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Club Officers
2011-2012
Sheryl Parmley
President
Clare Eaton
President Elect
Lee McFee
Treasurer
Rich May
Past President / Secretary
Board Members
Jr Turner
Neil Goltz
Darren Walton
Corey Latcham
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The Club meets every Wednesday noon
at
Yumi's Bakey & Deli
829 Broad St
Grinnell, IA
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Optimist Creed
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.To talk health happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends think there is someting in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything an make your optimism come true.
To thing only the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievments of the future.
To wear a cheerful contenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvment of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Mission Statement
By Providing hope and positive vision, Optimist bringing out the best in kids.
What do we do?
Kids Halloween Party - The Club and the Galaxy Youth Center co-sponsors a costume party and activities for younger kids in the community. Grinnell Optimist Support the party financialy and with volunteers.
HeadStart Field Trip - HeadStart an organization that provides preschool daycares to low-income families had budget cuts and were going to discontinue a field trip to a local Pumpkin farm. The club has underwritten the trip since 2005.
Kites over Grinnell - An annual event since 2001, the club are just one part of several cooperating groups working on the event that includes professional kite fliers and very large interesting kites. Events for kids and many colorful kites fill the day.
National Night Out - The club partners with the local police to host a citywide ice cream social at three city parks for the National Night Out program.
Aid to Families - The club provides gas cards to families who have children with serious illnesses that require multiple trips to medical facilities.
Grinnell Fly-in Drive-in- The Club Parners With Grinnell Aviation to host a breakfast for the open house and Fly-in / Drive-in. Breakfast with a twist, freaturing french toast, sausage, and beverage. A great family outing.
Optimist Essay & Oratorical Contests - The Club partners with the teachers in the local school who makes it part of the curriculum. We have sent one young man to the national level and in the process have been very impressed with the young people in our community.
Club Chartered
May 5, 2004
May 5, 2004