Optimist Club of Cerritos
"Bringing Out the Best in Kids"
The Cerritos Optimist Club is the local chapter of Optimist International, a worldwide organization made up of more than 2,500 clubs whose members are committed to creating a more "optimistic" future for young people. Since 1970, the Cerritos Optimist Club's goal has been and will always be to support valuable programs that are intended to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children in our community and in ourselves.
ABOUT US
The Cerritos Optimist Club is an all-volunteer service club in Cerritos, CA, dedicated to supporting and empowering our youth. Our club is comprised of community leaders, local business members, and residents who share a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. We have no paid staff and are entirely supported by hard-working volunteers who give their time and talents to improve the quality of life for our kids.
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Stein Bang
President 2026-27
It is an honor to serve as the new President of the Optimist Club of Cerritos. For many years, our club has made a positive impact on the lives of local youth through scholarships, educational programs, contests, and community service. As President, I will do my very best to build on this proud tradition, support our members and volunteers, and continue finding meaningful ways to serve and inspire the young people in our community. Of course, let’s not forget to have some fun along the way!
Here’s to another wonderful, productive, and rewarding year!
2026-27 Club Officers:
President: Stein Bang
President-Elect: Nayos Thammaraks
Vice President: Kirt Chauhan
Secretary: Benjamin Ao
Treasurer: Erwin Lesman
Historian: Jack Evans
Past President: Chuong Vo
Board of Directors:
Armin Reyes
Bob Hernandez
Ernie Nishii
Sam Chu
Alex Perez
Joe Derthick
Mission:
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Mission:
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Club Goals:
• To develop optimism as a philsophy of life using the tenets of the Optimist Creed.
• To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs.
• To inspire respect for law, to promote patriotism and to work for international accord and friendship among all people.
• To aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
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