Bringing out the best in Scottville and Mason County since 1953
With the purpose of supporting local youth and community, Scottville Optimist Club was founded in 1953.
For 71 years, the club has brought together optimistic people to help Scottville and surrounding areas by fundraising, advocating, donating, and volunteering.
Our Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in our youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Our International Organization
Scottville Optimist Club is a part of Optimist International. You can learn more about it at optimist.org.
Our Creed
We live by a creed that focuses on positivity. Read it here.
Our Purpose
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
To inspire respect for the law;
To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;
To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
Our Contributions
Locally, we’ve donated more than $55,000 in the past 10 years. Moving forward, we plan to donate $10,000 every year. We’ve also spent countless hours volunteering and advocating.
Programs We Support
Scottville and the surrounding area has numerous programs that Scottville Optimist Club is proud to support.
Scottville Optimist Park and Sculpture Project
Scottville Beautification
Dime a Day International Scholarship
Hand 2 Hand
MCE Library
Manistee County Child
Great Lakes
KickStart to Career
Mott Community College
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of America
Red Cross
Toys for Tots
Circle Rocking S Children’s Ranch
Tri-Star Football and Basketball
Oratorical contests
Sports sponsorship and hosting, such as track, wresting, soccer, and baseball
Youth focused programs that are typically underfunded, including those that focus on reading, robotics, forensics, equine, and other “off the grid” groups
Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center
MCC Schools
MCE Schools and Library
