Sarah-ism. |
| When Letty was being honored for an achievement, Sarah suggested we give her a letter in memory of her achievements. Another Sarah-ism? |
OPTIMIST LINKSSouth Texas DistrictOptimist International Optimist Leaders Online Karate Kids of America |
| IF you use Amazon.com to purchase things - use smile.amazon.com instead, and set the charity to Ft Sam Optimist Youth Foundation. We will receive 0.5% of all purchases made. |
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