We are always looking for new members to help us help our local youth. If you are interested in attending one of our meetings email ryan@pellegrinifinancial.com or call 403-358-9555. We meet at Coronation Inn in Red Deer:

• First Wednesday of the Month - 12:00 p.m. 

• Third Wednesday of the Month - 6 p.m. 

We have two options for people wanting to get involved with our club. You can join us as a Member or a Friends of Optimists (FOO).

• If you would like to join us as a member please fill out the member form here: http://www.optimist.org/Form/Membership_Invitation.pdf

• If you would like to join us as a FOO (Friend of Optimists) please fill out this form: http://www.optimist.org/Form/Friend_of_Optimists_Brochure.pdf

Please pass your form on to member or mail it to: 

Piper Creek Optimist Club, B102 Suite 351 5212 – 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 7C3 

To sign up for our members list please browse here:

http://list.pipercreekoptimist.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_list.pipercreekoptimist.ca

What is a Piper Creek Optimist Club Member?

• A Piper Creek Optimist Club Member attends meetings, participates in events and projects, and helps out whenever they can. The membership fees are $95.00/year.

What is a Piper Creek Optimist Club FOO (Friend of Optimists)?

• The Friend of Optimists Membership category was created to accommodate people who believe in what Optimist International stands for and what Optimist Clubs do in their communities. However, not everyone has the time to fully commit as a regular Member of an Optimist Club or perhaps they live in an area that does not have an Optimist Club. Joining as a Friend of Optimists allows people to Bring Out the Best in Kids apart from Club affiliation.

Can a Friend of Optimists participate in Club or District activities?

• Absolutely! A Friend of Optimists may choose to participate in service projects and fundraisers with a local Club or District or they may choose to support the Optimist cause with their Membership fee only.

Are Friends of Optimists covered under Optimist International insurance?

• Only when participating in an Optimist Club or District activity.

How much does it cost to be a Friend of Optimists?

• A one-year Friend of Optimists membership is $100. Of this amount, $40 will go back to the local Optimist Club if the Club is mentioned on the application. If no Club is mentioned, the $40 will go back to the District in which the Friend of Optimists resides. The Club or District will receive a $40 rebate per Friend of Optimists the month after the application is processed.

What does one receive as a Friend of Optimists?

• A Friend of Optimists receives a one-year subscription to The Optimist magazine, a membership card, a copy of The Optimist Creed and a cling-on Friend of Optimists decal.

Are Friends of Optimists eligible to vote at District and International Conventions?

• No, Friends of Optimists do not have voting rights at District and International Conventions.

Do Friends of Optimists count toward Membership totals for Awards purposes?

• Yes, Friends of Optimists will be counted for Awards purposes.

Can a Friend of Optimists Membership be presented as a gift?

• Sure, an Optimist Club can present a loyal supporter with a Friend of Optimists membership as a way of saying thank you for the support they have received. This would be for someone outside of their Club, perhaps someone who often serves as a sponsor or gives them items at a reduced cost for the Club’s projects. There are countless opportunities that surround the Friend of Optimists membership, and it is just one more way to make sure Optimist International is “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.”bA one-year Friend of Optimists membership is $100. Of this amount, $40 will go back to the local Optimist Club if the Club is mentioned on the application. If no Club is mentioned, the $40 will go back to the District in which the Friend of Optimists resides. The Club or District will receive a $40 rebate per Friend of Optimists the month after the application is processed.