Mission, Vision & Purposes
Mission: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Purposes: To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
2025-2026 District Officers
Governor Pam Bowman
Governor-Elect 2026-2027 Tina Barnes
Secretary Tina Bahen
Treasurer Kathleen Manchec
Immediate Past Governor Julie Zebroski
Lieutenant Governors
Zone 1 – Lt. Gov. Julie Zebroski
Zone 2 – Lt. Gov. Cynthia Malament
Zone 3 – Lt. Gov. Maureen Plumber
Zone 4 – Lt. Gov. Christine McDanal
Zone 5 – Lt. Gov. Carol Applegate