Optimist Club of Perdido Bay

Grits and Bits

100% and Then Some
2011-2012 August 2012 C lub # 29-108 P.O. Box 87 Lillian, AL 36549 Meets Every Saturday Morning at the Lillian Community Club 8:00 AM AL-LA-MS Governor Helen Howard Lt. Governor Peggy Pope Editor: Sally McKinney-(251) 961-2620 www.lillian.org/ocpb.htm

Hi Optimists, Im back ! From Colorado, where it was warm enough & the snow melted enough to spread Daddys ashes. Mom is being cared for by my two brothers. Thanks for all your Well Wishes & Prayers. The July 21st, Buffet & Fashion Show a new version of the Club Tea was a wonderful success. Thanks to Marcia Little, Margaret Schaff & Vanity Fair of Foley, Plus a whole lot of CLUB-VOLUNTEERS! The past 13 months are truly living proof, the merging of the Optimist clubs of Perdido Bay & Lillian was the best for our KIDs & Community. This alliance has enabled US to reach out and HELP more KIDs & the Community at large. Thanks for all you do. Keep-Up the GREAT JOB!!! NOW! Mark your calendars, only two events left on my watch, September 3rd The 26th Annual Mullet Festival PLEASE HELP. The Mullet Festival is our fund raiser that brings home the Bacon for our Local KIDs & Community. Volunteer NOW!!! This is the ONE-DAY Every0ne can pitch-in! To Bring Out the BEST in KIDs. And Dont forget our Annual Club Members & their Families Picnic September 22nd, come, bring the family to Johnsons Beach, relax, have fun, enjoy wrapping up the year.
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PROMISE YOURSELF to ask everyone you meet to join the most fantastic service organization in Baldwin County THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF PERDIDO BAY

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PLEASE Keep Recruiting! We are so close to reaching the Distinguished Club level, a height the club hasnt seen since 1996, and only 5 times in all of our 27 years. Streets of Red, White & Blue Our Patriotic Fund Raiser is at 90 flag subscriptions for the year and we are now selling subscriptions a little differently for the rest of the year - $45.00 will get you the last 2 holidays this year and all 5 holidays next year. Lets keep the COLORS FLYING and paint Lillian Red, White & Blue, one flag at a time. Duane & crew ask PLEASE HELP We still NEED to work on Our COURTESY. Being COURTEOUS enough to show-up and do YOUR part in the kitchen and COURTEOUS enough to be as QUIET as possible during programs, especially the kitchen crew and helpers. GOD BLESS. Optimistically, bill c ********************************************************************** PS: I need 248 of YOU to help me with the Mullet Festival September 3rd. Sign-Up Now !

What a great event! Congratulations to all the gals and guys who made the 4th Annual Buffet & Fashion Show a success. Some of the stars include from left, Da Prez Bill Cornell, Larry Washington, Event Co-Chairman Marcia Little, Mary Coleman, Liz Whitehurst, Claudia McCarley, Phyllis Green, Inez Boyette, Michelle Cates, Louis Elliott, Jeanine Fowler, Diyonna Pope, Peggy Pope and Yasmin Showers.

This is the scene youll see every patriotic holiday when Lillian United Methodist Church property is adorned with the good old red, white and blue. You and your friends and neighbors can join in the project for a reduced rate of $45. It includes the last two holidays this year and all of next year. A $5 savings! Call Duane Whitmyer, (251) 256-4180 to sign up.

2011-2012 OFFICERS President Bill Cornell 962-2855 President Elect Ken Sanders Vice-President Butch Price Secretary Sally McKinney Treasurer Dan Church Past President Andy Wilkinson Special Advisor Lee Hoffman DIRECTORS Rod Benton 1 Yr. Mel Whitehurst 1 Yr. Rod Haught 1 Yr. Peggy Pope 2 Yr. Dave Ives 2 Yr. Mike Compton 2 Yr.

Mr. Mullet Sez Sign Up!

MULLET FESTIVAL Monday, Sept. 3
This is when we make the big bucks to fund all our projects for

KIDS!
Pass it on, check out our website: Pass it on, check out our website: http://www.lillian.org/ocpb.htm http://www.lillian.org/ocpb.htm Upcoming Events/Speakers
Aug 04 Elizabeth SchreyWho is the TPO? W. Fla. Planning Council Aug 11 Bob JonesCEO United Bank Aug 18 Mike Marshall Mobile Press Registers New Changes Aug 28 No SpeakerMullet Festival

Many of our guests had their picture taken with our celebrity organist who provided background music for the luncheon. Event Co-Chairman Margaret Schaff gives 102-year-old Ann Jackman a hug. Consider it a group hug from all of us. I hope we signed her up for next year. Thanks also to club member and model Louis Elliott for his music. We are so fortunate to have so many talented people, not only musicians, but wonderful cooks, too, providing food for close to 150 happy guests.

The Optimist Creed

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. O.I. Art Dyass, Baldwin County Planning/Zoning Board member talked about the countys Comprehensive Plan. Approved in 2009, some county commissioners want to eliminate it. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 7 in Bay Minette. Former member Rodger Hagstrom missed the OCPB Saturday morning breakfasts so much he came back. Yep, hes one of our newest members.

Kitchen Korner August 4 & 11-Team 5 Ken Sanders Michael Land Jin Pak Larry Washington Paul Wargo Ann Paddie Judy Wargo Kathy Whitmyer Carolyn Hertel Stephanie Rodriguez August 18 & 25-Team 6 Dave Ives John Horner III Steve Love James Partridge Horace Hobbs Butch Price Phyllis Green Gary Bobleter Jon Cardwell Erby Huggins September 1 & 8-Team 7 Buzz Morley Tom Kuklish James Wright Joel Henderson Duane Whitmyer Don Delmarter James Harden Bud Martin Mary Collier

Happy Birthday to You!

August Birthdays
1st Kathy Whitmyer 4th Bob James 5th Gale Highland 7th Dan Church 8th Letha Seering 12th Trip Pittman 13th Mike Compton 16th Mary Coleman 16th Ann Paddie 18th Mary Collier 19th Bill Youngs 19th James Harden 21st John Horner 21st Rod Haught 23rd Horace Hobbs 25th James Pope 26th Hoss Mack 29th Cliff Collier