Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves.
The Caribbean District has been “Bringing out the best in our Kids” for over 25 years. Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth.
* Best known in their communities for their upbeat attitudes.
* Believe in young people and empower them to be the best they can be
* Optimist volunteers continually make this world a better place in which to live.
* There are over 60 clubs and 1800 members as part of 2,900 autonomous Clubs (worldwide)
The Optimist movement came to Barbados in 1992 with the first club being ‘The Optimist Club of Bridgetown Barbados’.
Since then the movement has expanded to twelve clubs island wide with over 300 members working directly with over 3,000 youths per year.
Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves.
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
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.
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.
