HAPPY HOLIDAYS

It's been while since we have shared on this platform; but what better time to reconnect than in this season of peace and goodwill when we all take time out to reflect on the wonderful gift of love and the message of giving.
Here is a message from our 2012-2013 Governor Lynden Buchanan:

At this special time of year I take the opportunity to wish all Optimists and their family a Peaceful and Holy Christmas.  Not everyone celebrates Christmas as it is commonly done for a number of reasons; some as a result of their religious beliefs and others for cultural or economic reasons.

Undoubtedly though the message of Christmas resounds for all to pattern; God gave the Gift of Love to the world and this Gift keeps on giving every day; it is a message of service, of giving of one’s self to the improvement of the welfare of others who are primarily unable to do so on their own. This attitude of service and giving transcends religious, cultural and economic restrictions and therefore make this particular time of year special.

My message is that we seek out individuals who are not able to improve their particular welfare and give of ourselves in such a way that will bring joy to those to whom we give.

Remember the starfish story, it didn’t cost the little girl any money, she had no religious barriers, no cultural indifference, the starfish needed help and they couldn’t help themselves. She couldn’t save all of them, but in her special effort she saved as many as she could reach.

What about you and your club? Maybe you are unable to reach out to all the children around you BUT you can reach out to some. Make a difference this Christmas; and you don’t have to celebrate the religious ritual, give of yourself in service and you will reap a distinct joy that you made a difference to someone who needed your attention.

And guess what? It comes right back to you in so many ways. 

Governor Lynden

Optimist International Caribbean District

December 2012

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

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