The Optimistic. Oct. 19 Club Meeting

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1 The Optimistic Oct. 19, 2017 The Official Publication of the Optimist Club of Las Cruces The Club meets at 6:30am for breakfast every Thursday at IHOP on Telshor Blvd. Oct. 19 Club Meeting We sure are missing our Bonnie this morning.good service and attentiveness is a delight and you only miss it when it s gone. We started out day singing Happy Birthday to Terri and Ray. We talked about poinsettias and how many we d like to order for this year. Still wondering about brochures; somebody outside our club paid for and dealt with the printing of them last time. Jack will contact the person and talk about the changes needed to be made. Bob would like to have brochures ASAP so that people can get orders going in November. We need your feedback on artwork for the trailer! Please see pages 2 & 3, then send your feedback to our fearless leader, Rick or to Donald. Today, Donald told us about the trip he and Lesa took this summer. They spent 30 days roaming around the western states, including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, among them. He got to summit the highest peak in Montana, Granite Peak, on the day of the solar eclipse and they were in the path of totality. Cool!!!!! His retelling of doing a slot canyon gave the editor a panic attack...but he and Lesa had a great time! They camped most of this UPCOMING EVENTS: 10/19 Donald Wilson 10/26 11/2 Amador Gonzalez 11/7 Board Meeting 11/9 Business Meeting 11/4 Ride Right, Ride Bright 11/11 Asombro Desert Dash trip and had a splendid time! He s been at his job for 30 years and this trip was helpful in making him look forward to retirement. Please let Rachel know if you re interested in volunteering for the Desert Dash on 11/11!!!! Need 2 more people!!! Jim would love to hear from YOU!!! Viewcrest NE Albuquerque, NM 87112

2 #1 On these two pages are some ideas for artwork on the side of our bike repair trailer that our own Bob Hepner drew up. Please send your feedback about them to Rick Gottlieb. We will compile the feedback and the board will decide what to do next. Please note that there are numbers on each of them to reference. Thanks!!! #2

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4 On October 27th, 2017, the American Legion Post 10, The Community of Hope, The El Paso Veterans Affairs (VA) and the VetCenter of Las Cruces will be hosting Stand Down Stand Down is a nationwide event held in local communities with the purpose of aiding the homeless veteran population in getting back on their feet. The Las Cruces Stand Down will provide veterans access to VA services and healthcare, contact with the local community outreach services, find opportunities for gainful employment, receive new or used clothing for the winter months and hygiene items. Many of these basics things can make a difference in the life of a homeless person and sometimes taken for granted by many that are not homeless. This year we are in need of undergarment for both women and men, back packs, hygiene items for women and men and clothing that will allow them to use for interviews and warmth through the winter. We are asking you for cash or in-kind donations to make this event a success. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. On a single night in the United States of America, there were 549,928 homeless people in Of those homeless, 39,471 were veterans. Through programs like The Community of Hope and events like these, the homeless veteran population has decreased by 8,000 people or 17% between 2010 through The Stand Down 2017 is on October 27th from 8 am to 2 pm at the American Legion Post 10 in Las Cruces, NM. Thank you for your time and consideration in support of the stand down event. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Andrea Sandoval, Chair Committee, Combat Veterans on Point. She can be ed at andrea@combatveteransonpoint.com.

5 Yup, still collecting tabs! Thanks!!! From the Central Elementary JOI Clubs (bring yours to any meeting and give them to Rachel) Birthdays & Anniversaries: 10/5 Rachel and Pat Gioannini 10/12 Terri Munson 10/16 Olivia Ogas 10/21 Ray Tokarczuk 10/24 Cynthia Tokarczuk 10/28 Billy Armijo

6 OFFICERS 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 Chartered Organization Rep. (Boy Scout Troop 180): 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 Upcoming District Meetings Nov Las Cruces Holiday Inn on Telshor Feb April 28 Elephant Butte Aug Zone meetings: 3pm in Deming at Rancher Grill (except as noted) Oct. 29 Jan. 28 Village at Northrise April 22 August TBD To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile To give just as 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