The Club meets at 6:30am for breakfast every Thursday at IHOP on Telshor Blvd. Aug. 10 Club Meeting

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The Optimistic Aug. 10, 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. Aug. 10 Club Meeting We started off the day by singing Happy Birthday to Rick.

13 and is looking for sponsors and players. Tee time is at 1pm. Board will consider sponsorship. Donald leaves for vacation Monday...have fun!

1 The Optimistic Aug. 10, 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. Aug. 10 Club Meeting We started off the day by singing Happy Birthday to Rick. Bonnie, our server, let us know that she got the job, which is great but she'll be leaving IHOP in October. Jardin de los Ninos is having a golf scramble on Oct. 13 and is looking for sponsors and players. Tee time is at 1pm. Board will consider sponsorship. Donald leaves for vacation Monday...have fun! Olivia Ogas sends her thanks for the donation to Project Link; she has purchased a bunch of stuff to help those kids out. Still waiting for a few checks for fees and sponsorships for baseball. Len has started a GoFundMe campaign to Support Stand Down. There is more information on page 3 of this newsletter. The link to the GoFundMe page is Jack got a call from Mayor s Top Teens wanting to know if we wanted to continue our support. Ellen also said that Rose Silva from the court system needs 5 bicycles for teens. Need to know sizes and types. Looking for the BIG check that we give to organizations; anybody know where it is? UPCOMING EVENTS: 8/17 Carrie Hamblin 8/24 Andy Hume, LC Planning 8/29 Board Meting 8/31 Business Meeting 9/23 Club Social (tent.) 9/28 Installation Banquet (tent.) 10/14Aggie Safety Fair (tent.) Jim would love to hear from YOU!!! c/o Elm Frost 7101 Eubank Blvd., Apt. 15 Albuquerque, NM (no calls, please)

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 2017.

2 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.

Here s a simple way we can help: -Collect non-perishable food and personal hygiene products (buy an extra item or two when you go to the grocery or drug store) What is needed:

3 A new, on-going service project for our club. Optimists CAN! Optimists know we are truly fortunate and as such, want to help out those who do not experience abundance in their daily lives. Here s a simple way we can help: -Collect non-perishable food and personal hygiene products (buy an extra item or two when you go to the grocery or drug store) What is needed: -canned meals like stew, soup, or chili -beans, pasta, vegetables, fruit -canned meats like tuna, chicken or salmon -closed and sealed jars like peanut butter -powdered milk, crackers, dried fruits, granola bars -toothbrushes, deodorant, tooth paste, lip balm, shampoo, conditioner, razors, soap (travel sizes are best for these items), SOCKS!!! Any size or style.

4 Yup, still collecting tabs! Thanks!!! From the JOI Clubs At Central and Tombaugh Elementary Schools (bring yours to any meeting and give them to Rachel) Birthdays & Anniversaries: 8/2 Linda Meyer (Terri Munson) 8/9 Billy & Maria Armijo 8/10 Rick Gottlieb 8/13 Patsy (Charley) Greene 8/18 Donald & Lesa Wilson 8/19 Charley & Patsy Greene 8/26 Randy Ranels 8/27 Jim Morrison 8/28 Donald Wilson

5 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 Chartered Organization Rep. (Boy Scout Troop 180): 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 Upcoming District Meetings Aug Albuquerque Nov Las Cruces 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

The Club meets at 6:30am for breakfast every Thursday at IHOP on Telshor Blvd. Sept. 7 Business Meeting

The Optimistic Sept. 7 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. Sept. 7 Business Meeting We are so