Friend of Youth
ABOUT
The Jasper Optimist Club of Jasper was formed in 1981 and over the past 30 plus years has been part of the local community to bring out the best in Pickens County kids.
We meet at 12:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at 61 Main restaurant on South Main Street in downtown Jasper. Guests and new members always welcome!
Inclement weather policy: If Pickens County Schools closed due to inclement weather, then our meeting is cancelled. If the schools open late, we will have our meeting.
FUNDRAISERS
We hold three major fundraisers each year: Pecan sale in October/November, 5K Flapjack Run in June, and our annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in May. All money raised goes back into our community to help our youth.
Mission, Vision, Purpose
Mission Statement
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision Statement
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Purposes of an Optimist Club
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.
Optimist Club of Jasper
P.O. Box 22
Jasper, Ga. 30143
For information feel free to contact any of our members or officers listed below.
donnaenis@gmail.com
suekappleton946@gmail.com
OPTIMISTS START NEW CLUB YEAR
Our 2025-2026 president Jennifer Halko pinning members of board.
2025-2026 CLUB PRESIDENT: JENNIFER HALKO
2025-2026 Officers are:
President 2025-2026 – Jennifer Halko
1st VP/President Elect – Stacey Godfrey
2nd Vice President – William Hearn
Secretary – Destini Shope
Treasurer – Carol Wilson
Past President – Donna Enis
Directors: Sue Appleton, Trip Edwards, Dr. Travis Thomas, Tucker Green, Freida Keeter, Anita Walker
Optimist Club of Jasper Foundation Trustees: Reeder Burch, Jack Hollis, Mark Mitton, Sue Nunn and Gary Reece
Usually meetings are held the first and third Thursdays at noon at 61 Main. Guests and new members are welcome! Come join the most optimistic group in Pickens County and support the youth of our community!
For more information, search Facebook for Optimist Club of Jasper GA.
FUNDRAISERS COMING UP
PRICE DROP FOR 2025: $10.00 PER BAG OF 12 OZ HALVES
FROM ELLIS BROTHERS/FRESH PECANS TO ARRIVE END OF OCTOBER. WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES!
