Caribbean Optimists set to plant 2015 trees by January 1

Governor designate Barbara Arrindell has challenged her team to kick start the year with a most exciting project dubbed Treez 2015. 

The aim is to kick start the 2014-2015 year with a project that is both symbolic (growth and future) and actionable (demonstrating care).

The expectations are that:

Every Caribbean Optimist will plant a tree on October 1 to signify the start of the new year. The Optimist year runs from October 1 to September 30.

Members will plant a tree anywhere - even in your own back yard - but in the company of a child. Optimist work primarily with children across Canada, the Caribbean and the United States of America.

The target is for two thousand and fifteen trees (2015) will be planted across the Caribbean by January 1 2015.

Why plant trees?

The environmental reasons are tremendously positive. The networking potential is also awesome. Optimists are encouraged to invite other groups and community leaders to join in the effort. It is a great opportunity to spread the word about Optimism.

A tree is also a great gift. It is a gift that keeps on giving - sometimes for generations. 

Having children involved is a demonstration of our commitment to the future; but it can also serve as a positive motivation for children to think about and be involved in the preservation of the environment. 

Planting a tree is action. Don't just say you care - show it; prove it! After all, action speaks louder than words. 

Kick start the Step by Step year planting a tree with the children and for the future. 

2015 trees by January 2015 is more than achievable, sop let's do it Caribbean Optimists.