Purposes of the Optimist Club

• To develop Optimism Interest in good government and civic affairs;
• To inspire respect for the law;
• To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among people;
• To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service will advance the well-being of man, his community and the world.

Optimist Club Committees

Community Service

Youth ID
This program fingerprints and videotapes elementary school children for future identification if needed.

Food Baskets
Buys food and clothing for needy families during the holidays or as needed.

Reading is Fundamental
Writes grant and purchases books for local school children.

Oratorical Contest
Plan and conduct a boys and girls speech contest. Winners compete at the zone and state level for scholarships.

Internal

Membership
Assist in the Growth of Club memberships as well as helping new members become acquainted with Optimism.

Phone
Contact members to remind them of meetings and upcoming events. Provide a communication and personal contact with each member.

Sunshine
Express sympathy and encouragement through cards and flowers to those members or their families when needed.

Picnics
Plan and hold several member picnics and one family picnic each summer.

Holiday party
Plan and hold a Holiday party each December.

Installation Banquet
Plan and run the Installation of Officers Banquet each October.

Fund Raisers

Springfest/Sunfest
Operate a booth at both Ocean City events to sell world famous crab cakes and other offerings. Sell beer when we get booth in rotating system.

Boat Show
Plan and conduct the Seaside Boat Show at the Convention Center each February.

Scholarship Lottery
Ticket winner receives Grand Prize of $100,000.00 cash. Proceeds are used for scholarships for the local high school graduating seniors.