Words from the Governor ......  Words from the Governor ......  Words from the Governor ......                                                          
                                             
                                           
                Dr. Lucille LeMieux
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Friends and Optimists: 

As a new Optimist Year begins, I anticipate your participation in district events
and projects with enthusiasm and a positive outlook for CALSO.  2009-2010 is
the year of the Eagle.  Our International President Mark Shrivers motto is
"Promise yourself...for the Kid's.  The District motto, "CALSO soars like an
Eagle" should inspire us to look up and forge ahead with renewed energy and
strength.  I challenge every member of this CALSO District to "come alive"...
to live life fully.

Ask yourself what makes you come alive and feel good?  Music?  Children?
a beautiful sunset?  flowers?  a good ball game?

Whatever it is, cherish it.  Appreciate it.  Spread that love to others?  Grow the
membership of your club!

Together we will soar!

Dr. Lucille LeMieux
Governor 2009-2010

          DISTRICT GOALS    

These may be revised depending on changes in the economic/business conditions
at Optimist International or within our District.  I've shared these goals with Lt.
Governors, Club President's-elect, secretary/treasurers and major District chairs.
Ideally, we will all incorporate these goals into our sphere of influence.

1.  Encourage a spirit of enthusiasm, and mutual cooperation .
2.  Increase District membership by 10% over the starting date of 10/01/2009.
3.  Strengthen existing CALSO Optimist Clubs.
4.  Recognize and honor an Eagle scout at each quarterly meeting.
5.  Identify areas requiring additional training and offer Leadership Development
     opportunities.
6.  Promote the Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI) Program.

       LET'S HAVE FUN WORKING FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.