Since 1919, Optimist volunteers have been bringing out the best in youth, in their communities, and in themselves through a variety of service and volunteer projects.

The Optimist Club of Jasper was formed on January 6, 1976 and is an organization dedicated to progressive thought and action in youth and community service.  Membership is composed of people 18 years and older who are motivated by the desire to contribute to the community from which they and their families draw daily benefits.

Mailing Address:

PO box 435, Jasper, IN, United States, Indiana

Officers

President – Paul Eckert
Immediate Past President – Melissa Eckert
President Elect – OPEN
Vice President – Nicole Krempp
Secretary - Patrick Linderman
Treasurer – Greg Matheis
Foundation Representative – Sheila Harmon

Zone 6 Lieutenant Governor

Robert Scott

• Optimist Club of Santa Claus

Indiana-South District Governor

Walt Wilms

• Indianapolis Breakfast Club

Mid America Region Vice-President

Sandra Doyle

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International President

Jan Oord Graves

• South Texas District

Optmist Creed

Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.