Membership

Membership is composed of people just like you wanting to make a difference, drawn from business, industry, agriculture and the professions. Our members are motivated by the desire to contribute to the community from which they and their families draw daily benefits.

There is no greater opportunity for participation in community affairs and service than in an Optimist Club.

The purposes of the Optimist Club are to develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of The Optimist Creed; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

Our Optimist Club operates autonomously. We choose our own programs, elect our own officers, and raise our own funds. Decisions are made by the club Board of Directors.

Our President is the key officer of our club. She runs good club meetings, directs and organizes the club to meet its goals and brings together all members as a contributing team. The club is chartered as a member of Optimist International, giving us the right to use the Optimist name, and providing access to the programs and services of Optimist International.

A team of enthusiastic Members makes up the STOC and still room to grow....we have silent members and active members and know our club has a volunteer role to suit your busy life style!

Check out our membership FAQ for more information!

Membership - OPEN TO ALL!

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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.

New Member Expectations:

Get Involved – They are Expected to Share Time and Talents.
Attend Meetings – Encourage Frequent Attendance at Club Meetings (and also Zone and District).
Paying Dues – Demonstrates Good Stewardship of Club.
Participate In Projects/Fundraisers of Their Choosing.
Leading and Supporting – Accept Leadership Challenges as Presented and Support Others Who are in Leadership Positions.
Sharing Friendships – Enjoy the Support and Friendship of Other Members and Make an Effort to Get to Know All of Your Club’s Members.
Recruiting Members – Instill Urgency in New Member of Need to Always work on recruiting New Members.

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