DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.12 September 2017 Governor Gorman’s Greetings My year as Governor of the DMM is closing out quickly. I have been extremely proud of all the accomplishments the DMM clubs and members his year. You have reached out and touched more than 76,000 youth across the district. You have introduced three new communities to Optimism by building new clubs in Roseville MN, Lakeville MN and Harrisburg SD and several more are being formed now. You have recruited more than 335 new members and con- tinue to press on to greater achievements. There have been hundreds of club projects and countless hours invested that have impact- ed youth, communities and individual optimist members. In addition individual members have sowed and nourished the roots of Optimism in the many parts of the DMM by just asking a friend, neighbor or a colleague to join a club to Bring Out the Best in Youth, their Communities, and Themselves. 2016-2017 Now is no time to relax or rest as there are many more communities and many more people young and old who can improve their lives and lives of others with Officers more optimism. Remember the last time a young person at your club event was happy and pleased and rewarded you with a smile or look of thanks and won- DMM Governor Terry Gorman (Continued on page2 ) DMM Secretary/Treas. Lori Cook What you’ll find in this issue…. Honor Club = BIG DEAL! ... page 11 International President 1st Qtr Info/Registr ..... pages 14-16 Hurricane Harvey ............... page 12 Jim Kondrasuk 99th OI Convention .............. page 8 Incoming Gov Thanks! ....... page 11 August Sponsors ................. page 5 MN State Fair ....................... page 9 Great Plains Region VP Award Certification .............. page 6 OIJGC—MB ....................... page 13 Sue Fix CCC Results ........................ page 7 Optimist Creed ..................... page 3 CCOF Results ..................... page 7 DMM Governor Elect Optimist Supplies ................. page 8 Club Anniversaries .............. page 3 Kevin Hammell Oratorical Contest-2018 ....... page 6 Club Fitness ......................... page 7 Photos ................................ page 13 DMM Immediate Club News ........................... page 3 Prospecting .......................... page 9 Past Governor Club Pride Report ................ page 7 Recruit a Teacher / $30...... page 10 Ken Schulz DMM/OI Gatherings ............. page 2 Reminders............................ page 4 Essay Contest-2018 .......... page 12 Roger Haas Award ............... page 6 Gov Gorman’s Greetings ..... page 1 Strategic Planning .............. page 10 Growth / Membership .......... page 5 Teacher Incentive! ............... page 9 DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.12 September 2017 Governor Gorman’s Greetings (Continued from page 1) derment for what you had done for them. You can make that difference in your community and the life of someone else by just asking them to join your club or help them start a new club. t’s just that easy. In August 80 members, VIP’s and youth attended the DMM Convention Winni- peg. It was a fabulous gathering. Co-Chairs Jo-Anne Pelzer, Barb Sul and other members of the Winnipeg area Optimist Clubs made this one of the most mem- orable conventions. From the start there was great energy, programs, food, en- DMM / OI Gatherings tertainment and just so many ways to re-charge your Optimist batteries. There was a spirited discussion around several policy changes that I believe will DATES to SAVE 2017-18 strengthen the DMM as we move forward in the coming years. It was a great example of grass roots input, serious discussion and informed decision making 1st Qtr DMM Conference to make the DMM an unsurpassed leader in Optimist International. October 20-21, 2017 Gladstone Inn & Suites The 8 or 9 youth that participated in the Youth Program really enjoyed them- Jamestown, ND selves and had a chance to meet other young people, see many parts of Winni- 701-252-0700 peg and develop new friendships. I hope this important and worthy program will be repeated in the future. It can only be a success if you bring your children or 2nd Qtr Conf Call grandchildren to the convention to participate. You will never regret it. Our night January 2018 out at Mama Mia was fantastic. I think this was one of the best stage perfor- Date / Time TBA mances I’ve ever seen. 3rd Qtr DMM Gathering Mark Weinsoff, our OI representative and OI Board Member from Santa Barba- Scholarship Contests! ra, California was a perfect fit for the DMM. He was able to assist in Lt Gover- April 27-28, 2018 nor, President and Secretary-Treasurer training. He is an excellent speaker with Ramkota Hotel a vast background in new club building, recruiting new members and a great Watertown, SD recourse to DMM members. 605-886-8011 We had several great sessions, discussions and input from members about our 100th OI Convention new Strategic Planning Committees work. Your input into these topics is im- July 7-10, 2018 portant and vital to the long term growth, stability and health of the district. You Ottawa, Ontario will be seeing some of these ideas and proposals coming forth in the future at district meetings. There is still time for your input. If you have suggestions, 4th Quarter DMM Conv. questions or comments about any of the sub-committee topics please email August 2-4, 2018 Dave Martin at [email protected] with your ideas. Rochester, MN We have listened to past input, ideas, and member suggestions and have taken action. We’ve shorted the business meetings, introduced more topics of general interest to the convention participants and opened up more time for interaction and sharing of ideas. As noted above, the Youth Program had more attendees this year than in the past few years. I have to thank members for bringing their children and grand- children or friends along and to the convention and the host committee for de- (Continued on page 4) Editor: Curt Sandberg THANKS to everyone that submitted articles for this newsletter. For those who wish to submit articles for future issues, please email them to me at [email protected] by the 27th of each month. Thank you! 2 DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.12 September 2017 Club The Optimist Creed News Promise Yourself from club To be so strong that nothing can bulletins disturb your peace of mind. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN — To talk health, happiness and pros- Recent speakers have been from perity to every person you meet. UofM Wildlife Rehabilitation Cen- ter, Small Sums, and Engineers Without Borders. The club was To make all your friends feel that OI Pres. Kondrasuk’s Logo well represented at New Hope there is something in them. Safety Camp and is planning their Annual Club Banquet for Sep 27. To look at the sunny side of every- Club Anniversaries WORTHINGTON — 125 partici- thing and make your optimism During September pated in the All Comers Track Meet. They fielded requests for come true. Duluth financial help from Nobles County September 12, 1947 Family Fun Night, National Child- To think only of the best, to work hood Safety Council, 2018 Brew- only for the best, and to expect West St Paul ster Fun Days, National Wild Tur- only the best. September 21, 1971 key Federation, Worthington Tro- jan Booster Club, and the Bloomington Worthington Park Hop. To be just as enthusiastic about the September 20, 1973 DEVILS LAKE — 150 attended success of others as you are about Movie in the Park, after planning your own. St Cloud Morning for 80 they served 160 hot dogs at September 27, 1974 the Pool Party, collected school supplies, had a member record a To forget the mistakes of the past Jamestown segment to air on Coffee Time, a and press on to the greater September 25, 1975 local radio show, are planning achievements of the future. their participation in the Fall Festi- Eden Prairie val, Devils Lake Optimist Club To wear a cheerful countenance at September 28, 1978 Run/Walk, and the Homecoming Parade. all times and give every living crea- Prior Lake RICHFIELD — is mailing 40 let- ture you meet a smile. September 29, 1978 ters to prospective members dur- ing their “Ten or more, through the To give so much time to the im- Dickinson door!” membership drive. Many provement of yourself that you September 16, 1982 members have reported back af- have no time to criticize others. ter trips to fascinating places this Central MN Noon summer. Flags will fly from Labor September 28, 1988 Day through Patriot’s Day on Sep To be too large for worry, too noble 11 as part of their Parade of Flags for anger, too strong for fear, and Sturgis project. Change of Watch is what too happy to permit the presence of September 19, 2012 they call their annual installation trouble. dinner. Minnesota Valley ROCHESTER — geared up for September 21, 2015 their annual Hunter Safety classes (Continued on page6 ) 3 DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.12 September 2017 Reminders . Sep 15 Deadline to email Gov Terry your club's Roger Haas nominee 30 Pres Deadline to hold a NOW Mtg to fulfill Honor Club requirement Recognize Outstanding Club Member or Community Member to qualify for Honor Club - Award Certification Document on DMM 30 Sec/Treas webpage, District Business dropdown 30 Sec/Treas Complete Club Pride report on OI Leaders website 30 "Recruit a Teacher for $30" Incentive ends 30 Lt Gov/Pres Complete Annual Club Review for 2016-2017 Oct 10 1st Qtr Early Bird Registration @ $35 ends Governor Gorman’s Greetings (Continued from page 2) veloping a great youth program. We want and need to continue to make this portion of the program even better. With your support and help it will be more vibrant and fun for the youth that attend.