Optimist Club Halton Hills
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The Optimist Club of Halton Hills is a local service club geared towards helping youth. New members always welcome! The Optimist Club of Halton Hills is part of the Optimist International association. More than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicate themselves to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."
Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth.
With their positive attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.
Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs.
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.
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.
To give so 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.
In 1922, the Optimist Creed was adopted as the official creed of the organization. The Optimist Creed was developed by Christian D. Larson.
Some of the local Halton Hills community-based youth programs, events, activities or groups that The Optimist Club of Halton Hills has provided either through volunteering or funding support for over the years have included:
197 Air Cadets Typhoon, Acton
Army Cadet League
Breakfast with Santa
CCDHH: Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
COLS Central Ontario Leadership Seminar
Cross Country Races
Eagles Jr Rookie Ball
Georgetown Minor Soccer
Georgetown Mustangs Soccer
Halton Hills Baseball Association
Halton Hills Blue Fins
Halton Hills Thunder Atoms Hockey Team
Hockey Heritage Optimist Club award
Jr World of Golf
Lorne Scots Cadets
Oratorical Speech Contest
Provide parking support for Classics for Cancer Car Show
Public Skating Christmas and March Break
Respect for Law
Rock The Hills Music Festival
Salvation Army Sportz Plus recreation programs for kids
Santa Calling
Saturday Centre Christmas Party for individuals with autism/ASD
Twisters Hockey Team
Youth Appreciation
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Halton Hills Optimist Club to Sponsor Oratorical Contest for Students Halton Hills, Ontario – The Optimist Club of Halton Hills is encouraging area students to speak their minds about the topic “How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others” as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for the 2015-2016 year. The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ speeches based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. Winners will receive cash prizes and the winning speeches will be sent to the Zone level, and possibly the District level for the opportunity to win college scholarships. Winners of the District level will be eligible to compete in a regional competition in St. Louis Missouri at Saint Louis University. Winners of the regional contests will compete in the World Championship also held at Saint Louis University. Students could possibly win up to $22,500 (USD) or more in scholarships! The contest is open to students under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2015. “As they prepare for their future, many of our local students need experience expressing their thoughts and opinions to an audience,” Club President Sunny Mehta said. “The Oratorical Contest challenges them to do just that and also offers an opportunity for scholarships. In this way, our club hopes to bring out the best in each of them and help them achieve their goals for the future.” The deadline to hand in speeches is March 23rd. Students wishing to participate in the oratorical contest can find out more about the contest by contacting Peter Welling at 905-459-4724 or Sue Walker at 905-691-8987 or email optimistclubhaltonhills@outlook.com The Optimist Club of Halton Hills has been participating in the Optimist Oratorical Contest for over 20 years and has been active in the community since 1972. Other programs and service projects that the Club is involved in include Santa Calling Program, Cross Country Race, TVCogeo Bingo, Thursday Evening Bingo at the Optimist Hall, and Texas Hold’em. Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with 93,000 adult and youth members in 3,200 clubs in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean and throughout the world. The Optimist Oratorical Contest is one of the organization’s most popular programs, with more than 2,000 clubs participating annually. Carrying the motto “Bringing Out the Best in Kids,” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year. To learn more about Optimist International, please call (314) 371-6000 or visit the organization’s website at www.optimist.org.
February 2016 Dinner Meeting
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We're looking for a couple of Optimistic Bowlers to make a team for the Annual Bowl for Kid's Sake Tournament on Sunday February 28th. No previous bowling experience needed. ;) Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette is set to host this annual event taking place at Georgetown Bowl in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. Companies from across Halton Hills and players from the Georgetown Raiders have signed on to join the Mayor in an afternoon of bowling, prizes, and more. To register for The Optimist Club of Halton Hills Team visit http://bbbsh.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1148657&lis=1&kntae1148657=0E2F04F9B39D4A70937418E05546AB14&team=6633699 Can't play? Follow the link and sponsor us!
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Save the date - Saturday May 14th. The Optimist Club of Halton Hills presents - A British Night. Tickets sales start next week.
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Halton Hills Optimist Club's chili rocked at the Acton Winter Carnival Chili Cook-off. Thanks to club President and Chef Sunny Mehta and his assistants Optimist Joan and Paul. Special thanks to all our members who came and showed your support!
Chili Cook-Off & Samples
Come out and support The Optimist Club of Halton Hills this Sunday. President Sunny will be wearing his chef hat at the Acton Winter Carnival's Chili Cook-off. Come sample the different chilies and cast your vote for the best one! Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/677150229093741/
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At our last dinner meeting, Optimist Club President Sunny presented an Appreciation Award to Rick and Sheri Chambers. Rick joined the Optimist Club of Georgetown in 1978, then left to go overseas in 1983. He rejoined the club in 1991. Sheri was part of the Opti-Mrs., as at that time the Optimist Club did not allow women to join. Over they years they have helped with Bang-O Rama, our Santa Calling program, Texas Hold'em Nights, Bingos, Cross Country Runs and many, many more events. In 1999, Rick was elected Club President. Please join us in saying "Thank You" to these two wonderful and deserving people!
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In 1922, the Optimist Creed was adopted as the official creed of our organization. The Optimist Creed was developed by Christian D. Larson. It details a number of pledges to which our members attempt to adhere. 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. - 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. - To give so 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.
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Have you played Optimist TV Bingo yet? You should! All money raised supports youth in Halton Hills! Pick up your cards at the Info Booth at Georgetown Marketplace, Main Video & Variety, Mountainview Variety, Halton Hills Sewing Machine and Vacuums, Norval Convenience, Preston's Convenience, Acton Discount Variety and Giant Tiger Every Tuesday evening 7-8pm Special thanks to TVCOGECO Halton
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Please join us in welcoming our newest members, Iris and Olaf Krahmer. Pictured with Optimist Club of Halton Hills President Sunny Mehta (left) and Lieutenant Governor Norm Paget.
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We received a lovely thank you note from Community Living North Halton. Optimist Club of Halton Hills donated $600, and made sandwiches for their annual Christmas party. As well some our members volunteer at the party. Another example of how the money we raise at our events, goes back to helping youth in Halton Hills! Pictures from the event can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/clnhalton/timeline/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1454313599&hash=-8509347775885893698&pagefilter=3
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