Optimist Indiana South District
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Hilton Garden Inn Edinburgh
38th Annual Convention at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Edinburgh IN August 9th and 10, 2024
Agenda Overview
Indiana South District
Optimist International
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024
5:00 PM Joint Executive Committee and Lieutenant Governors Room ?
Call to Order – Gov. Greg
Invocation – Tony Trimble
Pledge of Allegiance – Walt Wilms
Approval of the Minutes – DST Rick France
Finance Report – DST Rick France
Policy & Zoning – Tony Trimble
Reports by Lt. Governors
Introduce 2024/2025 Lt. Gov.s
Committee Reports
New Business
Gov. Comments
Creed
Executive Committee –
Select District Distinguished Optimist of the Year
Selct Humanitarian of the Year
19:00 Dinner at Montana Mike’s
8:30 PM Hospitality Room
Saturday, August 10th
7:30-8:00 Past Governors Association Meeting
8:00-9:00 Old Timers/New Timers Breakfast – presentation by OI VP
9:00-9:30 General Session – Welcome – Gov. Greg , Invocation – Tony Trimble
Pldege of Alligiance – Walt Wilms
Introductions, Overview and Remarks – Gov. Greg
9:30-10:00 District Board Meeting
Call to order
Approval of minutes and financial report
Candidate Qualifications
10:00-10:30AMYear in Review – Lieutenant Governors
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Training A. Lieutenant Governors
B. Club Presidents
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch – Committee Updates and International Convention Report
Second General Session
1:00- 2:00 Training
2:00-2:30 What Optimism Means to Me – Ken Loudenback
2:30-3:00 Memorial Service
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:00 Governor Election – IPG Kent
Governor Election Results – IPG Kent
Governor Incentives and Awards
OI VP Remarks
Happy Dollars – Ron Fuhrman
Darrell’s Digital Diary
Optimist Creed
5:30-6:00 Governor’s Reception
6:00-8:00 District Banquet
Friday Night Dinner will be Montana Mike’s at 7:00 pm EST 3720 Market Pl Dr, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Optimist Indiana South District
38th Annual Convention
SHARING AND CELEBRATING OPTIMISM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, August 9th and 10th, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Edinburgh
12210 N Executive Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Message from Governor …
Dear Fellow Optimists:
Our annual convention is approaching. I strongly encourage you to attend. We will have important sessions regarding
- training,
- recognition of accomplishments,
- recognition of special people.
- remembrance ceremony
Attending the convention will allow you to receive committee updates on all of our activities firsthand. We will also be working on the transfer of many district offices to new people, so it is vital for Lt. Governors and District Chairs facilitate a transfer of skills and knowledge to the new folks coming in. See you there!
Proud to be an Optimist,
Greg Kuhn
Indiana South Governor
enjoy our friendship and camaraderie as optimists and celebrate all of the positive things we’ve done for
the youth in our district. As we remember the past accomplishments we also need to look forward to
our next Optimist Year and build on our achievements. The most important organization within Optimist
International is the local club. This is where the “rubber meets the road”. You are the ones who have
the most one on one contact with our youth, our schools and our communities. Among my goals are to
increase our number of clubs as well as membership. We at the District level are here to provide you the
leadership, training, and support that promote successful clubs and club activities. It is really important
that each club president, secretary/treasurer, and zone lieutenant governor be in attendance to receive
the training that many people have worked so hard to provide. We have a wonderful creed that shows
the kind of person we are to be and advises us on the things that we should be doing. Throughout my
year as Governor I look forward to visiting as many clubs as possible and observing the myriad of club
activities and projects as I can. I also want to get to know as many of my fellow optimists as I possible.
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
Charge Forward
The Optimist Creed
If the words above inspire you, why not make them a part of your lifestyle?
- You can find the Optimist desktop images here:
- Optimist Creed Desktop Images
- Optimist Creed Poster
From Optimist International
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.