Guest speakers help us stay engaged in our community

Sometimes we can get so caught up in the projects we do, that we forget that one of the reasons we come together in service is so there is a forum for learning.  That forum is our club meeting.  At our Optimist club meetings, we learn from our fellow members and friends, but we also learn from the guest speakers who visit us and tell us about their programs, projects and impact on the community. 

When I saw this great list of service club meetings in the Peoria Journal Star, I knew I just had to share it with you.  Please read through it for ideas of speakers that you may have visit your Optimist Club.  And then imagine, all of this learning is happening in the Peoria area in just one week!

The best way for your club to be relevant and engaged in your community is to listen, learn and then reach out to others in service.

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