As Optimists, we live by the Optimist Creed written by Christian D. Larson.

To honor the author of such a great Creed, a level of recognition was adopted in 2006.

For a one time gift of $1,000, participants can become Members of the Christian D. Larson Partners for following the Creed and helping fund the Foundations’ mission through their personal giving.

Guidelines:

1. Memberships are numbered.
2. Memberships numbers are assigned on the date actual checks, cash or stock are received by the foundation’s bank or brokerage accounts – not based on pledge date.
3. Memberships become available on gifts beginning July 5, 2006. Past gifts do not apply.
4. Memberships numbers should be assigned irrespective of OIF, OIFC, or FOIC. Example: Member 20 might give to OIFC and Member 21 might give to OIF.
5. Memberships are available to individuals (not couples, not Clubs) only – but may be given by a club or individual in honor or in memory of someone.
6. Individual Members may or may not be Members of Optimist International.
7. Gifts must be the unrestricted use of the respective Foundation.
8. Gifts are one-time gifts, they are not cumulative.
9. Gifts are credited to the writer of the check and included in recognition totals.
10. Christian D. Larson Partners receive a plaque presented by the DFR (if a Member), mailed if not.

-Click Here to Download the Christian D. Larson Form-

Donors may combine multiple unrestricted gifts in one Optimist fiscal year to achieve the $1000 level. However, the Membership number will be assigned on the date of the gift reaching the $1000 contribution.

Christian D. Larson Partners