Message from Governor, Roger Sullivan
Welcome to South Carolina’s Home for OPTIMISM
Welcome Optimist International Members, and all who choose optimism as the light you shine the days of your life. Look through these pages and explore the many different ways our Optimist Clubs bring opportunity to young people all across South Carolina.
Then grab hold of a project you like, reach out to a Club whose members will delight in your interest and exercise the obligation that comes with your optimism – the obligation to share it!
If you are an Optimist Member, take a few minutes to appreciate this culture of service of which you are an important part.
If you are not (yet) an Optimist Member, find reasons here to let us know about your optimism and your interest to join others making your community even better. A particular distinction of South Carolina Optimists is our historic leadership in support of childhood cancer – you will see some of that in every one of our Clubs.
Our Optimist world is a little like Alice’s journey into Wonderland. The outer ring, the appealing entryway is our own OPTIMISM. When we exercise that optimism and join with others who also see life beyond our own needs we find the inner circle of OPPORTUNITY to accomplish things that only teamwork makes possible.
When we mobilize our optimism as a force for good, and with our teammates we turn opportunity into achievements for the children and youth of our communities, we find the next and proud inner circle where the OBLIGATION to apply our optimism to opportunity becomes a badge of honor. That is the world our Optimist Members embrace.
So…Optimists, let your pride show so others will want to join. All others, please accept this invitation to turn your inner optimism into an official force for good.
Let’s all make 2026 a shining example of what optimism can accomplish.
Sincerely,
Roger
Roger Sullivan, Governor
South Carolina Optimist District
864-216-3118 (cell/text)
Mission, Vision & Purposes
Mission: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
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Vision: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
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Purposes:
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 Clubs in South Carolina
South Carolina Optimist District 22 is made up of three zones of clubs in South Carolina, Zone 1 in the upstate, Zone 2 in the Midlands and Zone 3 on the coast. Click the link for the club closest to you to see their website or Facebook page for more information.
Zone 1 - Upstate SC
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Mount Hebron Dreamkeepers (22006)
4th Saturday of each month at 11AM at Mt Hebron Baptist Church
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 8:30 Am at Golden Corral 1492 W.O. Ezell Blvd
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Clover (22035)
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each Month at 7:30 pm at 1500 Tom Joye Road
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2nd Saturday of each month at 9:10 AM at Jerusalem Baptist Church
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1st Tuesday of each month at Noon at The Little Cafe
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1st Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM Golden Corral at 2370 Cherry Rod
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See Facebook Page
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See Facebook Page
Zone 2 - Midlands, SC
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Columbia Downtown (22045)
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each Month at 11:45 AM at the Palmetto Club
Last Wednesday of each month at noon at New Life Christian Outreach
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North Augusta (22120)
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the North Augusta Community Center
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North Richland Fairlawn (22138)
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2nd Thursday of each month at the Fairlawn Community Center
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Sumter Evening (22406)
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2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month at 7pm at Shoney's in Sumter
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3rd Tuesday of each month at Noon at Lizzard's Thicket in Blythewood
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3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm at the Sumter Chamber of Commerce
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Clarendon (22429)
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2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 - See Facebook page for location
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St Andrews Irmo ( 22155)
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Every Friday at 8 AM at Steve Padgett Honda
Zone 3 - The Beach, SC
Every Wednesday at Noon at Spiro's Pancake House in North Myrtle Beach
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Noon at Pines Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach
4th Monday of each month at 1:00 PM at St. Andrews Parks and Playground
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See Facebook Page
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1st Monday of each month via Zoom
2024-25 District Executive Committee
Introducing the leadership team for the 2024-25 Optimist year. We are thrilled to have such talented and dedicated group of individuals leading our organization. With their expertise and passion, we are confident that we will continue to make a positive impact in our community beyond.
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108th Optimist International Convention, Jacksonville, Florida Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, June 28-July 2, 2026
Don't miss this opportunity to hear motivational speakers, attend workshops, speak your mind at the town hall and business meeting, and meet, network, and socialize with Optimists from around the world!
