Experience Optimism in review

It was inevitable- a post about the top stories on Experience Optimism for 2010. However, for me, measuring why they were top had to be more subjective than comments or click-throughs.  With 344 posts to choose from, I've decided to highlight 18 for various reasons.  I hope you like our year in review.

Innovative and noteworthy Optimist Club projects: 

1. Caldwell, Idaho - Boxing Program helps keep youths out of trouble 
2. Yuma, Arizona - From Arizona to Afghanistan with love
3. Wausau, Wisconsin - Optimist Club's woodworking booth most popular attraction
4. Chillicothe, Illinois - Chillicothe Optimist Club to host Red Carpet Event
5. Arlington, Virginia - Optimist Club helps to save the Arlington Planetarium 
6. Tucson, Arizona - Oktoberfest is a major fundraiser for Optimist Clubs in Tucson

What Optimist Clubs are all about:

1. What do Optimist Clubs raise money for?
2. Students set a fast pace for service
3. Optimist Clubs show appreciation for children
4. Volunteers rock the Boise Noon Optimist Club Football Program

Projects that collaborate with others:

1. Food pantry challenge 
2. Engaging our youth 
3. A movement away from home
4. Optimist International - John Hopkins Pediatric Oncology

Ideas to motivate you:

1. The conversation starter
2. In search of members and happiness
3. What motivates people - Daniel Pink 
4. What leads to success? - Richard St. John 

Thank you for reading our positive stories here on the Experience Optimism blog. It's fun and challenging bringing them to you. As always, when you see something good happening in your community, please send us a note. Tell us about good deeds, positive activities and upbeat stories that make you happy.