Impact our young generation by promoting Optimism as a philosophy of life

Happy Optimist Day and Year!

‍ ‍Events‍ ‍

Shop with a Cop: December 6, 2025

Respect for Law: February 2026

Bowl with a Cop: April 26, 2026

Fish with a Cop: June 6, 2026

Contests‍ ‍

Optimist International Essay Contest

2025/2026- Applications are now closed.

‍ 2024/2025- We have a winner: Ella Sloan!

Optimist International Oratorical Contest

2025/2026 - Applications are now closed.

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Communication contest for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

‍ ‍2025/2026 - Applications are now closed.

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Local Scholarship

2025/2026 Yaw Scholarship Contest

2025/2026- Applications are now closed

2026- 2 winners: Atley Shaffer- Brunswick HS (1st place)

‍ ‍ Josie Ritchie- Walkersville HS (2nd place)