Optimist Creed

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 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.

The Optimist Club of San Leandro is a member of Optimist International. 

What we are:

A voluntary organization of civic-minded men and women banded together for progressive thought and action in community service.  Members are motivated by the desire to contribute to their community.

Local members meet twice a month for dinner meetings, which include club updates, fellowship, and an exchange of ideas.  District and international meetings provide additional camaraderie and networking. 

The club is governed by elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, and a Board of Directors.  Various committees are assigned additional, specific duties to help the club run smoothly.

Purposes of the Optimist Club:

• Develop Optimism as a philosophy of life
• Promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs
• Inspire respect for the law
• Promote patriotism
• Work for international accord and friendship among all people
• 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