What Optimist Clubs are doing to
"Bring Out the Best in Youth"
in the Alabama - Mississippi District."
Huntsville Evening Optimist Club
The Optimist Club of Shoals, Al presented $1100 in scholarships to MSHS JOI Seniors Kaelyn Minor & Jackson Hallmark
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Huntsville Evening Optimist Club
The Huntsville Evening Club conducted a Respect for Law Program at Buckhorn High School (BHS) for Juniors and Seniors before they attended their prom. The focus of the program is to inform the prom attendees the importance of respecting the law and the consequences for disobeying it.
Deputy Sheriffs Brain Jennings and Carla Young from the Madison County Sheriff's Traffic Safety Unit/Special Services Division were the guest speakers. Sergeant Joshua Moseley, the Division's Chief, and Deputy Sheriff James Rives, BHS Recourse Officer, also shared vital safety information to help the students have a safe enjoyable prom. The program was conducted April 24 and the BHS's Prom is April 26.
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(Left to right): Brian Jennings, Ester Stubbs, Carla Young, George Kostakis, James Rives, Joshua Moseley.
Optimist Club of Greenville, MS
The Greenville Renaissance Scholars, the Optimist Club, and the City of Greenville came together at the Welcome Center for a hands-on community recycling project. Volunteers and participants worked side by side sorting empty recycled plastic and aluminum cans in an effort to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in the local community.
The Greenville Renaissance Scholars, a local youth leadership and academic program, played a key role in the event by encouraging young people to participate in the sorting process. Partnering with the Optimist Club, which focuses on supporting youth and community projects, the effort was strengthened by volunteers dedicated to making a difference. The City of Greenville also provided logistical support, ensuring proper recycling procedures and promoting environmental responsibility at the municipal level.
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Optimist Club of Huntsville, AL
The Optimist Club of Huntsville in partnership with the City of Huntsville Recreational Department held an Adaptive Needs Tri-Star Basketball skills event. This event featured drills like dribbling, passing, and shooting challenges, with participants competing to be the fastest and most accurate.
Eighteen kids participated and everyone had an enjoyable time. At the end of the event each child was given a participation ribbon and a basketball.
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Optimist Club of Greenville, MS
In a powerful show of community support and commitment to youth literacy, the Greenville Optimist Club donated more than 400 books to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.
The generous contribution will help the Club build a vibrant, youth-centered library designed to spark imagination, promote academic success, and foster a lifelong love of reading among its members. The new collection includes a wide range of literature—from colorful storybooks for early readers to STEM-focused titles that encourage exploration and critical thinking.
“This donation is more than just a collection of books—it’s an investment in our children’s futures,” said a representative from the Boys & Girls Club. “Access to engaging reading materials helps young people dream bigger, learn more, and believe in their own potential.”
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Optimist Club of Huntsville, AL
The Optimist Club of Huntsville presented 20 awards to 13 different schools, totaling $16,000 for STEM programs! The annual STEM awards support STEM projects in schools in the city of Huntsville, the city of Madison, and Madison County Alabama. The projects vary from Greenpower race cars, to robotics, even a Cosmetology Program. This year's awards will directly affect 1180 children and indirectly affect 1200 children.
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Metro Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa, AL
The Metro Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa promoting Childhood Health and Wellness at Snow Hinton Park Saturday 11/9/24. A big Thank you to the group runners pictured with us.
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Alfred G Adams Jr Optimist Club of Perry County (AGA), AL
The members of the Alfred G. Adams Jr. of Perry County made a contribution to Blackbelt Women's Rising by providing essential items to support victims of violence in Perry County and the surrounding areas. These items, which included specific necessities, will be distributed to several hospitals in the region to assist men, women, and children in need. The donation reflects the Optimist Club's commitment to improving the lives of those affected by violence and ensuring they have access to vital resources during difficult times. Community Service Projects Chairperson, Fransai Foster #victims #violence #community
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Optimist Club of Madison, AL
The Madison Optimist Club gave a generous donation to Madison City Schools tonight for school health clinic needs. Presenting the check to MCS Nursing supervisor Becky Tucker is Optimist Club officer Victor van Leeuwen. Shown with BJHS clinic nurses Sheila Kasulka and Ashley Zimnowski and Rise Academy Nurse June Lawniczak.
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Optimist Club of Talladega, AL
Hope Marshall was awarded the Optimist International resident's Citation by Vera Hendrix. She replied:
"I’m truly grateful to have received The Optimist International President's Citation! A big thank you to Vera for surprising me with this honor today. I love the Optimist Club and its mission and am so proud to be involved in an organization that makes such a positive difference in our community. Our chapter is full of amazing men and women that go above and beyond for the good of Talladega and the surrounding areas and its a privilege to be a little part of it!
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Alfred G. Adams Jr. Optimist Club of Perry County (AGA), AL
AGA President King thanked Governor Mike for an awesome installation ceremony and a huge thank you to the club's members for their dedication. A fellowship meal followed after the reading of the Optimist Creed.
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Alfred G. Adams Jr.
Optimist Club of Perry County, AL
The Alfred G. Adams Jr. Optimist Club Sight Word Bingo with the Robert C. Hatch Saturday Learning students from grades 1-3 during 20 minutes of their Saturday Learning Session. Students recognized and read sight words to build confidence in reading and to encourage more complex text. Students won prizes during the game and had fun while learning. This is one the many multi-sensory games that will be played with the school's K-3 grades..
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Region One Oratorical Contest
Optimist International Alabama-Mississippi District, Region One Oratorical Contest. 1st Place Winner, Shiloh Fongia contestant representing the Huntsville Optimist Club. April 13, 2024 Congratulations to all contestants! Shiloh Fongia will advance to the AL-MS District contest on May 4th in Pearl, MS.
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Leland, MS Optimist Club
The Leland Optimist Club members are proud to present their VERY FIRST WINNERS of their essay contest. From Leland High School we have LA’Kya PERKINS and from Deer Creek School we have MARIE SHAW. The young women were presented certificates and checks by Hardie Frankel at our April meeting.Linda Servadio served as chairman of this committee. Thank you to Dawn and Kevin Carlisle for the delicious cupcakes!
Metropolitan Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa, AL
Celebrating a five-year partnership with delivery of Secret Meals boxes from the West Alabama Food Bank to schools in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Members of the Metro Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa deliver one hundred seventy meals every week to four different schools.
Meals delivered weekly to Southview Elementary in the Tuscaloosa City School System by Optimist Annette Williams
Meals delivered to Lakeview Elementary School in the Tuscaloosa County School System weekly by Optimist Tisha Bush
Meals delivered to Westlawn Middle School in the Tuscaloosa City School System weekly by Optimist Glenda Malone
Meals delivered to Martin Luther King Elementary School in the Tuscaloosa City School System weekly by Optimist Gwen Little
Capital City Optimist Club and Optimist Club of Montgomery-Central, AL
Members of the Central Montgomery Optimist Club joined with the Capital City Optimist
Club to help their Bicycle Rodeo at Vaughn Road Middle School in Montgomery.
Optimist Club of Birmingham, AL
President Carolyn McCoy (Left) & Essay Contest Chair Sharon Wilson (Right) congratulate 2nd Place Winner, Jamaya Hoskins; 3rd Place Winner, Shannon Washington; and 1st Place Winner, Nadia McDade, at the annual Essay Contest Scholarship Program.
Optimist Club of Huntsville, AL
The Optimist Club of Huntsville has their 250 band instruments checked out and ready for distribution. They loan them at no charge to middle school students that otherwise not be able to participate in their school's band program.