tour of the Gazebo presented to the city, dancing, really fun train ride, super training from TG Thomas our VP Elect. Of the

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1 Words from the Editor August 31, 2018 WOW everyone what a fantastic District Convention. This bulletin is a little early as I wanted to get the highlights to you. The Lebanon Optimist Club members were awesome hosts. This club is going and growing, we took notes and are planning on following there lead in Gresham. The activities were wonderful, Jazz Orchestra, wonderful BBQ with string band and tour of the Gazebo presented to the city, dancing, really fun train ride, super training from TG Thomas our VP Elect. Of the West Coast Region. The training was concise to the point and very informative. I have always enjoyed TGs info and the fun part is he is difficult to sidetrack, Ha Ha. I will put all photos together. If you have never heard Glenda Standeven speak and her jokes, you have really missed out. Glenda is the incoming president of Chilliwack. When you listen to this wonderful beautiful lady give her presentation on determination and perseverance. The words woe is me will disappear from your vocabulary. She told us that one of her goals is to be able to dance; I know she will make it. Glenda is also a recognized Author. Please go to We really missed Gary Smith Lt. Governor but when you are in the hospital it can change your plans (boy can I relate to that) that diabetes stuff can put a knot in your knickers. However Gary was admitted for Congestive Heart Failure and fluid on his

2 lungs (been there done that, no T shirt) and shortness of breath, it was discovered that Gary has a leaky heart valve and will have open heart surgery in a few months (been there too) good luck and all our best Gary. On a lighter note his preregistration for convention was refunded This last weekend was the Vancouver USA Clubs Annual campout, many clubs were represented. Be sure and make your plans for next year. Much fun and frivolity and food was had by all. I ve never seen a bat box before. Steve Enyeart and Bob LaDu have done wonders with the upkeep on the park. Boise Optimist Footballl starts on September 8 th and goes for 8 weeks. They have a 52 acre site with 2 concession stands and 16 football fields having both flag football for 6-7 yr. olds and tackle for 8-12 yr. olds. The club also has an upcoming project called Rake-up Boise and heree is the website to explain. good job folks. The Twin Falls club is sure doing gobs of things in their community. Make a Wish, Scramble for Books, Wings and Things fundraiser, donation to St. Luke s Foundation for Stop the Bleed. Robin Stanhope s report on the health of the District is that we have added 79 new members. The 2 top Clubs with 11 new

3 members each are Twin Falls and Lebanon. Robins tips; Now program, Club within a Club. Make it Fun, Reward Success, Have a Plan. Here is link to get help rastanhope@gmail.com 4 schools from the Chehalis /Centralia area were honored with $ scholarships when they were chosen as students of the month by their respective schools. Chehalis/Centralia also has their annual Motorcycle Ride coming up. Chehalis/Centralia Optimists Motorcycle Ride 2018 Motorcycle Ride Saturday, September 8, 2018 Breakfast: 9:00 am Kickstands up: 10:00 am Lunch: 1:00 pm Centralia Christian School 1315 South Tower Centralia, WA Registration On or before September 1 After September 1 Fees Individual Rider $ $25.00 Fender Fluff $ Breakfast Complimentary Continental Complimentary Continental Lunch non rider $ $10.00

4 From The Albany Optimist Club PICNIC TIME AUGUST 25 Henry & Sandy Truax have volunteered their residence for a summer picnic again. It will be Saturday August 25th at their place Scravel Hill Road NE (if you get lost call ) Time 1pm (eat at 2 o clock) We will have sloppy Joes. You can bring a salad or dessert and a drink you like (beer, wine or? Lebanon s Quirky Turkeys. There were 28 in all. Teresa got pictures of each of them. We met at the station for a train ride. Picture of outside of

5 station and the flatbed we rode in. Sorry I don t have a picture of the club car or engine. The Band at the BBQ Guest Speaker Glenda Standeven Where as. TG Thomas Key Note Speaker Piper at Banquet Dance Troop Banquet Entertainment Mary Giving Her Thank You s

6 More Banquet Entertainment Vancouver, USA Youth Camp and New Bat Box Sex is not the answer. Sex is the question. Yes is the answer. The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. Do I lose when the Police Officer says Papers and I say Scissors?

7 The Chehalis Centralia Optimist Club Presents: The 8th Annual End of Summer Motorcycle Ride Silent Auction and a 50/500 Raffle This event is a fundraiser for Scholarship Funds, Childhood Cancer Research, Sports Activities and Sponsorship of Community Events.. Free Continental Breakfast at 9:00a.m. and includes lunch at approximately 1:00 p.m. or whenever you return. CENTRALIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1315 SOUTH TOWER CENTRALIA, WA Arrive at 9:00 am for Breakfast Kickstands up at 10:00a.m. COST: Preregistered: $20.00 Single Rider Fender Fluff $10.00 Free Continental Breakfast Lunch: $10.00 for nonregistered Riders After September 1, cost for riders increases $5.00. Please send payment to: Registrar End of Summer Motorcycle Ride PO Box 183, Chehalis, WA September 8, 2018 FOR REGISTRATION FORMS CONTACT CCOC98532@YAHOO.COM OR CALL OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Like us on Facebook: Chehalis-C Centralia Optimists That s all for this time Folks. Be safe and Look out for each other.