January 13, 2010

Cheers for the Caldwell Optimist Club

I was a little drawn back at a recent newspaper article that listed "Cheers and Jeers" in a community of about 80,000 people.  The jeers seemed like a small town way to vent about slow drivers and haters of the local football team.  It didn't come across as a positive approach to a new year or a way to solve the writer's angst.

However, among the cheers was the Optimist Club of Caldwell who, along with dozens of other organizations, donated to the high school throughout the year.  As I read through the article looking for the Optimist Club's appearance I wondered what it would be like to have NOT been listed in this group of supporters.  I don't know about you, but I certainly appreciate cheers over jeers!

I also thought that this community could use a little more optimism.  We need to share the Optimist Creed with others and make them feel as empowered as we do every day.  Meaningful change begins when we say and believe in the first line, "Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind."

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