Programs & Projects

Safety Programs         

Sports Programs

Optimist Clubs all over the state of Tennessee run local programs in a huge number of sports.  See our Activities page for this years golf forms.
                    

  • OIJGC: A state wide Optimist International Junior Golf Competition.
  • OIJBC: A new program for Bowling
  • Tri-Star Sports Skills Contest

PGI-Personal Growth and Improvement Program

The PGI program consists of steps and stages that an Optimist makes to learn more about Optimism. These include sponsoring a new member, learning certain things (Purposes, Creed, etc.), making presentations to the club, and completion of PGI modules.

Service to aid childhood cancer patients varies from club to club. The Johnson City Zone clubs provide a birthday cake to every child receiving cancer treatments. The Optimist Club of West Knoxville provides hats to the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Hat Tree. Children receiving treatments can take a hat from the three when they leave the oncology unit.

The first full week of May is set aside for the opportunity to inspire respect for the law among young people.

Scholarship Programs

Deserving children from all over the state of Tennessee are honored for their service, achievements, or positive attitude

Youth Clubs

Optimist Clubs are proud to sponsor a variety of youth clubs.

  • Alpha clubs are for 6 to 9 year olds
  • Jr. Optimist clubs are for 10 to 13 year olds
  • Octagon clubs are for 14 to 18 year olds

Optimist Youth Club Purposes, Objects and Missions

The purposes of the club parallel the purposes of the parent club, The Optimist Club, and they are: To develop optimism as a philosophy 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; 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 wellbeing of humankind, community life and the world.

The objects of the club are to provide opportunities for members individually and collectively to participate in community services activities, develop leadership abilities and prepare for responsible roles in society.

The mission of the Optimist Youth Club is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of Club members, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to the school, community and the world.

The Octagon, a symbol of strength and unity, stands for the eight characteristics held in high esteem by Optimist Youth Club members: Honor, Respect, Friendship, Diligence, Thrift, Work, Growth and Value. See the Optimist International JOOI Club site.