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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: Karen Puzara
Past-President: Walter Michielsens
1st Vice President: Tony Puzara
2nd Vice-President: Red George
Secretary: Linda Attard
Treasurer: Derek Scott
Directors:
Kim Kowall
Mary Ann Strybosch
Lorie Scott
Katherine Pym
Sydney Ridell
Pattie Bonesteel
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 last year celebrated our 100th Anniversary of Optimists world-wide dedicated to serving the youth of our communities.
At last year's Optimist Second-quarter Conference our club was proclaimed the #1 Region and also #1 District of Optimist International! As well, our very own Walter Michielsen has been credited with Distinguished Lt Governor status for the 2018/2019 year! This means that the Clubs in Zone 8 did an outstanding job bringing more Optimism to our area last year.
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
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
Sponsored by:
Club #: 45012 - Sarnia-Bluewater, On
2019-2020 SWONT Governor
We are off to a great start as we begin this new Century of Optimism. The Great SWONT District continues to be the District to watch, for leadership, innovation, diversity and inclusion. Thanks to the SWONT Optimist Facebook site we can see many of the wonderful Club projects that enrich our youth, our communities and ourselves each year. This District is blessed with so many great Optimists working together to achieve our goals. Our Vision is 2020. We continue to strive to be the best as we look to the past for our history and inspiration. We look to the present to see the effect of our new clubs and new members on our ever evolving society. We look to the future as we work to increase our membership and our Optimist influence here and abroad. Technology has taken us to new levels in communication. We are fast tracking on a new learning curve that confounds and excites us at the same time. Dropbox, Webinars and Zoom connect us to our International members and reduce our carbon footprints on our fragile planet. Together we move forward, together we will succeed! Thank you to every member of our many clubs. As International President Adrian Elcock says, our Clubs are the center of our Optimist Universe. Here`s to health, happiness and prosperity.
Yours in Optimism,
Governor Ruth Quenneville
We are off to a great start as we begin this new Century of Optimism. The Great SWONT District continues to be the District to watch, for leadership, innovation, diversity and inclusion. Thanks to the SWONT Optimist Facebook site we can see many of the wonderful Club projects that enrich our youth, our communities and ourselves each year. This District is blessed with so many great Optimists working together to achieve our goals. Our Vision is 2020. We continue to strive to be the best as we look to the past for our history and inspiration. We look to the present to see the effect of our new clubs and new members on our ever evolving society. We look to the future as we work to increase our membership and our Optimist influence here and abroad. Technology has taken us to new levels in communication. We are fast tracking on a new learning curve that confounds and excites us at the same time. Dropbox, Webinars and Zoom connect us to our International members and reduce our carbon footprints on our fragile planet. Together we move forward, together we will succeed! Thank you to every member of our many clubs. As International President Adrian Elcock says, our Clubs are the center of our Optimist Universe. Here`s to health, happiness and prosperity.
Yours in Optimism,
Governor Ruth Quenneville
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We often have informative and interesting guest speakers
and presentations at our general meetings!
and presentations at our general meetings!
