WEST FLINT OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER – May 21, 2026
A group of 17 of West Flint Optimists gathered for this morning’s breakfast, fellowship and foolishness. The only non-member, Sheila Gafney (see photo above), has been at so many of our meetings over the years that some members were joking that has attended more Club...
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 – May 14, 2026
14 members and one special guest, Jennifer McKay, Chief Advancement Officer at Whaley Children’s Center gathered at Liberty Family Dining this morning for our weekly 7:30 breakfast. Jennifer (seen in photo above) has been with us before, but she came today for the...
Newsletter – May 7, 2026
A dozen of us shared breakfast, stories, laughter, and ideas today at Liberty. Jack Proffitt noted that our Club and Zone have been called on to provide a “basket” of items from our area to raffle off at the upcoming Michigan District Optimist Quarterly “gathering” ,...
Newsletter – April 30, 2026
We had a relatively large group of 17 this morning (see photo above) for our 7:30 a.m. breakfast at Liberty, with vibrant and energetic discourse and discussions. President Rich Lewis strove to gain control over the direction of the meeting by requesting that Mic...
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...