The Westbank Optimist Club is a non-profit group of like-minded, community involved individuals who have been dedicated to serving the youth of Jefferson Parish. The Westbank Optimist Club is a member of Optimist International, a worldwide youth service organization. Many of the programs our club participates in are the same as those of Optimist International.

Our club follows Optimist International's Mission/Vision Statement: "By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids." We also follow the The Optimist Creed.

Sammy Trupiano's (Deceased) Thank You letter for Lifetime Optimist Award (Dec. 2009)

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