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Our Tools For Success »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 ln 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.
Greetings SWIS District Optimist Friends,
This takes me back in time, the date October 1, 2020, and I was sitting writing my Governor Message the first time! A moment in time, a place in history, an accomplishment never expected, a creation of everlasting memories. Now, here we are, creating another moment in time some four years later.
I am beyond grateful to serve this Optimist year with two very good Optimist Friends who have proven time and again their passion for Optimism along with serving youth and communities, Jo’El Pearlman and Maureen Crombie. As our 24-25 Governor Team and as our theme states, we are “Better Together”.
I find it hard to put into words my feelings of being able to once again serve our SWIS District in the capacity of Governor. It is a pleasure to serve our clubs, our members and above all else, serve our youth. Isn’t that what we are all about???
Our district conferences and events are geared to help our clubs achieve more by sharing ideas and learning together.
SWIS 2nd Quarter 2025 Conference, TBD
TENTATIVE ZOOM Meeting, Saturday, February 2025,
Online Registration Opens: TBD based on DATE
The 107th Optimist International Convention will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, June 29 to July 2, 2025. It promises to be a fantastic chance to hear motivational speakers, attend workshops, meet and socialize with other Optimists, and have fun!
107th Optimist International Convention | View Details
June 29th to July 2nd, 2025