About Optimist Clubs

     Optimist Clubs are voluntary service organizations of civic-minded men and women motivated by the desire to contribute to the community in which they live. Members are united in their purpose of developing Optimism as a philosophy of life; inspiring respect for the law; promoting patriotism; working for international accord and friendship among all people; and aiding and encouraging the development of youth. Optimists believe that in the giving of one’s self in service to others, the well-being of man, his community, and the world will be advanced. Membership is composed of citizens drawn from business, industry, and many other professions as well as retirees.

     Optimist Clubs are united through Optimist International, one of the largest service organizations in the world. With over 4,300 clubs and more than 150,000 members throughout North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, Optimists raise $45 million annually to spend on community projects that serve over eight million youth in our communities.

     Optimist International’s mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community, and the world.

     Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as an organization of people committed to optimism and self-development for the improvement of youth and community.

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 on 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 not 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.
  

     Many have found inspiration in The Optimist Creed. In hospitals, the creed has been used to help patients recover from illness. In locker rooms, coaches have used it to motivate their players.

     Optimist International adopted this creed in 1922. It was originally published in 1912 in a book titled: "Your Forces and How to Use Them." The author was Christian D. Larson, a prolific writer and lecturer who believed that people have tremendous latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with the proper attitude.

P.O. Box 792  |  Frankfort, KY 40601  |  Tel: 502.875.5348 (President: Micheal Smith)
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