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From the desk of Governor Judy Martinson
Dear Members of the Great Ohio District Optimists:
I was warned that my year as Governor would fly by quickly and indeed it has. The District Convention in Dayton is just a month away. Governor-Elect Chuck is preparing a great agenda for incoming officers on Friday, August 20, 2010. There will also be sessions on Saturday for current officers and members, as well as lots of fun social activities. The Ohio District has experienced large membership losses in my year, but I continue to look toward the silver lining. There is still time for all of us to make a difference in the lives of children every day. As I write this the Ohio Junior Golf Tournament volunteers are hard at work at Weatherwax. Those working with JOOI Clubs are making a last ditch effort to identify scholarship funds to send members to the Junior Optimist Convention in Denver. Many of us attended the Dragon’s Game on June 18, along with youth, thanks to the Riverdale Optimist Club. I also attended the Miss Ohio luncheon in Mansfield in June and hope to catch the Blues Festival next month in Lebanon. My point - there is still a tremendous amount of positive activity happening because of the Optimist presence in the State of Ohio. It is not too late to bring others into the fold.
Remember to take advantage of the Optimist International incentive to bring four members in before September 30 and get your Optimist International membership free for a year. Many efforts are still underway to build new clubs in Dayton, Beavercreek Fairborn, Lima and Bellbrook. I will be happy to assist you in any way I can to make these new clubs a reality. Several new JOOI clubs have come in (Carroll, Fairview, St. Helen, and Strongsville) and I expect another very soon in Hilliard. Club Presidents, many of you are on your way to being honor Presidents. Keep up the good work. Lt. Governors, thank you for your efforts. You too can reach the goals you set last October to be an honor or distinguished Lt. Governor. Don’t forget everyone who brings in a member since October 1, 2009 will be eligible for a chance for a short flight on a replica of the Wright "B" flyer. The drawing will be held at the Convention, but you do not need to be present to win. (Hopefully you will plan to be there!)
If I haven’t had the opportunity to visit your club or zone this year I am sorry. There may still be a chance before my Optimist year is out. Feel free to contact me at 937-275-9197.
I look forward to seeing you at the Convention. Have a great summer and continue to live out our mission.
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids!
Ohio Optimists are Helping Kids Soar!
Governor Judy Martinson
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