Newsletter – April 23, 2026
NEWSLETTER - April 23, 2026 A dozen members shared breakfast, discussion, and humor this morning at Liberty. Although Mindy Williams (from Whaley) was unable to come this morning as our guest speaker, she is planning to attend next week and confirmed the...
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!
Newsletters
Newsletter – April 2, 2026
11 members greeted our guest speaker for the morning, Angela Lots, speaking about her Faith Foundation Resources program (she also has opened and operated ATL Jamaican Jerk eating establishment in the area for a few years). With this non-profit organization and a...
Newsletter – March 26, 2026
Mike Morgan (in center in above photo) returned as the Guest Speaker to speak with us this morning, invited by Monthly Program Chair Joe Cozart, with whom Mike works at Teachout Security. This time, he spoke on a subject related to his recently completed doctoral...
Newsletter – March 19, 2026
Josh Hobson (in center of photo above, flanked by Monthly Speaker Chair Joe Cozart on left and Club President Rich Lewis on right) spoke with our 13 Club members attending this morning about his personal history: from his youthful experience of riding go-carts while...
Community Events
Stammtish and 60th Birthday Celebration
I’d love for you to join me in celebrating my 60th birthday! It’s a milestone worth marking, and what better way to do it than with great friends, good food, and a few laughs? 📍 Where: Vic’s Place (behind Ruggero’s Italian Restaurant)...
Building Community and Joy: The Success of the West Flint Optimist Club’s Stammtisch
The West Flint Optimist Club has always been dedicated to bringing people together and making a difference in the community. Over the past year, one initiative has stood out for its unique approach to fostering camaraderie and joy: the Stammtisch. Held every other...
2024 Breakfast with Santa for Michigan School for the Deaf Students
The holiday season is just around the corner, and the West Flint Optimist Club is excited to bring back one of our most heartwarming traditions! On Wednesday, December 4th, we’re hosting our annual Breakfast with Santa Claus event for the students of the Michigan...