WINUM DISTRICT

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

2011-2012

"REFLECT THE FUTURE"

Welcome to the 2011-2012 - Reflect the Future – WINUM Optimist year!  It is my pleasure to represent and lead our membership as District Governor this year.

Reflect the Future

Everyday we send messages to those around us via our actions and attitudes.  Do we reflect to kids, community, our fellow Optimists what we want to see in future generations?  Our Optimist programs and activities are vehicles that allow us to give kids, our community, and our organization what they really need (respect, guidance, maturity, patience, support, empowerment etc.).  As Optimists – we constantly model these traits.

This year, our District will focus on meeting, mentoring, motivating, and making optimism happen for our youth, fellow members, and Optimist International.  It is time to turn the tide of declining membership and increase service to kids.  We can only do that by strengthening our existing clubs and growing our organization.  Your involvement is critical to our success.  Success starts with the one you see in the mirror – one person at a time.

Please accept my personal invitation and attend our three district conferences and convention this year.  We will explore ways to market our organization and achieve the four focus topics above.  As always – fun, fellowship, networking, and training abound when we gather together!

Be part of the excitement and enthusiasm.  Share your knowledge and talent.  Let’s Reflect the Future we wish to see in the next generation. 

Yours in Optimism,

Sue Van Dreser

WINUM District Governor