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 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.

A Message from Les Rogers, 2008-2009 OIFC President

Les Rogers We celebrate this year the 20th anniversary of the Optimist International Foundation of Canada. We have come a long way in the past two decades and look forward to attaining more in the coming year. It is an exciting time to be an Optimist and a Canadian. The Canadian economy is flourishing and we have a good climate for giving.
One of the most important things we do is fund the District scholarships for Optimist International. We support OI’s other programs, as well, and invite your participation in giving for Childhood Cancer.
This year we are pleased to work with a dedicated group of District Foundation Representatives and their Governors. These fine Optimists have met in training sessions to prepare them to meet the goals for the year and to represent the Foundation in the Districts.
Additionally, those who serve as Club Foundation Representatives are so important to us. CFR’s are an integral part of all we do. I want to give them a pat on the back for their work.
All of our goals for the year are goals we can reach if we work together for kids through the Foundation:

1.	We need 1,100 individual contributors this year...
a.	800 Dime-A-Day	$29,200
b.	150 Century Circle	$15,000
c.	150 Presidents Club – new and renewal	$37,500
2.	Keep all active William H. Harrison Society members and recruit four new.
3.	We need at least twelve new Christian D. Larson Partners – only one per District:	$12,000
4.	At least 300 Clubs need to contribute at least	$140,000
5.	Two new endowments to help assure the future	$20,000
Our total goal is $253,700 in unrestricted gifts

Since 1985 I have been a proud Optimist. It is an honor to work with a fine Board of Directors and serve with the District and Club Foundation Representatives on behalf of the Foundation. This year, please remember to Give Me $5 (at least) for the Kids!

Yours in Optimism! Les Rogers Signature

T. Les Rogers, President
Optimist International Foundation of Canada

A Message from Les Rogers, 2008-2009 OIFC President

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