Optimist Club of Grand Rapids, MI
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We would like to take this
opportunity to tell you about the
Club, whose membership consists
of business, professional and
other interested men and women
who through The Optimist
Foundation of Grand Rapids,
Michigan Inc., a 501(c)(3)
organization, wish to promote
activities and programs in our
community that will benefit and
help our youth.
opportunity to tell you about the
Club, whose membership consists
of business, professional and
other interested men and women
who through The Optimist
Foundation of Grand Rapids,
Michigan Inc., a 501(c)(3)
organization, wish to promote
activities and programs in our
community that will benefit and
help our youth.
Read through this on-line
brochure (page) to find out about
the programs, projects and
activities of the Optimist Club of
Grand Rapids, and how YOU can
become a part of them.
brochure (page) to find out about
the programs, projects and
activities of the Optimist Club of
Grand Rapids, and how YOU can
become a part of them.
Junior Optimist Club
As part of an Optimist International
program, we annually sponsor a
group of 4th – 6th graders at a
Grand Rapids area elementary
school as a Junior Optimist Club.
Through this activity these
youngsters are provided
opportunities for leadership,
friendships, and just plain fun!
As part of an Optimist International
program, we annually sponsor a
group of 4th – 6th graders at a
Grand Rapids area elementary
school as a Junior Optimist Club.
Through this activity these
youngsters are provided
opportunities for leadership,
friendships, and just plain fun!
Oratorical Contest
Held annually in March/April with
Optimist International, we have
conducted an oratorical contest
with youth from Grand Rapids area
middle and high schools. This
contest has become one of the
largest of its kind in both the
United States and Canada. One
boy and one girl from each District
win college scholarships as grand
prizes.
Held annually in March/April with
Optimist International, we have
conducted an oratorical contest
with youth from Grand Rapids area
middle and high schools. This
contest has become one of the
largest of its kind in both the
United States and Canada. One
boy and one girl from each District
win college scholarships as grand
prizes.
High School Sports Awards
Each year we honor the high
school varsity boy's and girl's
basketball teams and golf
teams for winning the
championship with an awards
luncheon and presentation of
the Optimist traveling
trophies. Over the years,
these have become
well-known traditions among
the City League high schools.
Each year we honor the high
school varsity boy's and girl's
basketball teams and golf
teams for winning the
championship with an awards
luncheon and presentation of
the Optimist traveling
trophies. Over the years,
these have become
well-known traditions among
the City League high schools.
Youth Safety
Held annually in May, with Optimist
International, we conduct a bike
rodeo at a Grand Rapids area
elementary school. With bike
stickers, posters, activities and
valuable prizes, we seek to make
youth and the community more
aware of the need for bicycle
safety.
Held annually in May, with Optimist
International, we conduct a bike
rodeo at a Grand Rapids area
elementary school. With bike
stickers, posters, activities and
valuable prizes, we seek to make
youth and the community more
aware of the need for bicycle
safety.
Community Service Projects
We annually take our turn at
bell-ringing for the Salvation Army
Tree of Lights campaign. This and
other activities provide members
with opportunities to serve the
local community.
We annually take our turn at
bell-ringing for the Salvation Army
Tree of Lights campaign. This and
other activities provide members
with opportunities to serve the
local community.
Fund Raising
Club members raise monies to
support these valuable youth-
serving projects through an
annual end of year holiday nut
sale, Entertainment (coupon) Book
sale, spring charity event known
as the “Friend of Youth” Golf
Outing, and other fund raising
activities.
Club members raise monies to
support these valuable youth-
serving projects through an
annual end of year holiday nut
sale, Entertainment (coupon) Book
sale, spring charity event known
as the “Friend of Youth” Golf
Outing, and other fund raising
activities.
Bi-Weekly Club Meetings
Held every other Wednesdays with
lunch, our meetings are a time of
camaraderie with other Optimists,
and to learn what is going on in
the area through informational
programs presented by outside
guest speakers.
Held every other Wednesdays with
lunch, our meetings are a time of
camaraderie with other Optimists,
and to learn what is going on in
the area through informational
programs presented by outside
guest speakers.
Special Events
Fun and friendships through family
picnics, summer golf outings and
Christmas dinner party and other
‘special events’ for members and
their families.
Fun and friendships through family
picnics, summer golf outings and
Christmas dinner party and other
‘special events’ for members and
their families.
Copyright (c) February, 2007
Optimist Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Optimist Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan
