Mission, Vision & Purposes

Mission: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.

Vision: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.

Purposes: 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.

The Optimist Club meets each Wednesday morning at 7:30 AM.

For more info please contact us here

Our Upcoming Events & Speakers!

Deborah Clubb, Executive Director – Memphis Area Women’s Council

January 14 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Deborah will speak on domestic violence.

Chuck Molinski of Goodwill Memphis; GOODWILL EXCEL CENTER

January 21 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

We Love Our Golf Sponsors!

2026 Major Sponsor

Past Sponsors