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Stephanie Kreilein, President of the U.S.I. Optimist Club showing their new T-Shirt they designed
and created to wear at their events helping kids. We sponsored their club.
Tim Bickel, Detective for the Evansville Police Department, was our special speaker for the April 25th
meeting. Tim talked about several topicis. First up was Identify Theft: Identity theft is usually done by
someone we know. Tim explained how to protect your identity the best you can, but he said that it is
nearly impossible to keep from being a victim, if you are the target. There is a company, Lifelock Identity
Theft Protection, which has services available. They will scan the credit bureaus every day or two to see if
there is any unwanted activity. After a little checking, I found the fees for this service are $10 and $25 per
month. You don’t get much for the $10 fee.
Scams are many, but the three he discussed were the lottery scam where you pay money up-front, the
grandparent scam, and the home improvement scam. Grandparents will receive a call from a person
pretending to be a grandchild saying they have a problem and need money wired to them. We should all
know what the home improvement scam is about. Tim did say that most scams originate in Jamaica, and
they get pretty elaborate. Bulletin Editor - Gary Burk
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Great speakers, Food, Fun, Fellowship...and... We Help Kids!! Come Join US!!
Want to help our club and enjoy a day of golf? Come and join us on Wednesday, September 12th
for our 11th Annual Ed Harrision Golf Scramble at Eagle Valley Golf Course. We have several
sponsorship levels available. Go here to find out more.
The Downtown Optimist Club of Evansville Indiana , Inc., celebrated our
our 91th Anniversary on May 13, 2012.
We are now in 91 years old and still going and growing strong. We have sponsored several clubs throughout our
90 year history including the Evansville Westside and Eastside Clubs and a club
in Santa Claus, Indiana and most recently, the University of Southern Indiana
college club comprised of students. Be sure to see the photos of the
anniversary celebration on our Photos page.
Last year, Danny Rogers, International President of Optimist, sent a Tribute
Certificate to our club which was read at our anniversary on May 14th by Indiana
South Governor, Kathy Underwood.
Our club was Chartered on Friday, May 13,1921 and was the second club
chartered in Indiana and the 15th in the world. There were eighty-six charter
members.
Our club is a member of Optimist International, a worldwide organization,
whose purpose is to serve the youth in our communitys. Currently, we have
approximately 50 members.
We are members of the Indiana South District which is associated with Optimist
International. What differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer
opportunity is simple -- OPTIMISM.
Optimists take their upbeat approach and work every day to make a difference
for themselves and for the people around them. Optimists are people who believe that through positive action in
their communities they can create a better tomorrow.
Our Mission Statement: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Our Vision Statement: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer
organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
May 23 - Marcia Mills - President of House of Hope
July 27, 2011 at Camp Carson. Members pose at
the Disc Golf Course 18th hole and sign honoring
our club for our donation to pay for the equipment.
Meetings - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 11:45 am
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