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Make note of our state wide events and activities that all of our clubs will simultaneously participate in along with so many other volunteers from communities all across Georgia. Mark them on your calendars, join us, and let your Optimist pride and help show itself. As always, the themes of our state wide events and activities will always fall under one of our SCOPE categories below.
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During the month of February, if anyone asks you that age old question; How are you? simply answer in the way shown below and our organization will begin to be known across our wonderful state.
With 1700 members, if you answer this way at least 3 times a day for an entire month, over 150,000 new people will know about who we are, what we do, and why we are doing it. With more potential members in our district, the more positive change we will be able to engage in.
How are you?
Actually, I’m living the best moments of my life right now… thanks!
Why is that?
Well…I’m a Georgia Optimist
Who are they?
They are one of life’s greatest opportunities!
What do you mean?
Well, by bringing out the best in kids, I actually….(and share your statement of what you do now that you did not do before)
Our next event:
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 2012 Oratorical Contest Information |
This Year's topic is "How my Optimism Helps me Overcome Obstacles"
Please note the new criteria for eligibility: The contest is now open to students under the age of 18 as of December 31, 2011 who have not yet graduated from High school or the equivalent.
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 Contest Deadlines: Club: March 3, 2012
Zone: March 24, 2012Region: April 21,2012District: May 6, 2012 Click here for a Club Planning GuideContact the Lt. Governor of your zone for time and place of the zone contest.
There is a $35.00 entry fee for each contestant entered in the Zone contest. Please make checks payable to Georgia District Optimist International.The district has been divided into four regions:
- Region 1: Zones 1,2,3,4
- Region 2: Zones 6,7,8,9
- Region 3: Zones 5,12,13,14
- Region 4: Zones 10,11,15,16
The time and place for the Regional Contests will be announced when available. |
Contest supplies may be ordered from Optimistsupply.com
1-855-664-3506
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District Chairman
Vince Murray
Cell Phone - 706-833-7766
email:
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- 99% of teens use the internet
- 7% of 12-14 year olds have received an online request for a nude photo of themselves
- 80% of students are aware of cases of cyber-bullying
- 94% of students admit to being cyber-bullied and did not tell an adult
Georgia Optimists invites ALL GEORGIANS to join 1700 hundred Optimists, from the comfort of their own home, their own school, their own offices as we all come together to view a 10 minute video that is dramatically enhancing the safety of our children and is protecting them from the dangers that lurk “on-line” everyday.
Our Goal: To have 250,000 adults “VIEW THE VIDEO”
From : Your home, office, or local café
How: Simply log onto You Tube and type in Internet Safety the Optimist Way
When: Coming Spring of 2012
View the Video, understand the dangers, and realize what you can do at home to fight the horrific threats happening just a few steps away from our kitchens, our bedrooms, our living rooms, and dining rooms!
Once viewed, please send us an email to
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and we will send you, free of charge, our:
“I Viewed It” Gift Package containing sponsored
2 “I Viewed It” T-Shirts shirts,
1 “I Viewed It” Bumper Sticker
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