“Friend of Youth”
Who we are …
Members of the Optimist Club of Foley are men and women from all walks of life and of all ages.
We are affiliated with Optimist International, an international service organization of similar goals. We are a hands-on Club that rolls up its sleeves rather than sitting on the sidelines. We believe that, through young people, we can influence the future by encouraging good academics, citizenship, a love of sports and sportsmanship, and an optimistic view of life.
As a Club member, you will have many opportunities to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
At the Optimist Club of Foley, we also strive to have fun in everything we do. Not only is it rewarding to give back to our community, but we have a great time doing it!
Affiliation with Optimist International
Region 2 - Southeast
District: 29 - Alabama - Mississippi (AL-MS), Zone 6
Club #29065, Chartered July 9, 1947
P. O. Box 1353, Foley AL 36536
Meeting Location and Time:
Doc’s Seafood Restaurant
20520 Miflin, Foley, Alabama 36565
Twice a month at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
The Purpose of Optimist International
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 aspire 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 giving of oneself in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
Upcoming meeting dates and programs:
January 14 - Foley High School girls' soccer
January 28 - Foley High School wrestling team/ boys and girls tennis
February 11 - Optimist Club Annual Essay Contest
February 25 - Optimist Club Annual Oratorical Contest
March 4 - Foley High School girls and boys golf
March 18 - Foley High School indoor/outdoor track
April 1 - TBA
April 15 - Foley High School soccer and Teachers of the Year
April 29 - Foley High School baseball and softball
May 6 - Optimist Club Scholarship recipients
The 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 of 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 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.
Our Board
Board members are nominated by a nominating committee and voted on by the entire Club membership in the spring of each year for the upcoming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1st
Board of Directors
Pam Baker
Amanda Griffiths
Van Hubbard
Norm Moore
Brenda Shambo
Angela Sherman
Jessica Webb
Officers
President - Mike English
Vice President - Clark Cathey
President Elect - Erin Maulden
Past President - Jerome Roper
Treasurer - Richard Maulden
Secretary - Marge Moore
Start Today
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Join the club!
At the Optimist Club of Foley, we want to recruit individuals in our community who can bring new energy and new ideas to our Club. As a member of the Optimist Club of Foley, YOU will have the opportunity to meet and work with locals from all walks of life and backgrounds as we endeavor to make a positive impact on the Foley area.
We meet twice a month for lunch on Wednesdays at Doc’s Seafood Restaurant, 20520 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL 36565
We would love to have you attend a meeting on any Wednesday as our guest. We look forward to meeting you and having you become a member of our wonderful club!