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Brighton Optimist Club
Welcome
Optimist Clubs are chartered to serve the youth of their communities. Sometimes that can be a pretty large area. Most Clubs participate in Optimist International's signature programs like the Oratorical Contest, which provides young people the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills and a chance to win college scholarships; the new Internet Safety Program, designed to inform both young people and their parents of potential online dangers and offering safe practice tips while online; and the Childhood Cancer Campaign, created in 2001 to be "the leading force to rid the world of childhood cancer"; Clubs also conduct their own local service programs.
Meetings
The Brighton Optimist Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:30am at the Bauery Restaurant , 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton 48116. We have speakers of general interest the first three weeks, and a Club Business Meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Buffet breakfast is $7. First time visitors eat for free.
Update
We are actively planning many events, including Youth Appreciation, the Junior Golf Tournament, and the Free Fishing Derby for Kids. We are also looking for new members to help with youth activities and fundraising efforts.
Recent Activity
A $540 donation was made to the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority (SELCRA) to provide Free Skate Saturdays at the Meijer Skate Park in June 2010 (5,12,19,26).
The Club donated $500 to sponsor two students for the Reaching Higher curriculum to begin at Brighton HS this school year.
Poker fundraisers were held at the Grille 23, Old US-23 south of M-59 on Dec 16-19 and 26-29.
Over 300 lbs of food has been collected for Gleaners Food Bank so far, and we’re still taking donations.
Five members attended the Second Quarter Zone 10 Meeting in Brighton on January 23rd, along with representatives of 4 other Optimist Clubs.
A big welcome to new members, Joe Barschewski, Shannon Wilsey and James Lewis! We're happy to have you as a part of the Brighton Optimists.
P.O. Box 524, Brighton MI 48116