Optimist Club of Daphne, AL
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Youth Projects -  "Bringing Out the Best in Kids . . ."

Banana Split Student Reconition - The club hosts several groups of grade schoolers to recognize their academic achievment. We make a single large banana split which the children eat all at once as a group.

Honors Banquet Heritage Hills High School - Each November, high school students spend a day at the City-County Building to meet local government officials and learn about how Indianapolis-Marion County government operates. In April, high school students spend a day at the Statehouse meeting State officials and hearing about State government operations.

Oratorical Contest - A speech contest on a designated topic for kids under the age of 16. Our club contest is usually conducted in January each year, and presents a club contest award to a boy winner and girl winner. Our club winners advance to further contests competing for scholarships. The topic for 2007 is: "My Future Is Bright Because..."

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. The topic for 2007 is: "I'm Unique Because..."

Community Service

Salvation Army "Tree of Lights" Campaign - North Side members conduct a mini-campaign to raise money for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas-time campaign. Originally starting as bell-ringers at a Salvation Army kettle, members determined they could raise more money by pooling their individual contributions with "matches" from friends.

Christamore House Toy Shop - North Side members "adopt" families with children and purchase clothing, toys and other items requested by the families. The Christamore House is a community center serving families on the near-Westside of Indianapolis.

Respect for Law Officer Award - this annual award honors a police officer of the Indianapolis Police Department's North District (selected by the District administration). Our recognition is designed to recognize officer who provide consistent, good policing performance with something "extra" that serves the community.

Firefighter Recognition Award - This annual award honors a firefighter or emergency medical services (EMS) provider for his/her work in public safety and preserving human life.

 

 

 


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