About Us Evening Optimist of St. Joseph MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide the homeless/disadvantaged youth of our community not only the necessities, but also the skills, opportunities, and vision to become successful, determined, optimistic contributors of society. Chris Prudden President Board of Directors Vice Presidents Rita Maag Melissa Frakes Treasurer Jerry Williams Secretary Candy Prudden Directors Harold stewart rebecca stewart richard teubner Dave Bennett Tammy Bennett Bud Barr Lynette Barr