HEAT Optimist Club of Tucson, AZ

HEAT OPTIMIST CLUB
TUCSON, AZ

Making Our Community Better!

THE OPTIMIST CREED

The HEAT Optimist Club of Tucson are busy in our community all year long.

We want to make our community better,
not just for today or tomorrow, but for the future!

The HEAT Optimist Club meets regularly.

We meet in person twice every month. We offer a hybrid model, allowing anyone to attend via Zoom as well. Contact heatoptimistclub@gmail.com for more information.

Club Meeting schedule: Please contact to confirm meeting prior to coming.

1st Thursday – Board Meeting (All members are welcome). Location varies.
3rd Thursday – General Club Meeting
Casa Del Rio, 1060 S. Pantano Road, Tucson

Meetings open at 6:00 PM for networking.
Meetings begin at 6:15 PM.

Dates to Remember:

December 11-24: Gift Wrap fundraiser at Park Place Mall. Email us for more information.
Saturday, December 5, 2026: Kohl’s Kids Shopping, Tucson. Volunteers needed. More Information.
Sunday, January 3, 2027: HEAT Club Holiday Party. Email us for more information.
January 24, 2027: Deadline for Essay Contest. Learn More.
TBD, March 2027: Deadline for Oratorical Contest. Learn More.

Memberships Click Here or Contact heatoptimistclub@gmail.com for more information.

Learn about our Dime-A-Day program to support the Optimist International Foundation.

Who We Are

Purpose: To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

Read more about Optimist International, a worldwide volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.

What We Do

The HEAT Optimist club is active all year along. We encourage youth public speaking, provide scholarships, bring the community together for holidays and celebrations. We help families provide clothing for their growing children and we encourage well-being in our community. Learn more about our activities here.

Annual Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)