HISTORY
OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONALPlease click the above "Events" for more information on ongoing and upcoming events
Club Background and Milestones
We are an Optimist Service Club (Club #21541 in District 21), chartered on September 28, 1999 in the Windy Hill Area of Atlanta, Georgia. The Optimist organization dates back to 1919 with Optimist International headquartered in St. Louis.
Optimist have over 140 clubs and 6000 members in Georgia alone. Worldwide, there are about 127,000 members and 3700 clubs
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HISTORY
OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Our Philosophy
Our positive approach, our upbeat outlook, and our commitment to creating a more optimistic future is what differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer opportunity.
Communities throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations have been touched by the powerful, positive force of Optimist Club members.
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Our Projects
Angel Tree Project (in conjunction with Cobb Family Resources) where we provided Christmas presents, clothes, and food to six needy families. We provided about $3,400 in goods and presents.
Cobb Family Resources Food Drive where we assisted in collecting donated food items for needy families in the Cobb County area.
Respect for Law - Honoring and supporting the men and women of Law Enforcement in various ways.
Optimist International Junior Golf Tournament - In June of 2000, we sponsored our 1st annual Georgia District Qualifier, allowing 35 junior golfers ages 10 -18 to participate and have fun. We helped to organize the entire event, which was held at the Legacy Golf Links on Windy Hill Road. We supplied lunch, golf goodies, trophies, and sent winners to the Georgia District flight where we paid their entrance fee.
On May 31, 2001, we sponsored our 2nd annual Georgia District Qualifier, allowing 40 junior golfers to participate and have fun. We helped to organize the entire event, which was held at the Fox Creek Golf Links on Windy Hill Road. We supplied score keepers, lunch, golf goodies, trophies, and sent winners to the Georgia District flight where we paid their entrance fee.
Love the Loop - We perform trash pickup 4 times a year on a 1 mile stretch of South Marietta Parkway "The Loop". We take pride in keeping this roadway squeaky clean.
ABC - Always Buckle your Children - We assist in an ongoing effort to teach parents the proper way to place and keep kids in the proper child restraint systems to save lives.
