Respect for Law-  Every May, law enforcement is recognized for their service to their communities.

Each club in the district honors law enforcement in their individual way.  For example, awarding

a law enforcement agent with a plaque in a ceremony at the club meeting.

 

 

Essay Contest - A writing contest on a designated topic for kids under the age of 19.

Our club contest is usually conducted in January each year. The club winning essay is entered

in the District contest, competing for scholarships.   2009-10 Topic- “The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace” Rules:  http://www.optimist.org/form/ESSAY_RULES_PAD-E_09-10.pdf

 

Childhood Cancer Campaign - "Providing the Care...Finding the Cure."  In December, 2001, the Optimist International Board of Directors established the CCC as the organization's primary focus program for the next five years. For more information: www.optimist.org.

 

Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) - A

communications contest for deaf and hearing impaired kids through grade 12. Our club contest is usually held in May each year. The club winner

                                                            advances to a district contest competing for a scholarship.

                                                            2009-10 Topic "Cyber Communication - Progress or Problem?"

 http://www.optimist.org/Form/CCDHH_RULES_PAD-E_09-10.pdf 

 

 

Always Buckle Children ("ABC") -

Helping to educate the community on how children under 12 should be restrained in

vehicles, especially those with passenger-side airbags.