There is such a focus for our clubs to perform an extraordinary project that we forget that the time we spend volunteering makes just as great an impact. Take a look at the great recognition given to the Sunrise Optimist Club of Casa Grande, Arizona by the Pinal County Fair organizers and the Casa Grande Newspapers.
According to the article, the Sunrise Optimist Club has been manning the gates to the fair since 1977 giving more than three hundred volunteer hours each year. When a volunteer group donates their time they create a spirit of community, and in this case Optimism, from the beginning plus that frees up time and money that can be spent on making the community activity that much more special.
Let's give a big High Five to the Sunrise Optimist Club of Casa Grande. Read all about the Optimist Club volunteers at the Pinal County Fair.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Optimist Club recognizes that best and brightest means more than grades!
The Hattiesburg Optimist Club in Hattiesburg, MS takes time each year to recognize fifth graders for being exemplary students. However, that doesn't mean they have to athletes or straight A students. According to Optimist Club member and activity coordinator Barbara Stanford, the recognition is for "Those good students who represent their school well."
The kids were introduced by their teachers or parents and they received a medal from the Optimist Club signifying their honor. Jalah Singleton, who plans to hang her medal on the wall in her bedroom, said she enjoys representing her school. "It really makes me feel like I'm really a good student," she said. "I'm proud of myself."
Read about these great children in the Hattiesburg American.
The kids were introduced by their teachers or parents and they received a medal from the Optimist Club signifying their honor. Jalah Singleton, who plans to hang her medal on the wall in her bedroom, said she enjoys representing her school. "It really makes me feel like I'm really a good student," she said. "I'm proud of myself."
Read about these great children in the Hattiesburg American.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Optimist Club helps students be the best they can be
The St. Andrews Optimist Club in South Carolina brings the business community together with Irmo High School students for the All You Can Be Awards Program. This year 77 students were recognized for classroom participation, adherence to school rules, improved grades and all-around leadership.
The St. Andrews Optimist Club receives nominations from teachers for their All You Can Be program. According to club president Ken Lowden, it's one of the finest examples he's seen of how Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Read all about the program in the Faces of Optimism Newsletter.
The St. Andrews Optimist Club receives nominations from teachers for their All You Can Be program. According to club president Ken Lowden, it's one of the finest examples he's seen of how Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Read all about the program in the Faces of Optimism Newsletter.
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