Welcome
Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.
Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.
Making Service and Membership Fun
How do you combine a fun event for kids with promoting membership? The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club in Forsyth County, Georgia, participated in the 9th annual "Play at the Park Family Fun Festival," a community service function sponsored by their local County Parks and Recreation Department.
During the event, the Club played and entertained 2500 to 3000 children of Forsyth County. Members staffed one of the 48 booths at the event that provided a variety of information on local groups and services. MORE
 
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MembershipThis year it pays to have Friends - Friends of Optimists, that is.
Optimist Clubs can become stronger when they surround themselves with good Friends!
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ProgramsFrom recognition and scholarships to safety and sports,
the International Programs have a service project to appeal to any Optimist Club.
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ConventionMeet Milwaukee! Plan to attend the International Convention in Wisconsin's "City of Cool" in 2012.
The latest news
Board deadline is February 1
January 24, 2012
If the Optimist International Board of Directors has been calling your name, now is the time to answer! Nominations are due to the International Office by February 1.
Qualified applicants will then be put on the ballot at the 2012 Convention, and delegates will elect two Optimists to three-year terms on the Board of Directors. Those elected will take office October 1, 2012. For information call (800) 500-8130.
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