News
October - November 2011
From the President's desk:
A new Year of Optimism has begun! We
are Off and Running! I'd like to
take a moment to say "Thank You" to Cheryl Pruitt the Officers and Board, for
the guidance and direction in 2010 - 2011. But most importantly, I'd like to
thank the membership, you are the ones that make this club work! We have made a
difference in many Children's lives and I am confident that we will do the same
in the future!
I have learned a lot in the past year
about, what an Optimist is and what we do. I can tell you about blessings, joy,
laughter and the smiles of little children that touch our hearts. All these
things we have shared as an Optimist Family. I am proud to be an Optimist, but
more so, I am proud to know each and everyone of you! I am excited as we move
into the new year and I know that the leadership team along with the membership
will again be lifted to new heights of joy and happiness that comes with helping
Optimistically Yours,
Russ Thomas
Optimist Club President at the Cheer Bowl for sponsored girls.
Play at the Park
On September 25 at the new Fowler Park
in Cumming was just that...a day the
Sawnee Cumming Optimist Club played and entertained 2500 to 3000 children of
Forsyth County. There were 48 booths representing many areas of interest: church
groups, private schools, professional services like dentists and orthodontists,
and the fire department that offered a variety of giveaways for kids and
information for parents as well as a variety of vendors.
Play at the Park- Happy Customer! Cheryl K"s daughter
Thank you all for your help. Without the help of members volunteering their time and talents, we would not have had the traffic at our booth or the opportunity to talk to so many people about our Optimist Club. As always, We strongly believe the Family that works together stays together.
Thank you Sawnee Cumming Optimist Family!
Oratorical Contest:
Information coming soon!
2012 Essay Contest:
In 2011 more Forsyth County students than ever before
will be vying for the $2,500 scholarship and country wide recognition.
The essay topic for this year, “How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community,”
will give young people the opportunity to express some of their life
experiences. In addition to developing their writing skills, participants also
have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
This year’s contest begins now and the completion
date is January 20, 2012. The winner will be announced about February 6, 2012.
If there are any questions or problems, please contact Perry Downen on
678-231-7025
or email him at
pdownen@bellsouth.net.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Loretta and Randy O'Dell celebrated their 7th year Wedding
anniversary on 10/9
Congratulations to Keith & Cheryl Pruitt. Their daughter Alicia was married on Oct. 1st to Nick Powers.
Happy Birthday to Cheryl Kearney on 12/25, a Christmas baby!
Loretta and Randy O'Dell celebrated their 7th year Wedding
anniversary on 10/9
Perry Downen celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary on 11/2.
Meetings
The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. The meeting place is the Fire Water ChopHouse in Cumming, Georgia. We often have guest speakers from our community and other charitable social organizations.
Coming Events:
December 7th- Mentor Me Christmas Party, Otwell Middle School
