Mission

The Bonita Optimist Club is dedicated to helping the youth of our community by "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" by following the tenants of the Optimist Creed. The Bonita Optimist Club is a 97 member strong service organization serving the Bonita Valley, National City, and Chula Vista. 

History :
The Bonita Optimist Club was founded in 1975 to serve the growing needs of the Bonita Valley. Throughout the years, the club has been a leader in public service and has sponsored a variety of events, including rummage sales, craft fairs, youth clubs, oratorical and essay contests, scholarships, barbeques and youth appreciation events.
The club is ever-present at Bonitafest and participates in fund raising activities such as Kid's News Day.

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.