September 24, 2010

Are you a big kid?

September 30 marks the end of the year for Optimist Clubs. Right now, Optimist Clubs around the world are holding installation banquets and thanking their members for all the work they have done throughout the year. It's a time to celebrate. 


In Boone, North Carolina, the Optimist Club celebrates their volunteer of the year with an unique award: The Big Kid Award. This award is designed to recognize an adult who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to being "a friend of youth," the Optimist Club's motto. 


“There are so many who volunteer and make positive differences in our area youth’s lives, and we saw a need to establish an annual award that would recognize these efforts,” said Jim Jordan, president of the Boone Optimist Club, in a press release. “The name ‘Big Kid’ stuck because, let’s face it, the adult most likely to make a difference in an young person’s life is probably a big kid at heart.” 


I like it. Why not start a Big Kid Award in your Optimist Club? 

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