NEWSLETTER—-November 13, 2025
Fourteen of us came to share breakfast at today’s normal gathering of members. We did not have a scheduled speaker but had a lot of discussion - Greg Hilliker announced that the Flint School of Performing Arts big “Seeing Stars” event is February 6 and he will be...
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,...
Newsletters
Newsletter – October 2, 2025
After a 2-week hiatus, I can get back into the saddle and crank out another newsletter -sorry for delay! This morning’s breakfast gathering of 13 members had no formal speaker but we had a guest who agreed to talk with us - Brian Birchmeier (photo above), from Aero...
Newsletter – September 4, 2025
An enthusiastic group of fifteen members shared breakfast, stories, and celebrations in this morning’s gathering. Mic Goulet led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt said grace at President Cindy Sullivan’s behest and a series of announcements followed: Bill...
Newsletter – August 28, 2025
President Cindy Sullivan called the meeting to order, asked Greg Hilliker to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt to give the invocation. Fortified by a hearty breakfast that helped to prepare us all for the day, some of us assembled 5 beds at 2 locations...
Community Events
Join Us at Flushing SummerFest 2024
The West Flint Optimist Club is excited to announce our participation in the Flushing SummerFest by hosting a Beer Tent to raise funds for local children’s charities. The Beer Tent will be open from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, offering an incredible...
West Flint Optimists and Flushing Rotary Join Forces for Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Every night, as children across the United States lay down to rest, some face a heart-wrenching reality – they don't have a bed to sleep in. It's a simple comfort that many of us take for granted, but for these children, it's a dream they have yet to realize. That's...
Volunteers wanted for “Build Day”!!
The most recent issue of "MY CITY" magazine mentions one of our favorite organizations on its cover: Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Flushing Chapter) has been a beneficiary of our West Flint Optimist Club's financial support and several work teams that have cut, sawn,...