Optimist Club inspiration found in France

If you are familiar with the two most popular programs offered by Optimist International, you can probably translate the captions that go with the pictures that I found at the Optimist Club of Maubeuge, France. For those not familiar, I've used Google Translate to do that for you.

Lutte Contre le Cancer Infantile
3 chèques de 3350 euros ont été remis le 14 décembre aux associations: Choisir l'espoir, Les clowns de l'espoir et les Blouses roses.

Fight against childhood cancer
Three checks of 3,350 Euros were awarded on December 14 to Associations - Choose Hope, Clowns of Hope and Pink Gowns

Concours D'Art Oratoire Des Collegiens
Finale del'édition 2011 en mai O'Cine Maubeuge
Pour qualifier les participants, les auditions des candidats se déroulent du 13 mars au 17 avril dans leur collège

Speaking Competition for College
The 2011 final edition of the Optimist Oratorical Contest will take place in May at O'Cine Maubeuge.  Hearings are being held from March 13 to April 17 at the participants schools

Cancer knows no geographical boundaries. Helping children live up to their potential should know no boundary.

Wherever you live, I hope that you consider providing inspiration to others through an Optimist Club. Find one near you and volunteer today.