The Optimist Club of Minden Nebraska
History of our Club

Through the hard work and dedication of many area men, and the Optimist Club of Kearney, Nebraska, our local club was founded on May 22, 1973.  This year marks our 33rd Anniversary.  Over the years we have seen our membership rise and sometimes fall.  Currently we have about 80 men and women in our club.  In 1995 we started building a new park in Minden. It contains a baseball/softball diamond and soccer fields. In 1996 we dedicated the park to Augie Nelson, one of the most influential members we have had. We are one of the strongest and most active Optimist Clubs in the Nebraska District of Optimist International.
2005-2006 Officers of the Minden Optimist Club                     District & International Officers
Board of Directors
Kerwin Choquette

Shannon Lovin

Jay Nichol

Todd Rehtus

Doug White

Bart Woodward

Brent Lewis - VP

Tom Meisnbach - VP
Lt. Governor - Zone 8
         Marge Melroy - Holdrege

Governor - Nebraska District
          Del Selman

Governor Elect - Nebraska Dist.
           Bob Wriedt
Sec./ Tres. Nebraska District
            Bob Wriedt
International President
              Michel Listenberger
President
      Terry Christensen

Sec. / Tres.
      Kim Pearson

Past President
      Jerry Blazer

President Elect
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    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
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Edition of the
Minden Optimist Bull-e-tin
Link to Optimist International Web Site
Link to Nebraska District Web Site
Minden Optimist Home Page
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