1. Downtown Optimist Club A periodic newsletter of the
St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist Club
North Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447
June 1, 2010
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
Board meeting meets on the first Tuesday, after the regular meeting
Tick Tock Restaurant 8123 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg (727) 498-8563
Editor: E. Gardner Harshman, telephone 727-592-0243 or email: gharshman@tampabay.rr.com
Interim Editor: Sharon Dennany, telephone 919-274-1311 or email: shar1558denn@yahoo.com
Today’
Today’s meeting at Tick Tock
We had in attendance; 9 Downtown members, 5 Sunset members, plus 3
dual members and 1 guest. Scott called the meeting to order and
welcomed the Sunset Club. It was good to see Betty Ralston in
attendance. Scott Kaplan announced that he had represented the
Downtown Club at the Largo golf tournament, where the club sponsored
a hole. They made a profit of $775, which will be used for school
supplies/expenses. Scott thanked the club for their support. Scott was
also a big part of the Relay for Life held at Largo Central Park. Scott did
13 laps, and they made between $700 - $800 for the cause. The E3
JOOI kids made over $300 selling papers at the Trop. They put that
money to good use by purchasing $250 worth of goodies (five boxes) for
our troops. How great is that?! Vi Hayworth announced the she and
Governor Ric are working on a new club, made up of young adults. That
should be in the works very soon. Governor Ric & Vi are working on
another club in Palmetto. If you know of anyone in that area who would
be interested, please let them know. There was another discussion on a
trip over to Hard Rock casino. Numerous members are interested, as
well as members from other clubs. Vi & Viki will chair this and look into
more details and advise the results. Scott and Laura Morris celebrated
birthdays, so they were presented with the ice cream cake and candle!
Rick will celebrate one also, on the 3rd, so we all sang Happy Birthday to
all three.
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2. Ronald McDonald House
Rick Rutan announced the next visit would be July 20th. A
decision will be made later to determine what we will serve.
Tropicana Fund Raiser Update
Lee reported that so far the club has received
one check in the amount of $107 for the first
night at the Pizza booth. In all, ten members have
worked so far for a total of five games. The club will be
receiving additional checks for the other nights worked;
approximately another $450. Lee keeps a total of hours and
number of workers for each game. The Trop sends the check to
the St. Pete Club (since they invited us to help them). They in turn,
forward a check to Lee for our clubs portion. Papa John’s Pizza is
on the 3rd base side. If you’re having pizza at the game, remember
to visit the booth. Our members who work the games, put in about
5 hours per game. Hats off to all of those who participate!
Raffle Ticket Fund Raiser Update
Lee also reported that our STAR Salesman, Jim Ridings,
has already sold out. In fact, he pre-sold tickets that he didn’t
even have. Jean will share some with him. Way to go Jim!
Installation Banquet
This years banquet will be held this year at Banquet Masters on
Park Blvd. Vi consulted with incoming Lt. Governor Jean
Rutan, since this is her event. Please mark your calendars for
September 23rd. It’s an unbelievable price of only $20 per
person, which includes the complete meal, tax and tip! More
info to follow later.

3. Sunset Club Steals the Gavel
Prez Rick Borsick and Prez Elect Kim Vi,
Borsick drove over from Wesley Chapel Thank you for taking
to steal the gavel, along with Past Prez minutes for me in my
Dan Mobberly, Rita Huntley, new absence. I appreciate it
member Kelly Brockstedt and her very much!
husband Don. After invocation and the Sharon
Pledge of Allegiance, Scott delivered the
gavel to Prez Rick Borsick.
August Convention
things in life that, Vi gave an update on the
once gone, convention to be held at the
never come back… Downtown Hilton Hotel the
first weekend of August. It
Time - Words - Opportunity will be tied in with the First
Friday/Get Downtown event.
She encouraged all members
to attend the convention and
announced that anyone who
has never been to a district
Lee Warnock
convention before will receive
gave an
update on the FREE registration. How can
upcoming you beat a deal like that?
bowling party,
which is this
Saturday, June 5 th at the Seminole
Lanes, Park Blvd. and Starkey Road.
This event is for the Foster Kids and
the E3 JOOI kids. Lee asked that
anyone who is available please come
out and help with serving the kids.
He will need lots of help!

4. Maxine’
Maxine’s Corner
Maxine on “Driver Safety”
“I can't use the cell phone in the car.
I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.”
Maxine on "The Perfect Man"
"All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want,
when I want, for as long as I want, and then go
away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged
up and ready when needed."
Downtown Optimist Club Website
Scott announced that Sharon Dennany has
created a website for our club and it will soon
be available to the membership. He
complimented Sharon and the membership
thanked her for her hard work.
50/50 Drawing
Well it finally happened! Drum roll please……….
Viki Pena drew the Joker and won the 50/50 jackpot
for $344.50. Congratulations Viki!

5. It’
It’s My Birthday! It’
It’s My Anniversary!
June 3 – Scott Kaplan No anniversaries
June 3 – Rick Rutan this month
If your birthday or anniversary was missed send me
any e-mail. You may not be on the list.
New Club
Rick Rutan announced that he, with the help of
Governor Ric & Vi, will be working on a new
club at the Harley-Davison store located
on 54th Avenue North. This event is
scheduled to take place on Friday, June
11th. We set up at 4:00 pm and the event
starts around 5:00 pm. Rick invited members
to drop by for a visit.
Five year old Parker and his
mother were flipping through
photo albums one rainy Sunday
when, after seeing a picture of his
mother as a little girl, he asked,
“Mommy, when I have kids, who
do you they they’ll look like?
Observations of “Well” his mother speculated, “if
you have a little boy, I bet he’ll
Growing Old look like you. And if you have a
little girl maybe she’ll look like
When you need the discount you your wife” Parker frowned a
paid full price. Now you get discounts moment. “I have a wife?” he
on everything…movies, hotels, exclaimed, dumbfounded. “How
flights, but you’re too come I’ve never met her?”
tired to use them.

6. OI Foundation Fun Facts
Chuck discussed and explained
where the money for the One out of 20 people have an
Foundation comes from, within the extra rib
districts. These are the scholarship Istanbul, Turkey is the only city in
funds that the districts present at
the world located on two continents
the district conferences. It isn’t too
late to join the Dime A Day The name Wendy was made up
Program. Chuck has the forms for for the book "Peter Pan."
that and all the other Foundation
programs. Chuck announced that Orcas (killer whales), when
he now has all of the five-year traveling in groups, breathe in unison
commitments to cover the matching
Elizabeth Taylor has appeared on
funds from a generous donor within
the cover of Life magazine more than
the district. He has ten donors @
$250.00 each and five donors @
anyone else
$500.00 each. These donors will Humans are born with 300 bones
continue to contribute these in their body, however when a person
amounts for a total of five reaches adulthood they only have 206
years. This covers the three district bones. This occurs because many of
scholarships. Great job, Chuck! them join together to make a single
bone
Happy Birthday Rick
Party…
Birthday Party This is how much time you have
Rick Rutan invited everyone spent over your lifetime…
to his 84th birthday party on
Sunday, June 6th at 4:00
pm to 8:00 PM at their Years
home. Jean will be serving
1,008 Months
one of her wonderful
buffets. Rick requested that 4,368 Weeks
he not receive gifts, but 30,660 days
anyone who so desires may
bring paper products to be 735,840 Hours
donated to Ronald
McDonald House. 44,150,400 minutes

7. Downtown Optimist Club of St. Petersburg
3558 100th Terrace
Pinellas Park, FL 33782-4100
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.
CLUB OFFICERS DIRECTORS
President Gardner Harshman. . . . . . . . . . . 592-0243 Jim Sirrianna (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-2718
Vice Pres. Scott Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535-6939 Viki Pena (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421-3721
Vice Pres. Vi Hayworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-2656 Chuck Hayworth (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527-2656
Sec/Treas. Lee Warnock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-7159 Jean Rutan (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143
Sgt-At-Arms Jim Sirrianna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-2718 Rick Rutan (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143
Chaplain Rick Rutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522-6143 Judy Warnock (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458-8278
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Oratorical Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Warnock
Essay Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Rutan
Programs/Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Rutan
Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vi Hayworth/Viki Pena
Poster Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean Rutan
O.I. Foundation Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Ridings
Respect for Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gardner Harshman
Youth Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Warnock
New Community Dev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi Hayworth
Get Away Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Easter Egg Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Kaplan
Bell Ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi Hayworth
First Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Warnock