The Jeffersonville area is full of the philosophy of Optimism. In fact, there are three Optimist Clubs in our fair city: the Jeffersonville Evening Optimist Club, the Breakfast Optimist Club and the Falls Cities Optimist Club of Jeffersonville. The goal of all three clubs is the same. As our motto states, we strive to be a "Friend of Youth."

Our reason for being is based on the fact that our young people represent 30% of our population, 20% of our intelligence and 100% of our future. Therefore, we have no choice but to prepare them to "fill our shoes." The members of all three Optimist Clubs in Jeffersonville come from all walks of life. The goal that brings us all together is a desire to lead, teach, help and assert a positive influence on the kids of this area.   

To become a member of the Jeffersonville Evening Optimist Club you simply fill out a membership application, which can be supplied to you at a meeting or through the mail, and turn it in to an optimist member or mail it to the club. Your membership application will be voted on by the board of directors and, if accepted, you will be notified of your acceptance. You can also talk to any member that you know and let him/her know that you are interested in becoming a member. They will become your sponsor and will see that you get a membership application. The annual dues are $65.00 which goes to Optimist International and a one-time initiation fee of $30.