An online sharing community for Optimist Clubs

Thank you so much for reading this blog.  As the new year begins, it's time to revisit why it is being published.  What drives me to write something new here nearly every day?

This blog started as an example of how easy it was to create a blog. A link at NewOptimistClub.com  led the reader here and gave instructions on how one could create a blog of their own.  It included just a few stories of new clubs in the Pacific Northwest District - Optimist International. 

In February 2009, I decided to use this platform to tell stories from around the world so others could experience optimism in action.  My original commitment was to write about one newsworthy project or inspirational Optimist Club at least once a week and then to use social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook to broadcast that story to the world.  I've since dedicated myself to telling one story every day and I am proud to say that there are now more than 215 Optimist Club stories archived right here.

What's in store for 2010? 
There are a lot more Optimist Club stories to tell.  I will try to keep them fresh and add in learning opportunities for you to help your Optimist Club grow, but to make this work, we also need to hear from you!   Please post comments, discuss projects, and mail in your stories for publication.  Help me make this blog a learning and sharing community for Optimist Clubs around the world.  Please tell your friends and share the http://www.experienceoptimism.org/ link today.