The Grantham Optimist Club
History
The Grantham Optimist Club was chartered by Optimist International on December 8, 1954.
The Land the Club is situated on was purchased from the Romanak Family in 1960 for the sum of 15,000$ and the first stage of building construction began in 1962.
The Baseball Park originally a vine-land, with the Membership slowly clearing it out to begin construction on our diamonds
The Small Hall was constructed in 1962 and the Large Hall being added later.
Community Involvement
The Grantham Optimist Club has always been dedicated and involved in giving back to the community.
Currently, Grantham Optimist organize numerous Community Programs, such as: summer Softball Program, Scholarship Program, community service / jobs / training opportunities, numerous annual social events, and more
In the past, Grantham Optimist was lucky enough to be able to provide programs for our youth, such as: Annual Oratorical Public Speaking events, Essay Contests for the District School Board, Junior Optimist Club for youth membership, Ice Hockey program, Bicycle safety, and BINGO.
Community Partnerships
Grantham Optimist is privileged enough to be working with inspiring Community Partners to help give back to our community in several different ways.
Grantham Optimist has raised thousands of dollars to support the local hospital system, as well as, provide community space for Community Crew, and provide community space for Elections Ontario, Elections Canada, Tomorrow's Voice, and The 57th Scouts Canada program.
Moreover, Grantham Optimist is proudly working with numerous community sponsors, to organize our Summer Softball Program.
Grantham Optimist Club Board of Directors Members
President
President Elect
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Treasurer
President Elect
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Secretary
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Treasurer
Director
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The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every one 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 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 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
