Just A Little Over a Month to Go!
Hey, TexHomal District -
Sometimes it's hard to believe that nearly a year ago, we merged the great North Texas and Oklahoma Optimist Districts into a new family of similarly-minded volunteers, united in their determination to "Bring Out the Best" in our youth.
We Did It! and I certainly mean "We", because without you working with me to connect our similarities, we might still be stuck behind the differences that make us uniquely individual.
My main goal for this year was to bring us together, share and celebrate our successes, and to CONNECT on multiple levels: in person at conferences and events, on social media by showing other clubs what we are out there doing, and with the community at large as we work to demonstrate to and through youth that there is something to be Optimistic about, with a captial "O".
As we navigate this last month of FY 2023-24, remember the tenets of our Optimist Creed, particularly these (They aren't exact, I've simplified them a bit):
Forget the Mistakes of the Past and Press ON to the Greater Achievements for the Upcoming Year, i.e., start planning your Youth Activity programs, contests, and fundraisers NOW! We've tried to share some of those programs with you on the TexHoma Optimist Road Show. Don't be afraid to reach out to other clubs and get some new ideas!
Take each day as an opportunity to improve yourself. Get out of your comfort zone a bit and try something new. And, remember to laugh at your own frailities. Goodness knows that this year I've thrown that terribly imperfect side of me out there for all of you to see!
Find the positives in other indviduals and take to time to personally acknowledge those in words, whether spoken or written. You might change somebody's life or at least, improve their day!
And, above all, consider this: you aren't to old to change your habits or too small of a group to make a difference in the life of someone.
Optimists: Let's Connect!
Thanks for an unforgettable year,
Governor Stephanie
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March 20, 2024 | Int'l Day of Happiness | On March 20th every year, the world comes together to commemorate the International Day of Happiness. The International Day of Happiness 2024 is not just another date on the calendar, but a global mov |
OIF Grants | Deadlines Coming Up! | Childhood Heath and Wellness cycle 1: January 25.
Club Grant - New Projects - March 18, 2024
Info on the OI Foundation website:https://www.oifoundation.org/ |
Optimist Institute | 2023-24 Training Deadline | All club officers (president, secretary and treasurer, OI Foundation rep) need to complete this training by March 31, 2024 for your club to be considered for honor or distinguished awards. |
3rd Q Conference | April 26-27, 2024 | Conference and scholarship contests. Location is Home2 Suites, 4110 NW Expressway, OKC. Deadline to get event room rate is March 26. Make your reservation: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/r |
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Governor's Message |
Welcome to the new TexHoma District!
I have been a member of the Optimist Club of Fort Worth since 1997 and have served in most of the board positions of my home club. I became involved at the District level after my retirement from the City of Fort Worth, serving as Lt. Governor twice, District Foundation Rep three times, and most recently as the NTX webmaster.
I come from a family of service-oriented individuals: medical, military, religious, and public safety.
I'm excited to have the opportunity to start blazing new trails in Optimism in the Southwest. This has been home to me and my family for over 150 years. I am a native of the DFW area but have been all around this region in my travels and plan to see even more of it during the
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Stephanie Sullivan 2023-2024 |
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