ABOUT US
Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Purpose
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.
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Purpose
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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Club Officers
President: Karen Puzara
Past-President: Walter Michielsens
1st Vice President: Tony Puzara
Secretary: Linda Attard
Treasurer: Derek Scott
Directors:
Ray Horban
Lorie Scott
Katherine Pym
Sydney Ridell
Pattie Bonesteel
Garrett Pedlar
Paul Petersen
We are a community service organization dedicated to "Bringing out the best in youth, in our communities and in ourselves". Optimist clubs are members of the worldwide Optimist International service organization, Optimists world-wide dedicated to serving the youth of our communities.
District Number: 45 (SWONT)
Southwestern Ontario
Club #: 45170
Club Name: Ausable-Port Franks, On
Date Chartered: March 28, 1983
Port Franks, Ontario, Canada
Meeting Location:
Port Franks Community Center
Executive meetings (all welcome)
2nd Tuesday of each Month at 6:30pm
September to June
Board Meetings are normally held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Optimist Hall – upstairs at the Community Centre (or downstairs at times). We would love to have members come to these meetings with ideas and comments. You don't have to sit on the board to be there. They are open to any member and you will have a vote.
General meetings (all welcome)
1st Tuesday of each Month
Social at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm
September to June
IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY NOT POSSIBLE
Due to the fact that the community centre is not open, (municipality property and not supervised by a municipal employee), we cannot meet there. Our October general meeting was held over Zoom on Tuesday October 20th. Current members should watch their email for the link to join future meetings. If you require assistance to get set up, please use the contact form in the menu above. If you are not a current member but are interested in attending as a guest, please feel free to contact us as well!
Sponsored by:
Club #: 45012 - Sarnia-Bluewater, On
2020-2021 SWONT Governor - Bob Jackson
We often have informative and interesting guest speakers
and presentations at our general meetings!
and presentations at our general meetings!