Optimist Day

Optimists around the world celebrated Optimist Day on February 6 by wearing their Optimist International gear and engaging in service projects, seeking proclamations and other actions to raise the visibility of Optimism. Did Optimist Day pass you by? Start planning for May, which is Optimists in Action Month, and mark your calendars for the next Optimist Day, February 4, 2021!

1. Kingston - The Optimist Club of Kingston shared the world of reading by donating more than 200 books to the Jamaica House Basic School.

2. Daniel Boone - Members of the Douglassville-Daniel Boone Optimist Club of Pennsylvania only have eyes for Optimist International.

3. Cedartown - The Cedartown Optimist Club of Georgia is ready to serve in their Optimist International aprons.

4. Lloyds - Tom Lloyd, left and Janet Lloyd, right, brought their Optimism to get fit with their personal trainer. They belong to the Optimist Club of Des Moines Western-Noon.

5. Harbour View - The Optimist Club of Harbour View, Jamaica, sported their OI shirts and pins with pride. 6. Metro Riverfront - Members of the Metro-Riverfront Optimist Club of Detroit displayed the Optimist Creed during their celebration. 7. Festus Crystal City - The Festus-Crystal City Optimist Club of Missouri gathers for an Optimist Day photo.

8. Dade - The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club of Florida received a proclamation from their county commission designating the first Thursday in February as Optimist Day.

9. Okotoks - Amy Giroux, president of the Okotoks Optimist Club of Alberta, wore her OI hat to visit with her alpacas.