Newsletter – September 17, 2026
Guest Speaker George Wallace (no, not THAT George Wallace, but indeed a distant relative - grandfathers were brothers) was invited to speak with us today by John and Joe Farah (all seen in above photo). He has been a traveler, collector, retailer, and fund-raiser,...
Newsletters
Newsletter – September 10, 2026
Seen in photo above are Traci Pigott, Director of CRIM Sports, and 3 of her staff (James, Josh, and Nick), sharing breakfast and information with us about recent and future CANUSA and Ralph Boyer Scholarship decisions. Our own Member Steve Schlott updated all of us on...
Newsletter – September 3, 2026
Our scheduled speaker for today did not show and later apologized through Steve Schlott for her absence due to a family situation. After a week of hiatus and healing, I am back at the keyboard! (Jeff Dennings apparently has some notes from last week that he will...
Newsletter – August 20, 2026
Paul Rozycki, long-time political science professor and "Outstanding Retiree Award” winner, continues to be a popular commentator and served that function today at Club. (He is in the center of above photo, with West Flint Optimist Club President Rich Lewis on the...
Community Events
26th Annual Interceding for Children Fundraiser Dinner
Dear Village, On behalf of Motherly Intercession, I am pleased to invite you to our 26th Annual Interceding for Children Fundraiser Dinner, The Heart of a Hero: Honoring Our Village Champions. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 5:00 pmGenesys Conference &...
2025-2026 Installation Banquet
The West Flint Optimist Club invites members, family, friends, and community supporters to join us as we celebrate the close of a successful year and look forward to an exciting future!
William “Bill” R. Reaves Elected Governor of the Michigan District of Optimist International for 2026–2027
The West Flint Optimist Club and the Michigan District of Optimist International are proud to celebrate the election of William “Bill” R. Reaves as the Michigan District’s Governor for the 2026–2027 Optimist year, which runs from October 1, 2026,...