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Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves.
Purposes of Optimist Clubs
- To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
- To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
- To inspire respect for the law;
- 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.
This site is operated and managed by Eclectic Sales & Creative Marketing, LLC (ESCMI). ESCMI is operated by Dave Crabill and Jeff Dennings, both Optimist Club members. They recognized the need to help clubs promote their great events and programs online and developed a simple to implement plan to do just that. Scroll down to check out all the great things that Optimist Clubs do to help local children and get involved in any way you can! Children are our future! Use the Menu to find a club in your area and make a difference!
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West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 11/14/19
Our Guest speakers this morning were Major Randy and Joy Martinbianco from the Salvation Army. We have supported this organization for many years. They are asking if we would ring bells again this year. The date will be Dec 6th at Elga CU on Pierson rd. There will be...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 11/7/19
Welcome Mike! Our newest member Mike Butts was installed by the prez, this morning. Mike is a lifelong member of the Flint area, an Ainsworth grad and retired from GM. We are proud to have Mike as a member. Cindy Sullivan was our guest speaker this morning. Cindy is a...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 10/31/2019
Soon to be...….King Mic! That right, folks. The reign of terror, under the Dread King Jeff, is coming to an end. Soon to be new member, Mike Butts, has turned in his application and money. Our Halloween meeting began with Kevin leading in the pledge. The General also...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 10/27/19
Guest speakers Steve and Rose Schlott We had another lively meeting this morning. 13 members on hand with a number of fines paid by Steve and Art. Steve and Rose Schlott were our speakers this morning. If you remember, last year Steve told us of his saga with...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 10/20/19
Phil Holmblade, Ms Black Fit and Fine Patty Williams and President Greg. Dan Crannie led us off this morning's pledge with 14members in attendance. Phil introduced "Dime a Day", a program we participated in last year, with money going to the OI foundation. Mic...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 10/10/19
Robin Chamberlain (Answer Center for Women)with our own Mic Goulet Robin Chamberlain visited us this morning to share information about Answer Center for Women. This organization dedicated to encouraging young people toward "positive life decisions" has been providing...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 10/3/19
Recently installed President Greg Hilliker opened the first meeting of this Optimist year with Pledge and Prayer led by 2 of the 13 members present this morning. Matt Mrasek announced that the Xbox game system donated by the Club to Hurley Children's medical program...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 9/26/19
Stephanie Confer with our own Bill Hentgen Stephanie Confer, long known as "Stephanie K" (radio personality/DJ), is now a spokesperson for the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA), our award-winning and nationally recognized public transit system. Started in 1971, the...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 9/19/19
Director Deb from St. Francis Prayer Center Deb Hawley from St. Francis Prayer Center came to tell us more about her work near the intersection of Carpenter Road and Dort Highway. Started by a priest in 1974, concern was focused on the poor in "the Projects" (a term...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 9/12/19
Today's guest speaker from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint spoke to a small group, prompting speculation about rain endangering some hairdos. "Nevertheless, she persisted": Emily Leonard is Director of Grants and Public Relations at BGCGF, having risen...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 9/5/19
"People, Pigs, Planet: Sustainable Farming" is an excellent slide presentation offered to us by Mary Kelpinski , CEO of the Michigan Pork Producers Association. In addition to passing out recipes and cooking suggestions, Mary pointed out that pork production has...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 8/29/19
Our planned speaker from the St. Francis Prayer Center fell down some stairs, broke a leg, and is undergoing surgery today, so she is planning to be with us on September 19., according to John Losinski. Without a formal speaker, we followed the normal opening...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 8/22/19
Kevin Shaw, from Coffee Beanery, spoke with this morning's 16 members about coffee, his coffee, and his business. Started by Kevin's parents with $75 and enthusiasm under a different name in 1968, the business has expanded to 60 domestic location and 30 international...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 7/18/19
A small gathering of 10 members this morning saw President Phil Holmblade open the meeting with the Pledge (led by Bill Hentgen) and Prayer (led by Ken Cullen), followed by several announcements: Bill Hentgen announced the delayed opening in December of the Proton...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 7/12/19
Casey Schlinker, having moved from "Development Director" to "Program Manager" at Whaley Children's Center, returned to speak with the Club about new developments regarding the Whaley kids. A huge new commitment, in keeping with the increased emphasis on transitioning...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 6/27/19
Richard and Carole Beauchamp told us about "The Secret Life of Bees" this morning, sharing details of the mating, reproduction, division of labor, lifecycle, and communication patterns of the honeybees that are so important to the pollenation and replication of our...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 6/13/19
Tom Travis and President Phil Tom Travis is Director of Education and Social Services for Carriage Town Mission and was here to speak about his role in assisting our area's homeless community in connecting with resources and gaining the skills and contacts that can...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 6/6/19
Chad Young is "Township Manager" for Mundy Township and came to tell us about the plans for June 18th Official Groundbreaking for the Miracle League ADA accessible ballfield and the new Hill Road Park development. Mundy Township just passed its 1st-ever bond issue and...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 5/30/19
We were happy to have Dave Borowski and Karen Strader with us this morning from Thrivent , a "not-for-profit" financial organization oriented toward community service. From a Christian foundation, Thrivent has Credit Union, financial planning, money management, and...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 5/16/19
Susana Wight, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of the Flint City Bucks, came to speak this morning of the new high=caliber soccer ("football") team in town Brought here by the the former President of the Firebirds hockey team, the Bucks played their first game...
West Flint Optimist Newsletter – 5/9/19
Bill Reaves is Speaker Chair this month and announced that Pastor Dave (from Bill's church) is unable to speak, so Bill himself took over the speaker role and told us about "Via de Christo", a group that focuses on faith, fellowship, and service and has various forms...