Welcome...
to the West Lincoln Optimist Club website. Optimist Clubs are serious about "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their community in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it.
The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself-
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 feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come
true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to 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
achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living
creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement 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, 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.
Purposes of Optimist International
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.