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OPTIMIST CLUB of BIRMINGHAM<\/span><\/p>\n

Flagship Club of the Alabama – Mississippi District<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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PURPOSES of an OPTIMIST CLUB<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; <\/span><\/p>\n

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To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; <\/span><\/p>\n

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To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; <\/span><\/p>\n

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To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one\u2019s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THE OPTIMIST CREED<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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