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

Zone 9 Lt. Governor – Jean RutanNorth Florida District Governor – Daniel Rich

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

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

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

November 14, 2010

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

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

November 14, 2010

November 2November 2November 2November 2ndndndnd meeting at Tick Tockmeeting at Tick Tockmeeting at Tick Tockmeeting at Tick TockGuests at our meeting were Sue Foster (brought by Scott); our junior golfer, Sidney Tram, and his mother Kelley; and Vi's friend, Pam West, who helps with First Friday.

Gardner was given an appreciation gift of two tickets to "Hair" at the Straz Center later in the year. He was also given a "gift" of a tiny, foam gavel so he can always have one to ring the bell.

A recap of Ronald McDonald house, the Halloween Party, and the Tropwas given.

Those who are interested in the Hard Rock Casino trip will meet there at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 14th in the lobby area.

We've opted not to pursue gift wrapping with Hospice this year again.

things that make a person

Commitment

Sincerity

Hard work

Youth AppreciationYouth AppreciationYouth AppreciationYouth AppreciationThursday, November 18th

is our Youth Appreciation dinner. Our winner is

Jocelyn Wildhack from Largo High School.

The event will be at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1900 34th Street North (US 19). Plan to eat between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. and the ceremony will start at 7:00 p.m.

Salvation Salvation Salvation Salvation Army Bell Army Bell Army Bell Army Bell RingingRingingRingingRingingWe discussed Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army on December 4th. Bell ringing will be at the Northeast Shopping Center in front of Publix. Salvation Army has no problem with the JOOI kids helping us as long as there is an adult present. Lee will make the arrangements with the JOOI club.

50/5050/5050/5050/5050/50 winner was guest Sue Foster. She drew the 7 of Spades. The pot is over $110 now. Half of that to the winner plus whatever we sell at the next meeting.

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Teo Maldanado 11/04

Paul & Jerri Brett 11/07

Jim and Jane Ridings 11/25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! (Already?(MERRY CHRISTMAS!! (Already?(MERRY CHRISTMAS!! (Already?(MERRY CHRISTMAS!! (Already?(

The Annual Zone 9 Christmas Party is beyond the planning stage and you are invited.

Sponsored by the Downtown Club, it is set for Tuesday, Dec. 21st at Gigi’s in South Pasadena. Bring your appetite (at 6 p.m.) and unwrappedpresents for the young ladies at Brookwood(gift cards are okay, too).

Gifts may include anything girls would need or appreciate. We’ll have a speaker from Brookwood and will send the presents off with her.

We will have separate checks and you can order from the early bird menu.

Gardner and Moonie Harshman have organized the party and would like to know how many from your club will attend. E-mail them at gharshman@tampabay.rr.com

The First Quarter Zone 9 The First Quarter Zone 9 The First Quarter Zone 9 The First Quarter Zone 9 meetingmeetingmeetingmeetingThe first meeting was on Oct. 7 at Gigi’s in South Pasadena with 21 Optimists in attendance.

Representatives were there from St. Petersburg, Raymond James, Downtown, Breakfast, Sunday Brunch and Sunset clubs.

Reports were heard about Youth Appreciation (banquet scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18), Oratorical Contest, Essay Contest, CCDHH, Just Say No Posters, Easter Egg Hunt, Respect For Law, OI Foundation, New Clubs, Communications and Internet Safety.

Clubs were encouraged to “steal” the Traveling Gavel by sending a delegation of five members plus two officers to a regular meeting of the club holding the gavel. At this time it is with Sunset Club with president Kim Borsick. Contact her at rborsick@tampabay.rr.com.

Thank you for your help.

Lt. Gov. Jean Rutan

"Thank you" from the "Thank you" from the "Thank you" from the "Thank you" from the Governor!Governor!Governor!Governor!A great big "Thank You" to every one of you for a fantastic weekend at the 1st Quarter Conference in Cape Canaveral. We have had great reviews and comments from the attendees and it was due in large part to your participation and enthusiasm. The energy and excitement from everyone was infectious and made the whole weekend special.

Let's take that energy and make sure that this district is one of Danny's Awesome Achievers. Grab a couple of Optimists and find a new member to add to your club. Please get the message out to every club you come in contact with, whether as a member, a club officer or a Lt. Governor.

I'm looking forward to a fantastic year with you!

Governor Daniel Rich

ZONE 09 OPTIMISTS CLUBSZONE 09 OPTIMISTS CLUBSZONE 09 OPTIMISTS CLUBSZONE 09 OPTIMISTS CLUBSAt the recent zone meeting, we discussed another zone yard sale to be held in January in Ric & Betty Jo’s Club 28 parking lot. If your club is interested, please let me know so that we know when and how to plan for this event. It would be the same as the last one. Each club would have their own personal section and be responsible only for their goods. The last one was a big success. The only cost to your club would be a portion of the ad cost, which would be divided by the number of clubs participating.

Even if you are not interested, please reply so that we know how many clubs will be participating.

Of course, each club is expected to clean up their mess after the sale. It is expected of us to leave the parking in a clean condition. They do have a dumpster but we cannot expect to use it to dispose of our left overs, as they use it for their business. For what it’s worth, the Hospice Store in Disston Plaza will accept many items.

Thanks,Vi HayworthChairperson

The Halloween PartyThe Halloween PartyThe Halloween PartyThe Halloween PartySaturday, October 30th from 2 pm to 4 pm was the Halloween partyat the Salvation Army Church for the kids from the Children's Village and Sallie House. Everyone had a blast! There was a costume contest, face painting, cake walk, dancing, games and ofcourse lots of pizzas, which were provided by Papa John's. We would like to thank the Sunset and Sunday Brunch Club for their donation of $100 each! It was very much appreciated. The Halloween party was a great success, just take a look at the pictures!

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 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..919-274-1311Gardner Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-0243Moonyeene Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 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