Grain Valley Optimist Club President
Annette Barker
Says: I have been with the Grain Valley community since 1990. I am a charter member of the Optimist Club and have three children who graduated from the GV schools. I agreed to be president because I wanted to make sure that the children of this community have access to programs that make living in a small town memorable.



Purpose of Optimism

To develope optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed.
To promoste an active interest in good government and civic affairs.
To inspire respect for law.
To promote patriotism and work for the 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 mankind, community life and the world.