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.
Club Officers
President: Walter Michielsens
Past-President: Garrett Pedlar
1st Vice President: Karen Puzara
2nd Vice-President: Tony Puzara
Secretary: Linda Attard
Treasurer: Derek Scott
Directors
Barb Willsie
Fran Bell
Sonja Collinet
Lyette Audet
Katherine Pym
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, which is also celebrating our 100th Anniversary of Optimists world-wide dedicated to serving the youth of our communities.
At this year's Optimist Second-quarter Conference our club was proclaimed the #1 Region and also #1 District of Optimist International!
Ausable Port Franks Optimists have a lot to be proud of.
District Number: 45 (SWONT)
Southwestern Ontario
Club #: 45170
Club Name: Ausable-Port Franks, On
Date Chartered: March 28, 1983
APFO President SWONT Lt Governor :
Walter Michielsens
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. The next meeting will be on September 10th. It will be the last meeting with the current Board.
General meetings (all welcome)
1st Tuesday of each Month
Social at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm
September to June
The next Dinner Meeting will be on September 3rd. A special dinner to honour our Past Presidents is being planned.
Sponsored by:
Club #: 45012 - Sarnia-Bluewater, On
2018-2019 SWONT Governor
Words cannot express how happy I am to be your Governor for the 2018/19 year! David and I are looking forward to travelling about this great district and visiting with as many clubs and zones as time allows. This is our Centennial year of Optimism. Can you just imagine how many youth have been served over the past century? The numbers must be phenomenal! Let’s strive to make an even bigger impact on the youth and our communities this year.
Of course, many hands make light work so if we work at growing our clubs we can expand our programs and work towards “Bringing Out the Best in Youth”.
My theme this year is Rev’d Up for Optimism! Rev’d is actually an acronym for Relationships, Education, Viability and Dreams. We need to build positive relationships within our organization and communities, with the kids and each other.
We need to educate the ourselves about the needs of the communities, educate ourselves about the programs that Optimist International offers and most importantly, educate the public about who we are as an organization and how awesome we are!
We need to be a viable organization. We need a combination of fresh ideas and new faces, and experience and wisdom. There is always room for more members, more programs, more ideas so we can serve more youth! So how do we accomplish this? We dream and we dream big! Don’t be afraid to try something new.
International President Rebecca Butler Mona’s theme for this Centennial Year is “Promise Yourself” So Promise Yourself to get Rev’d Up and make your Optimism come true.
Yours in Optimism,
Cheryl and David Bolton
Of course, many hands make light work so if we work at growing our clubs we can expand our programs and work towards “Bringing Out the Best in Youth”.
My theme this year is Rev’d Up for Optimism! Rev’d is actually an acronym for Relationships, Education, Viability and Dreams. We need to build positive relationships within our organization and communities, with the kids and each other.
We need to educate the ourselves about the needs of the communities, educate ourselves about the programs that Optimist International offers and most importantly, educate the public about who we are as an organization and how awesome we are!
We need to be a viable organization. We need a combination of fresh ideas and new faces, and experience and wisdom. There is always room for more members, more programs, more ideas so we can serve more youth! So how do we accomplish this? We dream and we dream big! Don’t be afraid to try something new.
International President Rebecca Butler Mona’s theme for this Centennial Year is “Promise Yourself” So Promise Yourself to get Rev’d Up and make your Optimism come true.
Yours in Optimism,
Cheryl and David Bolton
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We often have informative and interesting guest speakers
and presentations at our general meetings!
and presentations at our general meetings!
