About Us
The Optimist Club of Littleton has a rich history of service to the Littleton community. With a primary focus on serving the youth,
the club exemplifies the motto of Optimist International, Friend of Youth
, and provides volunteers and financial assistance
for service projects that directly aid kids in pursuing their full potential.
Through numerous service projects, the club recognizes expertise in academics including writing, speaking, good citizenship and athletics. Support is given to youth in the form of awards, participation scholarships and general recognition for their accomplishments and good deeds. Numerous club members also serve as mentors and tutors for students in Littleton Public Schools.
The membership of the Optimist Club of Littleton is made up of local business professionals, educators and community minded individuals who are committed to making our community vibrant and strong and ensuring that our youth have the support needed to succeed in the world today and in the future.
Club members gather weekly in support of the club’s mission, as well as provide fellowship and networking. Three weeks out of the month, the club hosts guest speakers who present a wide variety of timely, interesting, and pertinent information and topics. One meeting per month is directed more specifically to the business of the club as well as emphasizing the social aspects of our group.
Starting in October, 2024, we welcome the leaders/volunteers who will help run the club for the next year:
- President: Connie Ackerman
- VP: Douglas Smith
- VP: John Hammer
- Past President: George Ackerman
- Secretary/Treasurer: Gary Olmsted
- 1 Year Director: Roy Gibson
- 1 Year Director: Troy Morley
- 1 Year Director: Bob Tucker
- 2 Year Director: Mike Corey
- 2 Year Director: Steve Patterson
- 2 Year Director: Maureen Morley
- Optimist International Rep: Phil Luccock
In a few words the club:
- Has been functioning for many many years
- Has a Positive impact on kids (Brain Bowl, Know Brainer, HOBY Awards, Essay and Oratorical contests, and more)
- Is where you find Comradery and make Friendships
- The club is Dedicated to serving the community
- Flies American flags at downtown Littleton businesses every holiday (Pride in America Flag Program)
Perhaps more telling of WHO the Optimist Club of Littleton is can be found in the Optimist Creed which we end every meeting with:
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 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