OPTIMIST CLUB OF ANN ARBOR

Meets Tuesday Noons Classic Cup Cafe 4389 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI

MISSION STATEMENT:
To foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.

Current membership is 15, we are always looking for new members.

The Ann Arbor Club was formed in the 1940's and is one of some 3,200 international clubs bringing positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. We believe in young people and empowering them to be the best they can be with Optimist volunteers helping them make this world a better place to live.

Pamela Sasaki, President - (734) 971-4989, psasaki@ic.net
Don Thiel, Secretary/Treasurer - (734) 663-0292, dlthiel@comcast.net

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.