We would love to have you join us!
Plainfield Optimist Club members truly do "Make a Difference" in the lives of the youth in our community through the many projects and programs that we do. Consider becoming a member of our organization so that you too can take pride in being a part of our service to youth and community. Applicants for membership in the Plainfield Optimist Club complete an application, and pay an application processing fee of $40.00 to establish membership in the Club and register with Optimist International.  The fee includes membership dues until the next semi-annual dues billing (March and September).  

Club Membership Dues

Member                                                                                                  $75.00

Special Contributing Member (12 + hours/year)                                   $30.00

Financial Contributing Member (No hours required but appreciated)  $125.00

Life Member                                                                                          $44.00

Spouse of Member                                                                                 $54.00

New Membership Applications (including the New Member Fee) must be submitted to an Optimist Club member (preferably a Club Officer), or mailed to: Plainfield Optimist Club, P.O. Box 664, Plainfield, IN 46168 or can be emailed to plainfieldoptimistin@gmail.com.

Types of Membership

Club Member

As Members of Optimist Clubs, individuals have the opportunity to "Bring Out the Best in Kids" along with other like-minded citizens. Through an Optimist Club, volunteers can answer the needs of local youth by organizing meaningful service projects. 

Life Member

Life Membership is an honor often bestowed by a Club on an Optimist who has shown years of dedication to the Club and the organization. Optimists can also enroll themselves in Life Membership. Through Life Membership, a one-time fee is paid and the Optimist pays lower dues for life. 

College Member

Any Optimist Member who is enrolled as a full-time college student (minimum of 12 credit hours) is eligible to have their annual dues reduced.

Friend of Optimists

Individuals can show their support of Optimist International by becoming Friends of Optimists. A Friend of Optimists may be someone who does not have an Optimist Club in their area, or they may not have time to dedicate to a local Optimist Club. Optimist Clubs can also bestow a Friend of Optimists membership on a community member who has shown great support for the Club. 

Social, Service and Young Professionals Group (Club within a Club)

The Social, Service and Young Professionals Group is a way for your Club to expand their outreach and strength in their community. A Social, Service and Young Professionals Group could provide a traditional Club with an increased volunteer work force to tackle more complex projects and provide a platform for younger professionals to join an Optimist Club. Social, Service and Young Professionals Group must have a minimum of 15 individuals who have not been Optimist Members or Friends in the past four months.