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For
information on annual Optimist
contests and activities, visit the International
Optimist website. |
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We are
proud of our 2008 Club Oratorical Contest
winners, Kyra Riley, Noe Middle School, and Joseph
Glaser, St. Aloyisius. They both also won at the Zone and District
levels! They are shown with
their parents. |
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Past three years:
Optimists and friends wrapped 2,000+
gifts for nearly 700 bags of
presents for Santa to give to youth
at four Boys and Girls Clubs in Kentuckiana. Members also served
supper during the annual Christmas
party at the Shawnee Club. |
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We're proud of the recipients of the
Youth Appreciation Awards, our
annual Thanksgiving program. Below
are some winners with their mentors. |
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We're
sponsor a Little League Team every
year. |
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Our
Youth Appreciation Program is always a
highlight!
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Congratulations
to the young people who won awards!
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raise money for St Joseph Children's
Home every year.
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We have always
had more membership participation
for this event
than any other.
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 Every
year, the Optimist Club awards scholarships to
young people attending Kentucky
universities.
Our thanks to
Jim Woolley and his committee for their work
in lining up the scholars and building the
fund. From left, Linda Hillenbrand, Walter
Barney, Bill Rybak and Jim Woolley.
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