Clarkston Optimists
Welcome to the Clarkston Area Optimists website! We have been serving the Clarkston community for over a twenty-five years. Our goal is to serve the youth of our community.
What is Optimist International?
It's an association of more than 3,000 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Optimist Clubs 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 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.
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Mission Statement
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Vision Statement
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
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Optimist Creed:
1. To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind
2. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet
3. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them
4. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true
5. To think only of the best, work only for the best and expect only the best
6. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own
7. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future
8. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile
9. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others
10. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
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General Membership Meetings
We also meet every THIRD Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at Red Knapps Restaurant on Dixie Highway in Clarkston.
Please join us to learn more about the wonderful things we do for kids in our community!
The Clarkston Area Optimists operate several youth programs throughout the year, including:
1. Junior Optimists Clubs in the secondary schools
2. Alpha Clubs in the elementary schools
3. Scholarships
4. Respect for Law
5. Student of the Month
6. Middle School Activity Night
7. Oratorical contest
8. Junior Golf Tournament
9. Essay contest
Stay Informed (click above)
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We are always looking for new members. Give us a call anytime, or just stop by.
P.O. BOX 891
CLARKSTON, MI 48347
iinfo@clarkstonoptimists.org
Scholarship Winners
CONGRATULATIONS to All our Clarkston High School Scholarship winners! Six - $1,000 Scholarships were awarded last night may 14. Thanks to Curt Carson and all those involved with the Senior Scholarship committee! We will get to meet these great students at the Wednesday morning meeting May 2.
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Beach Team Work
Clarkston Optimist team up with Independence Township to fund programs and improvements to Deer Lake Beach 2012 season.
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JOOI Celebration
Students, Friends and Family members came out to attend the end-of-year celebration to hear what the JOOI Clubs have accomplished this year. What a great event.
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The Clarkston Area Optimist Club and Clarkston Community School District are uniting to showcase art in the community. Student's art will be displayed in local businesses. For Location info
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Oxford Optimist
"Kick Off"
Charter Presentation
supported by Clarkston, Lake Orion, Shelby Township
Optimists
What's Up With The
JOOI -Youth Club?
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MURDER MYSTERY
DINNER THEATER!
We had great food! A great venue! Great people! And great entertainment!
See events page for album
