Optimists Do Great Things For The Community

One of the greatest 'jobs' in Optimist International is being Lt. Governor. Within your District (mine being the Michigan District), you are elected to interact with clubs in your 'zone'. My zone (Zone 10) has seven clubs. Part of my duties are to get around to the clubs, answer questions, be a resource, and to provide encouragement and guidance.

It is so gratifying to see what our Zone 10 Clubs are doing for their communities. One has just completed their Essay and Oratorical contest, others are busy with either 'Student of the Month' or Youth Appreciation activities, as the Breakfast Optimist Club of Ann Arbor is conducting. Some have recently started or are working on Junior Optimist Clubs at their schools.

There's a free 'Spring Break Fun Day' for elementary school aged children coming up in Brighton, and Ypsilanti is getting ready for their day of service for the Ronald McDonald House at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Of course it takes a lot of energy to plan and conduct these projects. Most Optimist Clubs could use a few good new members to help with existing projects and perhaps add some new ones, too.

If you're considering some kind of community service, look up your nearest Optimist Club in the directory at Optimist International and make contact. You won't be sorry.