Our Mission
Bringing Out the Best in Kids - (and whatever that means to our club is what we'll do.)
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.
History of the Optimist CreedThe Optimist Creed, or "Promise Yourself" as
it was originally known, was written in 1912 by Christian D.
Larson, a writer, lecturer and publisher from Los Angeles,
California. Los Angeles area Optimists found the literary jewel
in several publications and began printing it in the club
yearbooks. With so many California Optimists familiar with it,
it was inevitable that it find its way to the Optimist Magazine
where it appeared for the first time in December 1921. |
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Mission Statement
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in
kids.
Vision Statement
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier
volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop
to their full potential.
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What Optimist Clubs DoOptimist Clubs are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it.
Optimist International officially sponsors several International Programs: the Childhood Cancer Campaign, Internet Safety, the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships and the organization's scholarship contests (Essay Contest, Oratorical Contest and Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). In addition, Optimist International encourages involvement in several other community activities:
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Respect for Law/Promotion of Non-Violence
Tri-Star Sports Skills Challenges
Youth Appreciation
Youth Safety
