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Managing Editor Dennis Osterwisch Editor Daniel le Baugher

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If every Member were to strive to grow the project they are the most passionate about by 10% each year, they would need to recruit more volunteers to achieve their goals. Bigger and better projects mean more Members and more kids affected by Optimists!

Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organi-zation that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; To inspire respect for the law; To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

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 in 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.

The Optimist (ISSN 1085-5017) (CPN 40032242) (USPS 808-320) is published quarterly in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer by Optimist International, 4494 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108, a non-proft and incorporated association of Optimist Clubs located in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. Periodicals postage paid at St. Louis, Missouri, and at additional mailing offces. Subscription rate: $4.50 per year for club members, $5.00 per year for nonmembers. No responsibility is assumed for the opinions expressed by authors of articles or claims by advertisers.

Fall 2014 | Vol. 95 No. 1

2 Introducing the International President and First Lady 5 Club of the Year Incentive

10 The United States Navy and Optimist International 14 Strategies for Member Retention 16 Top Club Projects Recognized 20 Las Vegas Convention in Photos 22 Meet the 2014-2015 Leadership Team 29 A Summer of Champions at the OIJGC