Kathy Novak, is our Club President for the 2020-2021 Optimist year. 

Last Updated on: 12/03/2020

Hello Clarkston Community!

As we begin the start of the Holidays….our Optimist Elves are busy shopping for Christmas gifts in support of RHS students. Our head elf Ed Stone, has been busy coordinating this project…thanks Ed, Santa says, “great job”! Our club member Tracy Bedford is heading up the Optimist Essay contest and has contacted the schools with all the information for the students! Check out the details under the PROJECT tab here on our HOME page. Big thanks Tracy…well done! John Merz is busy with his Large Grant Committee as they finalize who will be awarded Fall grants. John has done a great job organizing this project this year. Thank you John! And a very special THANK YOU to Pastor Rick Dake from Clarkston United Methodist Church, as he continued a long-time tradition for our club, as we invite one Community member each year, to share what the real meaning of Christmas is to them. We were most honored to have him at our meeting this morning….what a lovely and special way to begin the Holidays. Next week Thursday, 10.10.20 starts the first night of Hanukkah…those of you who will be preparing for this special week…we wish you a Holiday filled with happiness! So…as we begin this meaningful and joyful time of year, no matter how you celebrate…..please keep your friends and loved ones close in heart, if you can’t spend the Holidays close together.  And remember to approach everything with an Optimistic spirit!

Committed to Optimism,

Kathy Novak, 35th Club President