Helen Keller was quoted as saying "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves.  Optimists provide service in their communitites while living by the tenets of the Optimist Creed.