TRI-CITY OPTIMIST CLUB

Welcomes our members and guests!

What is the “Tri-City Optimist Club”?

Twenty Nine Current members.We are the Local Chapter of the 4th

largest Service Club in the World.We have Members from Throughout

the Tri-Cities.We Create Activities for Youth in the

area.We Provide fun and fellowship for

members!

Your Tri-City Optimist Club

“Team Photo” following the preparation of Holiday Assistance Boxes for twenty area families in need.

Memories – What are yours? What will you help to create?

The History of Optimism

1911 - First Club is formed in Buffalo, NY1919 - First Optimist Convention is held.

They adopt the “Optimist Creed”1924 - “Friend of the Boy” became slogan1924 - First Canadian club formed in

Toronto, Ontario1928 - First Boys Oratorical Contest

The History of Optimism

1972 – Our slogan changed to “Friend of Youth”

1974 - Tri-City Optimist Club Chartered1976 - First Year at the Benton Co. Fair1980 - Optimist International opened

its membership to women2010 - The year you made Optimism a

part of your life.

The History - and the Future - of Optimist Clubs

Relationship to Optimist International

Optimist International has 32 districts throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

We are part of zone ten of the Pacific Northwest District.

District meetings are held quarterly.

Relationship to Optimist International

Optimist International provides assistance to local clubs - including insurance coverage

It also provides a Foundation for funding of larger projects

Optimist International Sanctioned Programs

Oratorical / Essay ContestsYouth AppreciationRespect for LawSafety on WheelsOptimist Junior GolfAlways Buckle Children in the BackseatChildhood CancerInternet Safety

Structure of Your Local Optimist Club

General Membership of the club.Board of Directors conducts business

for the club. Made up of a President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer, & Board Members. All members are eligible to serve.

Structure of Your Local Optimist Club

FUNDING: Operational Funds are derived from two sources: Fund Raising and Member’s Dues

Raised funds are held within a Youth Account to be spent on projects in the community.

Dues are held within a general account for day to day club operations.

Structure of Your Local Optimist Club

New members pay a one-time new member fee of $25.

Yearly dues are $85.Spouse’s dues (if desired) are $65.Life Memberships are available.

Fundraising FUNOur County Fair Food Booth

When do We Meet?

Regular Membership Meetings1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 pmBoard Meetings – Second Wednesday

of the month.Whenever and wherever the youth of

our community can benefit!

Optimist’s Privileges

Serve your community through active participation in club projects

Opportunities to attend meetingsServe your club through committee workShare your involvement with othersServe your club as a club officerHave fun adopting Optimism as a way of

life!

Optimist Club Sponsorships

Columbia River Young MarinesYouth Athletic TeamsWe The People Contestants (River’s Edge

HS) Junior AchievementEvery Fifteen MinutesEACAP AssistanceRoyal Family Kid’s Camp for Foster ChildrenChildren’s Developmental Center

Optimist Club Projects

Holiday Assistance BasketsCollege ScholarshipsLaw Enforcement Appreciation DayOptimist Oratorical ContestOptimist Essay ContestYouth AppreciationWhat is Your Passion? - Bring it with

you!

Optimist Club ProjectsHoliday Baskets

Optimist Club ProjectsHoliday Baskets

Thank you received after last year’s delivery.

A memory that you can be a part of.

Optimist Club Projects

Tri-City Optimist Club provides college scholarships to worthy Tri-City Youth

Optimist Club Projects

Tri-City Optimists at “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” in Columbia Park.

Partnerships with other organizations.

Optimist Club ProjectsOptimist Oratorical Contest

Optimist Club ProjectsEssay Contest

Optimist Club ProjectsYouth Appreciation Day

The Purpose of Optimist Clubs

A Christmas Party, complete with Sam “Santa Claus” Hopwood

Optimist Social Events

Not all events are work Christmas PartySpring Campout/PicnicInstallation BanquetRegular MeetingsOur Projects ARE Social Events

Optimist Social EventsChristmas Party

Optimist Social EventsCampout / Potluck Picnic

Optimist Social EventsInstallation Banquet

Optimist Club Projects

What can YOU bring to this Club?

The sky is the limit -we have the club, you bring your ENTHUSIASM!

WHAT A TEAM!Come Join us!

Why am I an Optimist?

TRI-CITY OPTIMIST CLUB

WE INVITE YOU TO “Radiate Optimism” along with us.

You can make a difference in this club.

You can make a difference in this community.

We invite you to become an Optimist TODAY!

THE OPTIMIST CREEDPromise Yourself-

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person youmeet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make youroptimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and toexpect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as youare about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greaterachievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give everyliving creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that youhave no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong forfear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.