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

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breakfast every Thursday at IHOP on Telshor Blvd. Sept.

and Ivory Matthews, District Governor-Elect, as well as Mary Garcia, who filled out her application

Aimee is taking orders for candy and nuts for our Girl Scout Troop.

One is from Mas Distribution and Charley doesn t know who sold that ad.

There will be a concert tomorrow evening at the Las Cruces Plaza in honor of Sept. 11.

proceeds to Jardin de los Ninos, also in honor of Sept. 11.

research. She auctioned off the opportunity to cut her hair, and Jack Barclay won that opportunity.

1 The Optimistic Sept 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 honored to have as our guests Ceci Medina, current District Governor and Ivory Matthews, District Governor-Elect, as well as Mary Garcia, who filled out her application this morning! NMSU has invited us to a scholarship donors luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 6 in Corbett. Let Tommy know if you d like to attend. 5th annual Girl Scouts Women of Distinction luncheon is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 21. Aimee is taking orders for candy and nuts for our Girl Scout Troop. Charley received a few checks back from baseball. One is from Mas Distribution and Charley doesn t know who sold that ad. Let him know if it s your sale. There will be a concert tomorrow evening at the Las Cruces Plaza in honor of Sept. 11. Also, there will be a stair walk on Sunday at 8am at the Wells Fargo building downtown with proceeds to Jardin de los Ninos, also in honor of Sept. 11. District Governor Ceci talked to us the donation of her hair to help support childhood cancer research. She auctioned off the opportunity to cut her hair, and Jack Barclay won that opportunity. She told us a lot about her work to support childhood cancer efforts and her personal journey in Optimist Club and with cancer. Then, Ivory got up to tell us some about what s going on in our District, including realigning district zones 6 & 7 and improving club officer training. UPCOMING EVENTS: 9/14 Bill Matisse 9/21 9/28 Installation Banquet 10/3 Board Meeting 10/5 Business Meeting 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 An 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 Central Elementary JOI Clubs (bring yours to any meeting and give them to Rachel) Birthdays & Anniversaries: 9/2 Jackee Chibarro 9/3 Tommy Esparza 9/8 Vaughn Larson 9/11 Charlotte (Richard) Johnson 9/26 Scotty Scott 9/27 Sharon Grasse

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 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. Aug. 10 Club Meeting

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