ABOUT US
The Canyon Country Optimist Club was chartered with Optimist International on June 22, 2009 and follows the guidelines of Optimist International which recently celebrated its Centennial Anniversary in 2019.
M I S S I O N | V I S I O N | P U R P O S E
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 premiere volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop their full potential.
Carmen, Craig, and Sue Hoefflin of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation
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 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 one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
We are an active group of people, and believe with working together we can make a positive difference in the lives of children, our community and beyond.
Carmen Gilmore,
President
Carmen joined CC Optimist Club in 2013
Jim Oliver,
Past President
Jim, is a long time member of the Optimist organization since 1970.
Dianne Hardway,
Secretary/Treasurer
Dianne Hardway joined CC Optimist Club in 2014
Heather Holloway,
Past Secretary
Heather joined CC Optimist Club
in 2016