Editor: Sharon Dennany, telephone 919-274-1311 or email: shar1558denn@yahoo.com

Scott Kaplan – President7360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

Zone 9 Lt. Governor – Jean RutanNorth Florida District Governor – Daniel Rich

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

September 25, 2011

Downtown Optimist ClubA periodic newsletter of the

St. Petersburg - Downtown Optimist ClubNorth Florida District, Zone 9, Club #60447

September 25, 2011

Today’s meeting at Tick TockIn attendance at the meeting were Scott, Vi, Viki, Sue Foster, CJ and Laura Morris, Lee and Judy, David and Linda Dawley, Jean Rutan, and Jim and Jane Ridings.

We still don't have a firm First Friday date and not sure that the Breakfast Club will be giving us one. Lee is still working on that one.

The Installation Banquet is Thursday, September 22nd at Banquet Masters in Pinellas Park. Price is $21.00.

We continue to work at the Pizza booth. We have 2 more games, 9/24 and 9/30. We need volunteers for those as Scott and Kathy cannot work either game.

The Halloween Party is 10/29. Lee will discuss this more at upcoming meetings.

Next meeting 10/04 at Tick Tock. Please be there and bring a friend and/or a potential new member!

ItItItIt’’’’s My s My s My s My Birthday!Birthday!Birthday!Birthday!

379,000 The acres of land covered by the 7,500 apple orchards in the United States.

ItItItIt’’’’s My s My s My s My Anniversary!Anniversary!Anniversary!Anniversary!

Lee Warnock – September 17

Vi Hayworth – September 27

Bettie Ralston – September 27

Elaine Mullen – September 28

September Trivia�The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11, 1875.

�The poem “Mary had a Little Lamb” was published September 1, 1830.

�The first airport opened on September 29.

�Band-Aids were invented in September.

�George Eastman got his patent for the roll-film camera, in September of 1888 and the Eastman-Kodak company soon was off to becoming one of America’s major corporations.

�On September 5, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed a hijacking bill, making air piracy a crime punishable by death or imprisonment.

�September 11, 1962 was the day the Beatles recorded their first single, ”Love Me Do“.

�September 24, 1789 — the US Supreme Court was established.

�On September 18, 1851 the infamous New York Times newspaper published it first edition.

There are no birthdays in September, unless I am

missing someone!

Spanish-Style Tortilla with Salami and Potatoes

Total time: 34 min / Serves 4

Per serving: 551 CAL, 38 G FAT (14G SAT FAT), 431 MG CHOL, 1,358 MG SOD, 30 G PRO, 24 G CAR, 4 G FIBER

¼ lb thinly sliced salami, halved1 large onion, chopped¾ lb medium, red potatoes (about 2) cut in ½ inch pieces3 Tbsp olive oilKosher salt and pepper¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus 1 cup leaves8 large eggs4 oz sharp white Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)1 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 - Heat over to 400ºF. Cook the salami in a large over-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate.

2 - Add the onion, potatoes, 1 Tbsp of the oil, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp

pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and just tender, 10 to 12 minutes; stir in the chopped parsley and salami.

3 - Whisk together the eggs and cheese, pour into the skillet and stir to distribute the ingredients. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the tortilla in puffed, brown around the edges and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

4 - Meantime in a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard,remaining 2 Tbsp oil, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and toss to coat; fold in the parsley leaves. Serve with the

tortilla.

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

President Scott Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-69397360 Ulmerton Rd. #21D, Largo, FL 33771

1st Vice Pres. Vi Hayworth . . . . . . . . . . . . 527-26562nd Vice Pres. Viki Pena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421-3721Sec/Treas. Lee Warnock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-7159Sgt-At-Arms/Gardner Harshman. . . . . . . . 592-0243 Chaplain Rick Rutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522-6143

DIRECTORS

Jean Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Rick Rutan (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-6143Judy Warnock (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458-8278Sharon Dennany (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..919-274-1311Gardner Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-0243Moonyeene Harshman (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 592-0243

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Oratorical Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEssay Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean RutanPrograms/Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick RutanFellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vi Hayworth/Viki PenaPoster Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean RutanO.I. Foundation Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane RidingsRespect for Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gardner HarshmanYouth Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockNew Community Dev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthRaffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee WarnockEaster Egg Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viki PenaBell Ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi HayworthFirst Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Warnock