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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.
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Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation Founded in 1988, the Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation is a Canadian charity recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency. For the foundation, the 2010-2011 Optimist year is a hinge since it officially took the reins of its destiny. Showing its independence in relation to the American Foundation, the vast majority of administrative activities are now managed from the office of Optimist International Canada in Montreal, QC Canada.
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JOOI Clubs Youth Clubs, known as JOOI clubs are sponsored by the adult Optimist clubs. They have an independent structure from the Optimist club, inthat they make their own decisions and have their own board of directors. They also have separate programs, and the newsletter The Torch is entirely designed for them.
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Optimist Programs Optimist International is recognized for its quality programs, including its public speaking contest, essay writing, and communication for the hearing impaired competitions. These scholarships offer young people the opportunity to measure up to themselves while allowing them to pursue postsecondary education.
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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.
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Vision Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them to develop to their full potential.
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Mission By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
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Our Optimist Club Our Optimist Club is composed of dynamic, motivated individuals who use their life skills to benefit their community’s needs, especially the needs of our youth. As creative people, we constantly seek innovative ways to help our neighbors. Our club enjoys autonomy, elects its Board of Directors and therefore has the opportunity to take the necessary decisions concerning arising issues. This authority also allows us to create and implement programs specific to the needs of youth in our community. We are then able to organize fundraisers that will help the community’s youth.
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Local Optimist Club to Sponsor Essay Contest for Students

 

The North Okanagan Optimist Club is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2012.

 

The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ essays, based on the theme of “How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community” and determine the top winners, the winning essays will be sent to the district level.  Essays will be judged at the district level, and each district will send top entries to the international level. College scholarships are available for top winners at the district level. District winners are entered into the international-level judging, and one first-place winner will be awarded an engraved plaque and recognition in The Optimist magazine.

 

The North Okanagan Optimist Club invites all students under the age of 18 as of Dec.31st,2011 to compose an original essay 700-800 words.

Students wishing to participate in the essay contest can find out more about the contest by contacting the club at CONTACT: Phyllis Dyck, 250-545-0191 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

To learn more about North Okanagan Optimist Club International visit website at

http://northokanagan.optimistcanada.ca

 

  North Okanagan

Club # : 32034

District : 32      Zone : 2

Sponsored by : Coquitlam-Eve and Essex Youth Centre
 

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Vernon
 

British-Cloumbia 

Canada

 

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Janice Mori

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Location : The Pantry Restaurant, 3908 32nd Street, Vernon

Days : Monday

Frequency :  Monthly

 

 

 

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