Editor: Sharon Dennany, telephone 919-274-1311 or email: shar1558denn@yahoo.com

Scott Kaplan – President7360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

Zone 9 Lt. Governor – Jean RutanNorth Florida District Governor – Daniel Rich

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

June 13, 2011

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

June 13, 2011

TodayTodayTodayToday’’’’s meeting at Tick Tocks meeting at Tick Tocks meeting at Tick Tocks meeting at Tick TockIn attendance at the meeting were Scott, Vi, Viki, Jim and Jane Ridings, Jean and Rick Rutan, Lee and Judy Warnock, Sue Foster, Laura and CJ Morris.

The club has received a thank you card from Chuck Hayworth for the kind planter we sent him.

Next meeting 6/21 at Tick Tock. Please be there and bring a friend and/or a potential new member!

While our efforts to secure a golfer for the Junior Golf tournament, the club decided to make their donation of $250.00 to the tourney. A check will be sent to the Sarasota Club, which is in charge of putting on the event.

Lee reported that we've received our first check of the season for working at Tropicana at the Papa John's pizza stand with the St. Pete club. The check was $300.00.

While not an official Optimist function, Rick Rutan's 85th Birthday party was held June 4th. Nearly 70 people were in attendance. All had a great time. Rick asked that no gifts be given, instead, everyone was asked to bring a donation of paper products to be given to the Ronald McDonald House.

Bunco ReportBunco ReportBunco ReportBunco ReportVi gave us a report on the Bunco Party held May 21st at Rick and Jean Rutan's house. The club's profit $290 was very nice and since this wasn't a budgeted fundraiser, it's extra money for the club to use for youth activities. Viki was the big winner of the evening, taking home the 1st place prize of a $70 gift certificate to Jennifer Maldonado's massage. The last place prize went to Scott Kaplan, which proves you can't always be lucky.

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June 3Rick Rutan

Years teach us more than books.

Berthold Auerbach

NNNNNNNNearly all men can stand

adversity, but if you want

to test a man’s character,

give him power.Abraham Lincoln

The Bowling Party The Bowling Party The Bowling Party The Bowling Party for the Salvation Army kids was held at Seminole Lanes. Our JOOI club was also in attendance. In all 40 people attended and/or bowed. The kids bowled 2 games and received pizza and a drink. All expenses were picked up by the club. Lee was in charge of organizing this event. Scott was there taking photos and together, they will be writing up a CPA book for our club for this year's competition.

Raffle Tickets Raffle Tickets Raffle Tickets Raffle Tickets

The big news from the meeting was the drawing of the raffle tickets. We sold $886.00 in tickets this year, much more than last year! The big ticket seller was, of course, Jim Ridings, selling $315.00 of that amount. For his efforts, he won a $50 gas card! The winners were:

Alden Hotel stay: Sue FosterPublix Gift Card: Quill Turk

Outback Steakhouse: Linda DawleyDerby Lane Supper Club: Jane Ridings

Thanks to everyone for their efforts in this great fundraiser!

50/5050/5050/5050/50In keeping with the luck, Jane Ridings won the 50/50 drawing but couldn't find the Joker. She got the 5 of Hearts. The pot now stands at $270 to the winner. Next time will be higher!

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.

Kenneth Blanchard

When you arrive at a fork in the road - take it.

Yogi Berra

The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself -To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.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.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.

CLUB OFFICERS

President Scott Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-69397360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

1st Vice Pres. Vi Hayworth . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-26562nd Vice Pres. Viki Pena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421-3721Sec/Treas. Lee Warnock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-7159Sgt-At-Arms/Gardner Harshman. . . . . . . . 592-0243 Chaplain Rick Rutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522-6143

DIRECTORS

Jean Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Rick Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Judy Warnock (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458-8278Sharon Dennany (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..919-274-1311Gardner Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-0243Moonyeene Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 592-0243

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Oratorical Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEssay Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean RutanPrograms/Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick RutanFellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vi Hayworth/Viki PenaPoster Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean RutanO.I. Foundation Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane RidingsRespect for Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gardner HarshmanYouth Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockNew Community Dev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthRaffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEaster Egg Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viki PenaBell Ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthFirst Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Warnock