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CLUB MEETINGS ARE HELD TUESDAY, 12:00 NOON CHINA STAR RESTURANT P. O. Box 511Bismarck, ND 58502
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THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF BISMARCK EXISTS: · TO AID AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
IN THE BELIEF THAT THE GIVING OF ONESELF IN SERVICE TO OTHERS WILL ADVANCE THE WELL - BEING OF THE PERSON,
THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD.
· TO
DEVELOP OPTIMISM AS A WAY
OF LIFE ·
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
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The mission of the Optimist Club of Bismarck, in accordance with the Optimist Creed, is that its members will maintain
an optimistic way of life and develop their potential and
the youth in our community will receive guidance and opportunities
for meaningful activity. The
motto of the Optimist Club of Bismarck is: “Optimists – bringing out the best in members.”
Current Projects/Programs
Youth Appreciation – yearly recognition to groups of outstanding youth in BismarckChristmas Gift-Wrap – 30 yrs. of this service in Kirkwood Mall Optimist Park – a neighborhood park in north Bismarck
the club maintains Youth Basketball tournaments -
an opportunity for youth of Bismarck and surrounding area Financial Support
for – gymnastic clubs, baseball, football and 4-H, Hockey, Soccer Essay and Oratorical Contests – teaches
kids to be better communicators Bike safety – teaches kids to wear
helmets and keep their bike safe Ruth Meier’s
Hospitality House – serve lunch once a month Red Ribbon Carnival
– Kids pledging to be drug free.
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The club would like to thank Wes
Engbrecht for all his hard work this past year and we welcome Ben Ereth as our new club president!
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