After all, we are optimists so when we start a new club project, we expect it to succeed and going better than hoped is stupendous! After four months in operation, the new club boasts 44 members and is still growing.
The secret to the Port City Optimist Club in North Carolina is probably the two secret weapons shown in the picture. Andrew Nettleman and Lori Harris are dedicated to the project and they bring "a glass-half-full" attitude to the club. In fact so much so that combined, their attitude is a full glass and they have named their first fundraising event "The Full Glass: A Toast to Optimism." To be held on June 3, the event will feature wine tasting, hors d'oevres, entertainment and an auction.
Both Lori and Andrew had positive experiences growing up with Optimist Clubs and youth oriented projects. They are bringing that same enthusiasm to the Port City Optimist Club with youth safety and internet safety programs, health access for teens, and looking forward to a large-scale mentoring project for youths.
What an inspirational story. Here's hoping for more new Optimist Clubs with youthful people sharing the same optimistic spirit.
Find out more about the Port City Optimist Club and the Full Glass fundraiser here.