OPTIMIST CLUB OF BURLINGTON The Optimist Club of Burlington is a community service organization dedicated to "Bringing out the best in children and youth". We’ve been working with children and youth in Burlington since 1949. Optimist clubs are members of a worldwide service organization dedicated to serving the youth in their communities. The purpose of the Optimist Club of Burlington is to develop “Optimism” as a philosophy of life and to aid and encourage the youth of our community. We are a group of people that care about kids. Our members include people from every aspect of our community: business, civil service, social, educational, cultural, retirees and even young people. The club is open to all adults.