Optimist Club of Greenville

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Optimis
November –December 2013
Dates to Remember
November 11
Board Meeting
November 25
Installation Banquet
December 9
Christmas Dinner
December 23
No Meeting
January 13
Lighting of the Trees
The Optimist Club of Greenville was selected to participate in
the third annual Greenville Gives and Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Friday, December 6, 2013. Beth Clem represented the club at the
event held from 5-8 p.m. at Five Points Plaza in downtown
Greenville. Other charities benefiting from the event were: The
Easter Seals, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Pitt County Animal Shelter. The evening of holiday celebrations included music, refreshments and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
Program
January 27
Board Meeting
Zone Meetings
February 4, 2014
Frank’s Pizza
Washington, 7:00 p.m.
April 15, 2014
Oratorical Contest
Edgerton Building
Goldsboro, 7:00 p.m.
August 4, 2014
Portside Marina
Morehead City, 7:00 pm
District Meetings
February 14-15, 2014
Hampton Inn & Suites
Wilson, NC
May 16-17, 2014
Hampton Inn & Suites
Wilson, NC
Convention
August 21-23, 2014
Bay Watch (Tentative)
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Beth Clem (center behind the table) greeting visitors shown in the background during the
event.
By Providing Hope and Positive Vision,
Optimists Bring Out the Best in Kids!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday Wishes are extended to: Beth Clem, November 28; Michael Hardee, December 6; Cedric Roberts, December 12.
Christmas Dinner
Members of the Optimist Club of Greenville and their spouses/guests enjoyed an evening
of good food, dessert, fellowship, singing, and entertainment at their annual Christmas Dinner.
Tables were decorated with candles and poinsettias. President Curtis Hardee called the meeting to order and after dinner turned the program over to Ellen Ross who coordinated the evening of entertainment. Ellen asked the group to share what their meaning Christmas was, she
read “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and shared the history of poinsettia and why it is used
at Christmas. Ed Moore read the Christmas Story from the Bible. Beth Clem conducted a
“T’was the Night Before Christmas” game with prizes. Lou Anna Hardee led the group in
singing. Several members were presented door prizes of poinsettias prior to adjournment. Beth
Clem offered a photo session to all members prior to their departure. Everyone had a wonderful
time!
“Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year!”
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North Carolina East District News
The First Quarter NC East District Meeting was held at the Country Inn and Suites in
Wilson, North Carolina, on November 7-8, 2013. On Friday night, there was an auction to raise
funds for the Boys and Girls Home in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
On Saturday morning, the General Business Session was held followed by lunch and
training in the afternoon. Sandy Cyphers presented a session on Personal Growth and Improvement while Barbara Timmons conducted a session on Membership Magic. Sessions were
conducted concurrently and were well attended by members.
The Second Quarter NC East District Meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn and
Suites in Wilson, NC, on February 14-15, 2014. An auction is planned for Friday evening which
will benefit the OI Foundation. The annual Awards Luncheon will be held and training will follow in the afternoon.
Essay Contest
The Optimist Club of Greenville is now accepting applications for their annual Essay
Contest. The contest is open to high school students under the age of 18 as of December 31,
2013. All applications for the essay contest must be received by February 1, 2014. The official
topic for the essay contest is: “How Dreams Lead to Success.” The essay must be between
700 and 800 words in length. The winner of the club contest will be entered into the District
Contest.
For an application and more information, please contact Mrs. Ellen G. Ross, Contest
Chairperson, at 252-752-2852.
Oratorical Contest
Ellen Ross is coordinating the club’s Oratorical Contest which is planned for March. She is checking on the
availability of Wahl Coates School Auditorium and has distributed information to the local schools.
The contest will be a combined gender contest and the
two top speakers will advance to the Zone 3 Oratorical Contest in Goldsboro. Winners of the Zone 3 contest will advance to the NC East District competition.
"Make Your Actions Speak Louder Than Words"
Optimist Club of Greenville
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Optimist Club of
Greenville
THE OPTIMIST CREED
Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
110 Wilkshire Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you
meet.
Phone:: (252) 752-2852
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
E-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Lou Anna Hardee
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.
We are on the web:
www.nceast-optimist.org
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.
Optimist International
Membership Recruitment
All members are encouraged to invite friends and co-workers to attend future meetings
and to seek Friends of Optimists by contacting local businesses. Membership growth will afford
more opportunities to serve the youth in our community.
Mail to:
NCE District Convention
August 21-23
Bay Watch Resort
(tentative)
N. Myrtle Beach, SC