| It’s that time of year again to honor one of our own! The GATEway District Hall of Fame award recognizes GATEway Optimists who have served our District with honor and distinction while providing good and effective leadership. All past and current Optimists of the GATEway District can qualify and meet the established requirements. |
QUALIFICATIONS: Serve ten (10) years as an Optimist as a member of an Optimist Club and be in good standing of an Optimist Club in the GATEway, the Georgia District, or Tennessee District, and is currently, and has been during the nominee’s term of membership, in good standing. Shall have held the office of Governor, or Shall have held the office of Lieutenant Governor and shall have attained the status of Distinguished President or Distinguished Lieutenant Governor. Shall have served on one (1) or more GATEway District Committees as its chair. Shall have served as a member, other than chairperson, on two (2) or more GATEway District committees. Shall have demonstrated personal demeanor that is in keeping with the philosophy of Optimist International and the GATEway District. NOMINATION PROCEDURE: All nominations must be submitted to the Committee Chairperson and on the official GATEway District Hall of Fame form. Click below for a copy of the form. An Optimist may nominate himself/herself, be nominated by other Optimists, be nominated by a Club President or be nominated by the selection committee. SELECTION IS MADE BY CURRENT HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2023. For more information or if you have questions, contact Albert Still, Chairman at albert_still@yahoo.com or 770-939-1934. |