Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club

A member of bringing out the best in kids.

Optimists encourage development of youth to promote ​optimism as a way of life, and promote active interest in a ​good government, civic affairs, law, patriotism, and ​international accord.


Optimists volunteers consist of people just like you. Each ​optimist club determines its own programs and projects ​based on the needs of the community and input from ​members.

Serving Acworth & Kennesaw Together

  • Back to School Bash
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Secret Santa
  • Essay and Oratorical Contests
  • Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of ​Hearing
  • Respect for Law
  • Life Rolls On
  • Youth Club
  • Scholastic Scholarship
  • Easter Bunny breakfast
  • Tommy Nobis Center
  • Big Shanty Festival
  • And various other fundraiser projects


Club Meetings

2nd Thursday of each month

El Taco Azteca

2689 Summers St.

Kennesaw, GA 30144

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


Dinner & Social Meeting


3rd Thursday of each month

1885 (Acworth)

4438 Cherokee Street

Acworth, GA 30101

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Contact Us:


Jennifer Causey: President 678-777-3619

Tanyel Aviles: Secretary 770-757-7701

David Grant: Foundation Rep. 404-512-1580



About our Membership

Membership is open to men and women with an Optimistic ​attitude who have a desire to help children and make a ​difference in their community.



Membership Fees

New Members:

The cost to join is $40.

The member will then pay $40 at the beginning of each quarter.


Established Members:

Regular members pay $40 per quarter (total: $160 annually).

Attendance at meetings is not mandatory, but it is fun!


Dues are subject to change.

Fill out our digital Application here.



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The Optimist Creed



Promise Yourself...


To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.


To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.


To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.


To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.


To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.


To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.


To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.


To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.


To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.


To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble


~Christian D Larson