Dear Fellow Optimists:

Our annual convention is approaching. I strongly encourage you to attend. We will have
important sessions regarding
 training,
 recognition of accomplishments,
 recognition of special people.
 remembrance ceremony
Attending the convention will allow you to receive committee updates on all of our activities
firsthand. We will also be working on the transfer of many district offices to new people, so it is
vital for Lt. Governors and District Chairs facilitate a transfer of skills and knowledge to the new
folks coming in. See you there!
Proud to be an Optimist,

Greg Kuhn
Indiana South Governor

Message from Governor-Elect Walt

Fellow Optimists of the Indiana South District, it is time for us to gather at our annual convention to
enjoy our friendship and camaraderie as optimists and celebrate all of the positive things we’ve done for
the youth in our district. As we remember the past accomplishments we also need to look forward to
our next Optimist Year and build on our achievements. The most important organization within Optimist
International is the local club. This is where the “rubber meets the road”. You are the ones who have
the most one on one contact with our youth, our schools and our communities. Among my goals are to
increase our number of clubs as well as membership. We at the District level are here to provide you the
leadership, training, and support that promote successful clubs and club activities. It is really important
that each club president, secretary/treasurer, and zone lieutenant governor be in attendance to receive
the training that many people have worked so hard to provide. We have a wonderful creed that shows
the kind of person we are to be and advises us on the things that we should be doing. Throughout my
year as Governor I look forward to visiting as many clubs as possible and observing the myriad of club
activities and projects as I can. I also want to get to know as many of my fellow optimists as I possible.