According to Sue Thompson, Immediate Past President, participating is a fun way to be involved and visible in the community. But it is also a way to talk to people about what Optimist Clubs do and recruit members. "Optimist Club members come from all walks of life, she said. "We have something to please everyone."
While cooking chili and networking does not directly benefit children, it does increase fellowship and participation and makes the Optimist Club more approachable.
