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Topic: “Can Society Function without Respect?”
Eligible: Students under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2017
Need: Birth Certificate/Passport, application, 700-800 word typed essay
Important Date: Club winning Essay, Application, Birth Certificate and District Contest Entry Form to District Chair, Francine Poirier, by Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Make a copy for your files.
francine.poirier@att.net 619-461-1946 6560 Casselberry Way, S.D. 92119
Scholarship: $2,500 from O.I.
Download Essay Club Planning Guide at www.optimist.org/scholarships
Any questions contact Francine Poirier
The Junior Optimist District Meeting is actually on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until NOON on Mission Bay at the Santa Clara Recreation Center 1008 Santa Clara Place, San Diego 92109.
President Nick Prillaman Jr., his beautiful wife Dottie, and O.I. Representative Jim Oliver were in town on a tour of the West Coast Regional Optimist Districts.
President Nick attended the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day and got into town that evening. Governor Lynn and her husband Jim took them to dinner at C-Level on Harbor Island, where the dignitaries got to see the Downtown San Diego skyline for the very first time! They were thrilled!
The following day, we toured the USS Midway. It was always a dream of President Nick’s to be on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier- check that one off the bucket list! After the tour, the group lunched at The Fish Market Restaurant.
That evening, the CALSO District came out in force for the dinner held in President Nick’s honor at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant. There were about 31 in attendance. The President gave a speech about the status of the Optimist Organization and what it means to live the Optimist Creed daily. He was ecstatic about the turnout and meeting all of the members of this vibrant district!
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It is with great sadness that I share news of the death of Courtney Arciaga, daughter of Sue and RC. Courtney had a form of progeria, called the aging disease, and had been fragile her entire life. However, Courtney had a great spirit and loved helping with Optimist fund raising events. That tiny body fought very hard and lived her life to the fullest. I always thought God selected the perfect parents for her because Sue and RC encouraged her and fought for her with patience and love. The family has gathered together now to mourn and remember their wonderful “princess.”
Donations can be made in Courtney’s name to the Sunshine Foundation. I’m sure you could give checks to the family later or you could send donations directly to: Sunshine Foundation, 1041 Mill Creek Drive, Feastereville, PA 19053. Optimists, some of you will remember that a couple of years ago Courtney did a presentation about this group at our meeting. It is similar to Make a Wish and Courtney enjoyed several trips courtesy of the foundation. You can find their website at Sunshine Foundation.
Just remember the beautiful person that Courtney was her entire life…
Yours, Virginia
The Imperial Beach Optimists Swore In New Officers and Celebrated Another Successful Year at Ice Cream Social Last Tuesday Oct 08, 2017 08:42PM ● Published by Paul Spear Gallery: The Imperial Beach Optimists Swore In New Officers and Celebrated Another Successful Year and Handed Out Awards on Tuesday [4 Images] Click any image to expand. […]