Optimist Indiana South District

Conventions, Events & Links

UPCOMING CONFERENCE

3RD QUARTER CONFERENCE

Friday & Saturday, April 12 and 13, 2024

Kimball International Headquarters
1600 royal Street
Jasper, Indiana

 

Registration Below

3rd Quarter Conference April 12 – 13, 2024 Kimball International Headquarters

Agenda Overview

 Friday Night Dinner will be at the Schnitzelbank  393 Third Ave, Jasper, IN 47546 7:00 pm EST

8:00-9:00      Registration – Past Governors Association Meeting
9:00-9:45        General Session 1, Pledge of Allegience, Invocation, Introductions, First Timers Recognition,
Catch A Rising Star, International Convention Update
9:45-10:15       District Meeting – election of Lt. Governors
10:15-10:30     Break/Oratorical Contest Set Up
10:30-11:45     District Oratorical Contest
11:45 – 12:00   Essay Winner Reading
12:00 – 1:30     Lunch – Oratorical Award Presentation
1:30-2:00        Committee Updates: CCDHH, ITYS, Jr. Golf
2:00 – 2:30     Fatima Platter, Optimist International Foundation – The Value of Giving
2:30-2:45        Break
2:45-3:00        Club Recognition/Award/Video/Happy Dollars
3:00-3:15        Wrap Up-Optimist Creed

Optimist Indiana South District

3rd Quarter Conference

SHARING AND CELEBRATING OPTIMISM

 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, April 12 – 13, 2024

Kimball International Headquarters
1600 Royal Street
Jasper, Indiana

 

Message from Governor …

Greetings Fellow Optimists,

As we enter our busy season, I wish you all well. I know we are busy with TriStar Basketball, Oratorical
and Essay competitions among other events. Let me hear about your club activities, I know clothe-a-
child projects are planned at a few clubs.

Our upcoming district conference in Jasper will feature the oratorical finals. In addition, we will be
holding lieutenant governor elections for 2024/2025. If you are willing to serve, we need you.
Down the road, we are planning for our Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on May
17 th , at the Indiana School for the Deaf, 1200 E. 42 nd St. in Indianapolis. This is a change from the past
years when the contest was held on the first Friday.
Junior golf will be held at a new location this year – Oak Tree Golf Course, 4712 U.S. Rt. 40 in Plainfield.
The event date is June 14 th .

Hope to see you in Jasper on April 13 th !

Greg Kuhn
Indiana South Optimist Indiana Governor

Members

Renew, Refresh and Revitalize

Begin now to Renew, Refresh and Revitalize your Club to be the best that it can be! What is the 3 “R” program and what can it do for your Club? Experience the results of this program designed especially for your Club IF you:

  • Renew: Embrace Teamwork by utilizing all of your resources at your disposal efficiently
  • Refresh: Take steps to discover improvement opportunities and find new challenges
  • Revitalize: Follow-up on the development of your Members – Share information

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Make Your Own Opportunities

Optimist Club Members Receive as Much as They Give • The fellowship of proactive people with optimistic mindsets • New social and working relationships with individuals from a cross-section of our communities • The opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally and internationally • The satisfaction of making a difference in our communities.