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.
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Our Upcoming Events & Speakers!

WKNO Radio – Pat Boren
Pat is in the Promotions department of WKNO
- Brother Juniper's
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Bike Rodeo – Keystone Elementary
Join us for our annual bike rodeo at Keystone Elementary. We’re giving away bikes, feeding the kids and more.
- Keystone Elementary
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Optimist Golf Tournament – June 2, 2025
Our annual qualifying tournament held at Memphis National Golf Club.
- Memphis National Golf Club
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Mark Billingsley – Executive Dir – Alliance Healthcare Foundation
- Brother Juniper's
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Youth Villages – Joseph Wilson
Joseph is the Assistant Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement.
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