Newsletter – February 19, 2026
Thirteen current (and one Prospective) members joined in our breakfast this morning as we officially installed Matt Strnad as the newest member (in center of photo above with Sponsor Cindy Sullivan on left and President Rich Lewis “reading him in”). In addition to...
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 &...
Newsletters
Newsletter – February 12, 2026
Tom Yeager (on left in above photo with Club President Rich Lewis), Branch Manager of Huntington National Bank in Flushing, came as Cindy Sullivan’s guest today to speak with us about his family, career path, and local mission at his relatively new job in town a s...
Newsletter – February 5, 2026
We had 17 folks gather for this morning’s breakfast and enjoy fellowship and celebrate the longevity of the collaboration between our Optimist Club and the CANUSA games. Chris “Rooster” Daly and Tony Sitko talked about the organizational history and changes over the...
Newsletter – January 29, 2026
Fourteen members gathered this morning to hear our speaker Craig Dietrich, whom Phil Holmblade introduced as Mundy Township Economic & Community Development Director. (Left to right in above photo, see Craig, Phil, and Club President Rich Lewis.) Craig spoke...
Community Events
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,...
Join Us at Flushing SummerFest 2025 – June 19–21!
he West Flint Optimist Club is excited to once again be part of Flushing SummerFest 2025, happening June 19–21 in downtown Flushing, Michigan! This beloved community celebration is more than just rides, music, and parades—it’s an opportunity to bring...