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...
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 – March 12, 2026
Tara McNamara (seen in photo above, flanked by Monthly Program Chair Mic Goulet on the left and Club President Rich Lewis on the right) spoke to the Club this morning. Although she is an area real estate agent, she wanted to inform us about two other “passions” that...
Newsletter – March 5, 2026
Standing in for the absent President Rich Lewis, Jeff Dennings called the official breakfast gathering to order, asked Steve Schlott to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt to say grace before the meal, and asked for announcements: “Queen”...
Newsletter – February 26, 2026
A dozen members (and one almost-regular almost-member, Jerry Givens) came to share nourishment, news, stories, and plans at Liberty this morning. After President Rich Lewis had “voluntold” members for the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation, he opened the meeting...
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...