1. 100 Years, Let’s Celebrate
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2. 100 Years, Let’s Celebrate! June 19, 1919
The founding of Optimist International
11 clubs held a convention in Louisville KY
William H Harrison elected first International President
3 years grew 11 Clubs to 49 Clubs
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3. 100 Years, Let’s Celebrate! Why Crucial Conversation
International celebrations play an important role in our society. They break down barriers and reinvigorate a sense of pride and identity. They engage our members, encouraging us to come together in celebration.
The potential social impact when Clubs and Members come together to celebrate in unity the Centennial of our organization will generate positive impact and exposure to our programs and opportunities for self improvement and community service.
When we increase our organization’s exposure we better position our organization on the international stage to generate stronger partnerships and global identity.
As we come together as members, as clubs, as Districts as Optimists we will gain a better respect for each of our own identities and share in a reinvigorating sense of pride which will last longer than year its self.

4. 100 Years, Let’s Celebrate! When July 2018 until September 30, 2019
At every event
Even hold a special Centennial celebration
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Celebrate now, celebrate often.
Use the Centennial at all your events use the logo, use the reason of the Centennial to get your name known and out in the community and even beyond.
Think of ways to expose your club’s good deeds and put on display your own legacy plus that of the organization.
Take time to think of an opportunity to host a special Centennial celebration in addition to adding the centennial into all your events.

5. 100 Years, Let’s Celebrate! How
Centennial Membership Growth Opportunities
Community Service Projects
Centennial Public Relations/Promotions
Centennial Events
Centennial Donations Opportunities
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To bring the Centennial to the forefront of everyone’s minds you can think of multiple ways to bring Optimism and the Centennial to new people;
Growth Opportunities
Centennial centered Community Service Projects
Utilize the Centennial for Public Relations and Promotion opportunities
Create a Centennial Birthday Celebration
Look for ways to highlight the Centennial for chances of donations and fundraising

6. Our Centennial Let’s Celebrate!
100 Years, Let’s Celebrate!
Our Centennial
Let’s Celebrate!
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7. 100 Ways to Celebrate the Centennial
100 Years, Let’s Celebrate!
100 Ways to Celebrate the Centennial
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