Optimist International is a service club whose slogan is Bringing out the best in kids. The first Optimist club was founded in 1911 in Buffalo, New York and the International was founded in 1919 in a meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. A Service club is a type of voluntary organization where members meet regularly for social outings and to perform charitable works either by direct hands-on efforts or by raising money for other organisations. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: Buffalo, NY Location Location of Buffalo in New York State Government County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Geographical characteristics Area Total 136. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: Derby City or, River City Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
Optimist International
Although membership has been rapidly declining in the United States, the organization is expanding internationally. The organization currently has over 100,000 members in over 3,700 Optimist Clubs. Image File history File links Optimist-Logo. ... Image File history File links Optimist-Logo. ...
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OptimistInternational's concerted effort in this and many subsequent home-front campaigns during WWII is considered by many as the organization's highest achievement.
In 1957, OptimistInternational celebrated the first observance of Youth Appreciation Week on an international basis to recognize and commend children and teenagers, who are too often given a bad rap.
The purpose of the Foundation is that it operate exclusively for the charitable, literary, or educational purposes of OptimistInternational.
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