Fundraising: Spencerville and District Dinner Auction

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Looking Back to Look Forward
13 May· Choose Optimism
We look back to the optimist stories from the first year of the podcast with Shane and Theresa. Hear from Russ, Nick, Shane and Dave as they tell their optimist stories from the 1st broadcast and then we hear from Tina, Crystal and Melissa as they tell their story of friendship from the 4th broadcast.
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Fundraising: Festival of Trees for Christmas
29 Apr· Choose Optimism
Join us as we hear from Chuck Sawyer from the Atascadero Optimist Club about their Festival of Trees for Christmas Fundraiser.
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Fundraising: Avenue of Flags
22 Apr· Choose Optimism
It's patriotic, optimistic and lots of fun, join us as we learn about the Avenue of Flags from Mike Athmer of the Kettering Dorwood Optimist Club. Mike will tell us how to start and maintain this great fundraiser starting with any size club be they small, medium or large.
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Fundraising: Spencerville and District Dinner Auction
15 Apr· Choose Optimism
Today's topic is a super idea to get the whole community involved in raising funds for a community park, helping kids and making a difference! Larry Harper from the Spencerville and District Optimist Club is here to tell us how his club gets everyone involved to raise more that $30k, from having the youth who are involved in the culinary arts plan, execute and clean up on a fabulous dinner and having three mini-silent-auctions and one live auction.
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Fundraising: Euchre Tournament with Marlene Phillips
8 Apr· Choose Optimism
Here is another interesting "Fundraising" idea from Marlene Phillips a member of the Riverside Optimist Club. Marlene tells us how to start a Euchre Tournament. What, you have no idea what Euchre is? Well, she will give you all the details and how fun this event can be not only a fun way to raise money in the community but also be a great social event for your club. Join us to learn more about it.
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Fundraising: Pool Tournament with Chris Giarde
1 Apr· Choose Optimism
In this episode on the topic of "Fundraising" we hear from Chris Scott a member of the Helena Optimist Club about a fundraiser that began as a memorial for a former member. Learn how the club started a Pool Tournament that might be a something you might be able to do in your community.
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Fundraising: Striping Program with Bob Pancich
25 Mar· Choose Optimism
Join us as we learn about the Striping Program with Bob Pancich from the Uptown Great Falls Optimist Club. He tells us how to start a parking lot striping program in your club.
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Fundraising: Camel Races with Charles Snyder
19 Mar· Choose Optimism
We begin a new fundraising series to help clubs learn about different ideas across the Optimist International. Join us in learning about the Camel Races - Charles Snyder from the West Branch Optimist Club talks about how to start this fun event in your club variations and all.
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10. Optimist Creed Series: "To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble."
4 Mar· Choose Optimism
Danny Rodgers, Past Optimist International President, tells us his optimist story and talks about the Optimist Creed Series: "To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
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9. Optimist Creed Series: "To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."
26 Feb· Choose Optimism
Nick Prillaman, Past Optimist International President, tells his optimist story and talks about the Optimist Creed Series: "To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."
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8. Optimist Creed Series: "To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile."
19 Feb· Choose Optimism
Ron Huxley, Past Optimist International President, tells his optimist story and tells us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile."
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7. Optimist Creed Series: "To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future."
12 Feb· Choose Optimism
Patsy Garner, Past Optimist International President, tells her story and tells us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future."
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6. Optimist Creed Series: "To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own."
5 Feb· Choose Optimism
Dave Bruns, Past Optimist International President, tells his story and talks to us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own."
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5. Optimist Creed Series: "To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best."
29 Jan· Choose Optimism
Ken Garner Past Optimist International President, tell their stories and talk about the Optimist Creed Series: "To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best."
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4. Optimist Creed Series: "To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true."
22 Jan· Choose Optimism
Mark Weinsoff, Past Optimist International President, tells his optimist story and tells us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true."
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3. Optimist Creed Series: "To make all your friends feel that there is something in them."
15 Jan· Choose Optimism
Rebecca Butler-Mona, Past Optimist International President tells her story and talks about the Optimist Creed Series: "To make all your friends feel that there is something in them."
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2. Optimist Creed Series: "To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet."
8 Jan· Choose Optimism
Bob McFadyen, Past Optimist International President, tells his story and talks with us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet."
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1. Optimist Creed Series: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind."
1 Jan· Choose Optimism
Robert "Bob" Garner, Past Optimist International President tells his optimist story and then talks with us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind."
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Canadian Childhood Optimist Foundation with Tim Bell
18 Dec 2023· Choose Optimism
Join us as we talk to Tim Bell, the President of Canadian Childhood Optimist Foundation (CCOF). We learn about the difference between the Optimist International Foundation in the United States. Tim talks about the programs that CCOF has and scholarship programs.
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How your Optimism can change your life
11 Dec 2023· Choose Optimism
Join us as Lou Moss, a member of the Clinton Township Area Optimist Club tells her optimist story and how it changed her life. A member for over 30 years serving the organization as a Club President, District Lt. Governor, District Governor, International Vice President and much more. She made lasting relationships and met and married her husband Danny Moss.
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Episodes

Looking Back to Look Forward

Fundraising: Festival of Trees for Christmas

Fundraising: Avenue of Flags

Fundraising: Euchre Tournament with Marlene Phillips

Fundraising: Pool Tournament with Chris Giarde

Fundraising: Striping Program with Bob Pancich

Fundraising: Camel Races with Charles Snyder

10. Optimist Creed Series: "To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble."

9. Optimist Creed Series: "To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."

8. Optimist Creed Series: "To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile."

7. Optimist Creed Series: "To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future."

6. Optimist Creed Series: "To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own."

5. Optimist Creed Series: "To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best."

4. Optimist Creed Series: "To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true."

3. Optimist Creed Series: "To make all your friends feel that there is something in them."

2. Optimist Creed Series: "To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet."

1. Optimist Creed Series: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind."

Canadian Childhood Optimist Foundation with Tim Bell

How your Optimism can change your life