The Optimist Club of Oakville, Ontario, Canada is a voluntary organization of community oriented people with a passionate desire to make our community and the world a better place for our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Community service is our by-word, objective and creed, recognizing that we must contribute something to the life of the community from which we and our families draw our daily benefits. Our membership is comprised of enthusiastic citizens from business, industry, agriculture and professions.
The purpose of the Optimist Club of Oakville is to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life; to promote an active interest in 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 man, his community and world.
HISTORY
The Optimist Club of Oakville was chartered on October 22, 1948 and has been proudly supporting the youth of our community for over 50 years. We are proud and mindful of our history, our meeting hall is adorned with pictorial memories.
MEETINGS
Our meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second and fourth Monday of each month, save July and August. Our meeting hall is in the Halton Police Children's Safety Village located at 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville. The meeting on the second Monday is a dinner meeting and the meeting on the fourth Monday is a business meeting.
MEMBERSHIP
Are you searching for an outlet to help your community, personal development, and experience rewarding camaraderie, you'll find what you're looking for in the Optimist Club of Oakville.
The fellowship of people who get things done and the example they set for embracing a similar optimistic mind set.
New social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of the community.
The opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The satisfaction of making a difference in your own life as well as our community.
For more information regarding membership call 905-878-6392
