MISSION:
By providing hope and positive vision, Littleton Optimists bring out the best in kids.

VISION:
Optimist Club of Littleton will be recognized as the premier volunteer organization in the community that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.

PURPOSE:
To adopt optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs and 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 humankind, community life and the world.

• 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 of 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 about the mistakes of the past and move 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 time 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