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Optimist Club
Meeting Location:
Golden Rye Restaurant
1ST & 3RD Tuesdays of Month @ 8:00 AM
Mission Statement
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Vision Statement
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer
organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full
potential.
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.
Purposes of Optimist International
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the
Optimist Creed; To promote an active interest in good government and civic
affairs; To inspire respect for the law; To promote patriotism and work for
international accord and friendship among all people; To aid and encourage
the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in
service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life
and the world.
Spirit Bands are available at all schools as well as all varsity athletic
events for only $1.00
Current Members:
Jim Heaven, President
Phone: 330-542-2427
Email: jim.heaven@att.net
Joe Marino
Email: agitator01@sbcglobal.net
Don Marsco
Email: dmarsco@sbcglobal.net
Dick Younger
Phone: 330-542-2972
Email: sewbaby@att.net
Joe Mersol
Phone: 330-565-3328
Email: jmersol@gmail.com
John Riley
Email: rileyinsurance@sbcglobal.net
Please contact Jim Heaven if interested in joining at:
Phone: 330-542-2427
To Read Me Is To Know Me
By Lee Ann Mersol
My husband asked me if I’d like to go to a dinner with him on a
Sunday evening. It was the Optimist Club’s annual dinner and get
together and since I didn’t get to go last year I thought it would
be wise to go this year! As I sit here writing this article for
all of you to read I have to tell you that I am so glad that I did
go because one, I met the nicest people that night and two, I learned
so much. Especially what an Optimist is and no, it’s not an eye doctor!!
I was welcomed into the beautiful and friendly home of Ginny and Dick Younger.
I was very surprised at the warmth and friendliness these strangers showed me
instantly. I had a wonderful dinner and there was lively conversation all
evening. These new friends of mine were so open and caring that it made me
feel like sharing part of my life with them and so I did. I talked about
my life, my pets and mainly my children. In return I learned that this
group of people care for the same things in life that I do… me, my community,
and my children.
During the meeting part of the evening I sat back and listened. I heard
each of these people give ideas on what would be best for the community,
the children, and the schools. What ideas they could come up with to get
the word out to the people about the Optimists and what the Optimist Club
could do for the community and kids. But there was still one big burning
question in my mind, what was an Optimist? Are there people out there who
were like me who didn’t know the answer either? Should I ask and risk
looking like a dummy in front of these knowledgeable people? And then I
thought what my parents taught me, it can’t hurt to ask, so I did....
The Optimist Club is an association dedicated to ‘Bringing out the best
in kids’. Our Optimist Club conducts service projects aimed at providing
a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, the Optimist Club
members help empower young people to be the best they can be.
As I remember each new friend I met that night, I have to ask myself...
do I need to wait till I am older to help my children and grandchildren
that are to come? Why can’t I do it now? Yes, these people were a little
older (and wiser) than I and are still helping their children and
grandchildren. And very proudly I might add!! I’d like to be that proud
parent now...wouldn’t you?
DISTRICT #24 - OHIO
CLUB # 24349
CLUB NAME: NEW MIDDLETOWN-SPRGFLD TWP, OH
DATE CHARTERED: July 7, 1977
CLUB PRESIDENT: RALPH HEAVEN
NEW MIDDLETOWN, OHIO, UNITED STATES (English)
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