The Optimist Club of Bozeman is a group of men and women dedicated to improving the lives of youth in the Gallatin Valley. Optimist Club is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2500 local clubs whose members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children in their communities and in themselves.
Founded in 1947, our club provides opportunities, activities, camps, areas and materials for youth to develop skills and improve their self worth and confidence.
The Optimist Club of Bozeman meets Thursdays for lunch or happy hour. Join us! Call 406-599-3535 or email [email protected]
COMING SOON: GARAGARAMA 2025!!
April 5, 2025, 8AM-3PM at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Booths available! Call or email us for more information!
Founded in 1947, our club provides opportunities, activities, camps, areas and materials for youth to develop skills and improve their self worth and confidence.
The Optimist Club of Bozeman meets Thursdays for lunch or happy hour. Join us! Call 406-599-3535 or email [email protected]
COMING SOON: GARAGARAMA 2025!!
April 5, 2025, 8AM-3PM at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Booths available! Call or email us for more information!
THE OPTIMIST CREED
PROMISE YOURSELF
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 within 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 to large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for gear, and to happy to permit the presence of trouble.
- To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet;
- To make all your friends feel that there is something within 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 to large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for gear, and to happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Optimist International