The Optipinion Is Back
President's Message
Hi everyone,
Something big is happening in our club, and I couldn't wait to tell you.
Meet your new home base. Our website, www.gardenaoptimist.org, is now the center of everything we do. Here's your tour.
The Optipinion Is Back
Remember the paper newsletter that used to land in your mailbox? It's back and better, living on the website as our club news hub. Announcements, event recaps, everything happening in the club.
Visit the Optipinion
Never Miss a Thing
Every meeting, event, and fundraiser, all on one calendar.
Earn Your Dues
We're changing how dues work, and we're leading the way. Your annual dues are $120. Starting now, you can erase them completely by doing what you came here to do: serve.
Earn 4 service credits and your dues are gone. Here's all it takes:
- Serve on the board: 2 credits
- Attend a dinner meeting: 1 credit
- Serve on an event committee: 1 credit
That's it. Show up, pitch in, and your membership pays for itself. We track everything for you, so your credits pile up automatically.
We're piloting this right here in Gardena, and we're the first to try it. If it works the way we believe it will, we're taking it to Optimist International. You're in the test group for something that could change the organization.
Rather Just Pay?
No problem. Pay your dues online on our Membership page. Scroll to the bottom to the Membership Account checkout and enter your amount. Not sure what you owe? Request your member statement through the Contact Us form on the same page.
This is your club, and it's moving forward. Check the site often, and tell me what you want to see there.
In Optimism,
Justin Carroll,
President,
Gardena Evening Optimist Club