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Click Here to view some pictures from the Zone 5 Blessing of the fleet for October 6 and 7, 2007 ... Enjoy ... You will need ACROBAT Reader to view this file !

Here are some pictures from Governor Sonny ... St. Louis ...

Hagerstown ...

Nashville ...

Here are some pictures from Westminster's Hole in One Contest, taken by Dennis Lane.

Here are some pictures from Rockville's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Here are some Pictures from Pat and Ernie of there local JOOI Club ...

Here are some pictures that Dennis and Ann took at the Talbot Optimist Club's Black Tie Formal on Saturday, February 26, 2005, in Royal Oak, MD. It was a very enjoyable evening.

Below are pictures of Presidents Yves Visit to The Childern's House By The Sea and the Ocean City C;ub on January 28. President Yves was accompied by Governor Gary and First Lady Ann.

On Thursday, November 18^th the Sheraton Barcelo was the setting for the Annapolis Optimist Club’s annual Youth Appreciation dinner. Every year students from Annapolis area high schools are recognized for their volunteer activities in their communities and to the club. Students from Annapolis Area Christian School, Annapolis High School, Boy Scout Troop 422, the Key Upper School and St. Mary’s High School were recognized at the dinner. The guest speaker was 1/c Midshipman Patrick Daly, president of the Midshipman Action Group (MAG) at the USNA.

#1-Stephen Jones,17, Todd Turner,17, and Sean Bukowski, 16 of Annapolis High School.

#2 Guest speaker Midshipman 1/c Partrick Daly, president of the Midshipman Action Group (MAG) USNA, Optimist Club president Diann Turner, Annapolis, Kyle Jenkins 17 and Stephanie Channing 17, Deacon Leroy Moore all from St.Mary's High School.

#3 Newest Optimist Club member Francis McAndrews and Betty Sue Salvia, both of Annapolis.

#4 John Cahill, Annapolis Area Christian School, Andrew Ciupek 17, Boy Scout Troop 422 St. Mary's, Jennifer Gardner 17, Meredith Kotelec 17, Melinda Binn and Chip Lamb all of Key School.

#5 Annapolis Optimist Club members Carole Cramer and Jennifer Trott. (L to R)

The photos were taken by Amelia Arria.

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Miscellaneous Photos from Janet McGovern of the Hereford Optimist Club ... The Hereford Club working at the Fall Festival, Working the chains at Hereford High Football (Go Bulls!), and it looks like a zone meeting and the district meeting.

Chris Harritt, President of St. Maries Club at their installation.
Elaine Mueller, President of Hereford Club speaking to her Club and guests after she was installed.
Bob Chaney, Louie Blancato and Immediate Past Governor Ernie as Louie became Calvert's newest member for 2004-2005.
2004-05 International President Yves and his lovely wife, Ginette at the International Convention in St. Louis.

Sgt at Arms Herb Geary & Sara
Governor Elect Ron Humphreys & Beth
Past Governor Jim Williams & Ione
Past Governor Dennis Lane & Ann

Governor Gary and Ann
Terry Higgins, Sherry Hubbard and Past International President Jim Hubbard
The Arch in St. Louis

While attending the International Convention in St. Louis, MDSD Optimists enjoyed dinner on a boat trip down the Mississippi River

MDSD Optimists enjoying a relaxing time at the party given by Budweiser at the Convention

Some miscellaneous Pictures from Patrick Dale ...

The Cherry Hill Optimist Club presented "An Evening of Smooth JAZZ and Afro-Centric Funk" featuring the band, "Visions" on Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the MD Public Employees Council 67 Assembly Hall in Baltimore. Check out the pictures submitted by Past Governor Dennis Lane and First Lady Ann.

Frederick Optimists and Braddock Heights/Middletown Optimists added a Frederick Keys baseball game on Friday evening, June 9. The evening included dinner, baseball game (Frederick Won), and a fireworks show after the game. It was really a fun evening. Check out the pictures.

The pictures below are from Governor Ernie and his wife Pat ...

District Essay Winner, Leisl Eichenmuller, Chaptico-Fourth District Chairperson, Patty Mattingly and Governor Ernie
Chaptico-Fourth District President Richard Brewer and District Essay Winner, Leisl Eichenmuller.
Salisbury Police Department David T. Underwood, Sheriff's Dept. (Wicomico Co) Cpl. Steven Ray, and Wicomico Co. Correctional Dept. Master Correctional Officer Troy Abner were honored by Salisbury Opt. Club at their Respect for Law Program.
Charlie Smith of Ocean City, Chairman for the WE XL program which honored all Honor Students at Stephen Decatur High School. Ocean City Opt. Club has given over a million dollars in Scholarships to this high school.
International VP Guy Templin was the keynote speaker at the WE XL program.

MD/SD Optimist attending the banquet at the WE XL Scholarship program.

More MD/SD Optimist attending the banquet at the WE XL Scholarship program.

Mickey Price having a conversation with Past Governor Ken Bollinger at the reception before the banquet for the WE XL Scholarship program.

Past Governor Dick Price and Governor Ernie in conversation at the reception before the banquet for the WE XL Scholarship program. In the background is the Principal of Steven Decatur High School talking with Charlie Smith.

A parent registering a young fisherman with Chairman John Horsmon for the Calvert Opt. Club Fishing Derby. We had over 100 kids registered. All that attended had a great time fishing and enjoying hot dogs, drinks and chips.
Fishing Derby was held at Parron Pond.
Lots of fish were caught at the pond with Bass being caught and released.
Member Jack Brown and Gov. Ernie cutting worms for our young fishermen.

Front Row, L to R. is Public Safety Dispatcher Candice Marie Wheelock, Calvert County Detention Center Sgt. Carter Gray, MD State Trooper 1st Class Wayne A. Koch, Senior Asst. States Atty. Lisa Ridge, Back Row, L to R is Dept. of Natural Resoures Cpl. Sean Garren, MD Fire Marshall Office DSFM Don P. Brenneman, Calvert County Sheriffs Office DFC Glenn Libby were our honorees for our Respect for Law program.
Some of our entertainment at the Ocean City Conference was listed on the program as 2 M's + 2. The 2 M's are our very own Immediate Past Gov. John Mansfied and Barbara Mansfield and the +2 are friends of the Mansfield from their college days.
Coupling Chair Jim Williams giving his report at the Ocean City Conference.
Passenger Chair John Bateman delivering his report at the Ocean City Conference.

International Vice President Guy Templin speaking at the Ocean City Conference in April.

Executive Board Meeting at Ocean City Conference.

Dundalk Breakfast Opt. Clubs Essay Winners.

Dundalk Breakfast Opt. Club Officers with their Essay Winners and Principal of their school.

Winners of Oratorical Contest for Zone 5.
Gov. Ernie attending the Oratorical Contest for Zone 5.
Compton-3rd District Secretary Jimmy Long. Compton-3rd District Opt. Club was the host club for Zone 5's Oratorical Contest.
Oratorical Contest Chairperson Marsha Poulos at Zone 5's Contest.

These pictures were taken at Ocean City Conference of the Opti-Players and their 2004 performance of "The City Slicker".

Patrick Dale and the St. Maries Optimist have been very busy ... Click on the photo for a larger version of the picture ... Click on the link for a look at all 47 of Patrick's photos! Click Here!