The Southern Exposure Indiana South District – Optimist International

Volume 22, Issue 3 April 2017

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2016-2017“Believe”

David Osborne, Governor

Herman Greenwood, Immediate Past Governor

Mike Underwood, Past Governor

Mark Wilson, Governor ElectRick France, Secretary-

Treasurer

Lt. GovernorsZone 1: Greg KuhnZone 2:   Rick FranceZone 3:   Bob ThompsonZone 4:   Michael ButtsZone 5:   Bill CherolisZone 6:   Bruce LawrenceZone 7:   Kurt HeiseZone 8:   TBDAttention: Committee Chairs & Lt GovernorsThe deadline for submitting articles for the next District Bulletin is July 17, 2017. Send your articles to p_grant@fastmail.fm if you have e-mail. If you prefer, send it snail-mail: 770 N County Road 625 E, Avon, IN 46123.

DON’T FORGET!

A message from David, your 2016-2017 Indiana South District Governor

It’s Time 2 Imagine, It’s time 2 Dream, It’s Time 2 Believe and It’s Time to Succeed for our kids. Together We Can!One definition of BELIEVE is to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. We began our journey together on October 1 by beginning to IMAGINE. We then began to DREAM. Now I am asking you TO BELIEVE. If we all believe in something, we can act purposefully. How do we do that. We recruit new members to our clubs. By getting new members, we strengthen our club, bring new ideas, bring in new energy and most importantly, serve more KIDS.We are half way through this Optimist year. This is the year of the Honor Club. Each club should be striving to reach this very important goal. Not just for the honor but more importantly to use it to market your Club. It is much easier to get someone to join your club if they see the Club as being a Club that is vibrant, growing, and active.I ask you to look all around you and look at the people. Are they a member of your Club? If not, ask them! Do not think about whether they would make a good member. If you do, you may miss someone who could be the 2nd best member of your Club; with you being the 1st. The youth of THE Indiana South District deserve, need, and want to be served by Optimist. It is our job to make that happen!

I BELIEVE, DO YOU?Governor Dave

Indiana South District Optimist International2016-17 Third Quarter District Conference

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Conference Highlights This year, we will visit the Brown County Inn in Nashville for our Third Quarter Conference, which will feature the Oratorical Contest District Finals and Essay Contest winners. We will also conduct Lt. Governor elections. What a great opportunity to bring the whole family for a weekend getaway. Be “Optimistic” that Mother Nature will provide beautiful spring weather to explore the shops and attractions in Nashville and the Brown County State Park.

The Executive Committee Meeting on Friday evening, the Conference general sessions, and the District Oratorical Finals will be held in the Town Hall East Meeting Room.

The “Harvest Buffet” Luncheon will feature your entree choice (fried chicken or baked cod) with tossed salad, fried biscuits with apple butter, baked potatoes, country style green beans, water, iced tea and lemonade. Yum!

The Past Governor’s Breakfast on Saturday morning, will be held in the Harvest North Room. All our meeting rooms are on the main floor north of the Harvest Dining Room.

From the Governor…….

At this conference, we will be blessed with our Oratorical and Essay kids. We will award 3 talented students with scholarship money. We will also have our Parade of Veterans to honor all who have served and defended our freedoms. We will have 2 trainings, one on Leadership Style and the other on Fundraising. We will be in beautiful Nashville, Indiana. I hope to see you there!

I BELIEVE, DO YOU?Gov. Dave

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Hotel, Restaurant & Bar

51 East State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448Tel: (812)988-2291 or (800)772-5249

Hotel Room Deadline Call by: Saturday, April 1, 2017

We have blocked 35 rooms on Friday evening and 10 rooms on Saturday evening for our group. Please note that unreserved hotel rooms in the Optimist block will be released after this date. Availability cannot be guaranteed after that, so PLEASE RESERVE EARLY.

Optimist Rate of $89.00Block: 4921

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Register to Attend a President’s Midyear Planning Conference!

Two midyear planning conferences will be held during the 2016-17 Optimist year: Winston-Salem and St. Louis. District Governors, District Membership Chairs, District New Club Building Chairs and District Club Fitness Chairs are encouraged to attend, but all Optimist Members are invited. Topics will include: state of the organization, goals & successes, awards program, alternative strategies, road to Honor Club and

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News from the Jeff Evening newsletter and Charlie Schladand:  "Ole Bill" suffered a stroke last week. However, late word from Patti this afternoon [Tuesday, March 21st] indicated Scott was talking (as usual) and up and walking. 

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1HERE YE, HERE YE, LT. GOVERNOR ELECTIONS FOR THE 2017-2018 MEMBERSHIP YEAR WILL BE HELD AT THE THIRD QUARTER DISTRICT CONFERENCE

APRIL 22, 2017 Nominations for Lt. Governors should be in writing from clubs in good standing and sent to Immediate Past Governor Herman Greenwood at least two weeks prior to the District Conference during which such nominations will be considered. Each Zone will conduct a caucus and elect a Lt. Governor on April 22nd during the 3rd District Conference. Lt. Governors gain knowledge which will help them in their personal lives as well as in their role as a club member. Lt. Governors receive financial assistance for pursuit of their duties. Lt. Governors meet interesting people. Lt. Governors have fun.THE RULES: Individuals nominated for the office of Lt. Governor must be a member of a club in good standing in Optimist International and must have served as or be currently serving as the President of a club. Only the clubs that will be in the Zone the following administrative year may participate in the election. Each club shall be allowed one (1) vote per ten (10) members or major portion thereof as determined by the official roster of Optimist International dated the end of the month preceding the month of the elections. Literature or material soliciting support of candidates for District office is permissible providing such is in good taste and is small enough in size to be placed at tables or in the hands of delegates. However, nothing may be fastened to the walls or other locations of like nature. Activities in support of candidates shall be conducted in a responsible manner. In the event proper nominations are not received, or in the event of a vacancy for Lt. Governor, the Governor of the District shall have authority to fill the Lt. Governor slots by appointment with the approval of the Executive Committee. Any additional questions may be directed to Herman Greenwood, Immediate Past Governor at MrOptimistNumberOne@gmail.com or 317-243-3030.

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Plan for Convention Now!

Optimists from around the world will travel to the 99th Optimist International Convention, July 6-8, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For a hassle-free experience, begin planning your trip now! For questions, contact convention@optimist.org. See you in Albuquerque!

99th Optimist International Convention

Here is the link to register online:

http://www.optimist.org/reg/OIReg_Member.cfm?e=CONV&m=2017

More information can be found on the convention page of the website: 

http://www.optimist.org/e/Member/convention1.cfm

HONOR CLUBS 2015-1605004 Ryves Community, IN

05011 Fishers, IN05090 Terre Haute-Bft, IN

05205 500 West-Indianapolis, IN05235 Georgetown, IN05280 Indianapolis, IN05520 Terre Haute, IN

05587 Dale, IN

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Respect for Law InformationIndiana South Optimists:My name is Danielle Elwood Henderson and a trooper with the Indiana State Police. I have been in touch with Greg Kuhn (Indiana South District Respect for Law Chair). He said that the Optimist Clubs have worked with the ISP Camps.

Sgt. Poole has retired and I am taking over the position in the meantime. I am currently trying to make contacts for this upcoming camp season. I was also attempting to make a mailing list. Please send me contact information or please ask questions about the ISP camps if your club is interested in knowing more or has plans to participate.

I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.Thank you,Danielle Trp. D. E. Elwood Henderson PE#8490260.580.7199DElwood@isp.in.gov Indiana State Police, District #13, 1550 East 181st Avenue, Lowell, Indiana, 46356 (219) 696-6242 - Office (219) 696-0506 - Fax

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Information CornerOratorical Chair Oratorical Committee Oratorical CommitteeJames "Jim" Arnold (Colleen) Vivian "Rusty" Diemer (Pat) Trish Vaal (David)3548 S 101 E 6431 Amber Pass 870 South Melody LaneClayton, IN 46118 - 9660 Plainfield, IN 46168-9380 Santa Claus, IN 47579H (317) 539-6662; C (317) 625-2056 C (317) 696-2471 H (812) 544-2724; C (812) 661-2926papawarnold@tds.net rdiemer@att.net dtvaal@psci.net Mill Creek 05-351 Plainfield 05-435 Santa Claus 05-483

JOI Chair CCDHH Essay ContestMichael R. Novak (Diane) John A. Borkowski (Sharon) Vally Allen #97731222 East Troy Street Indiana School for the Deaf 8058 Sargent RidgeGreensburg, IN 47240 1200 East 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46256H (812) 663-3266; B (812) 663-7176 Indianapolis, IN 46250 C (317) 753-4512; H (317) 842-9812; minovak@msn.com 317-493-0664; Fax: (317) 644-1841 vcaa@aol.com Greensburg 05-247 jborkowski@isd.k12.in.us Indianapolis 05-280

Indianapolis 05-280

Personal Development Program (PGI) Shooting Sports Respect for LawLisa Zack (Dan) John Hanka, Jr. Greg Kuhn # 20475001 East 71st Street 601 Nelson Ave 11951 Glen Cove CourtIndianapolis, IN 46220 New Albany, IN 47150 Indianapolis, IN 46236C (317) 513-2731 H (214) 683-0834 C (317) 460-5780zack146@comcast.net ejhankajr@aol.com gakuhn@aol.com Fishers 05-011 Georgetown 05-235 Indianapolis Breakfast 05-065

Tri-Star Sports Junior Golf Co-Chair Junior Golf Co-ChairJack Nichols Mike Woodward (Jill) John R. Reel (Carolyn)4324 Summit St 641 Lawndale Drive 861 Highlander DriveCartersburg, IN 46168-8725 Plainfield, IN 46168-2261 Plainfield, IN 46168-1435H (317) 539-6731; C (317) 946-6311 H (317) 839-5808; C (317) 753-5221 H (317) 839-3266jackieking@tds.net optimist.mike@gmail.com rondalreel@aol.com Mill Creek 05-351 Plainfield 05-435 Plainfield 05-435

District DirectoryRick France #9739 (Pat)4908 North Illinois StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208

H (317) 253-8957; C (317) 446-7996rfrance8094@gmail.com

Indianapolis Downtown 05-280

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Is Your Club on the Internet?You can help people find your Club. Make sure your info on the on the Clubs page of the Indiana

South District website is correct. If there is anything you would like the District web team to fix for your club’s listing, please be sure to let us know. Send an email to us at

webmaster@indianasouthdistrict.org

Make sure your info on the Optimist International website is correct. If your Club has changed their

Useful Web LinksOptimist International Structure & Services:

http://www.optimistleaders.org/LeadershipInfo/ClubInfo/ClubAnswerBook/OI_Structure_&_Services.pdf

Club Organizational Model:http://www.optimistleaders.org/TeachingMaterials/OfficerTraining/Club_Organization_Model.pdf

Optimist International Foundation:The Optimist International Foundation is a 501C3 organization whose purpose is to receive and manage funds exclusively for the charitable, literary or educational purposes of OI and its member clubs. See website link: http://oifoundation.org/about-us/

Official Optimist International Supplier: Shumsky www.OptimistStuff.com

2016-17 District Meetings3rd quarter District Conference Brown County Inn, Nashville April 21-22, 20174th quarter District Convention Courtyard by Marriott, Bloomington August 11-13,2017

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Attention ALL Club PresidentsPresidents of all Clubs in the District serve as members of the District Board of Directors. Make sure to attend your Board meeting at every District Conference and at the Convention.

Is Your Club on the Internet?You can help people find your Club. Make sure your info on the on the Clubs page of the Indiana

South District website is correct. If there is anything you would like the District web team to fix for your club’s listing, please be sure to let us know. Send an email to us at

webmaster@indianasouthdistrict.org

Make sure your info on the Optimist International website is correct. If your Club has changed their

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Club Presidents: Please make copies of this Bulletin and distribute to the members of your club.

The Southern Exposure is published for all Optimists located in the Indiana South District, Optimist International. The editor is Paul R. Grant, 770 N County Road 625 E, Avon, IN 46123. Submissions may be sent to p_grant@fastmail.fm and are subject to extreme editing.

Update Member Information

To ensure each Optimist Member is receiving important information from Optimist International, encourage each Member to update their contact information with a leader in your Club. This includes addresses, email addresses and phone numbers. Each leader (Club President, Secretary, or Treasurer) has a log-in for Optimist Leaders to update the Members’ information.