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About Gettysburg Optimist
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Optimists Beyond Gettysburg
Gettysburg is proud to be in continuous service for 62 years of the 100 Optimist International years. Not only do we have direct impact on local organizations, our efforts grow and impact youth around the globe!
Programs
In addition to Youth Basketball, RIF, and academic programs, our Optimist Club also supports the Gettysburg Community Theatre, Holiday Family Outreach, Gettysburg Area High School Orchestra, Environmental Education, Optimist Olympics, Dollars for Scholars, Adams County Business Education Partnership, Respect for Law, Gettysburg Halloween and Holiday Parades, Little League, and the Optimist Foundation. By supporting our local […]
#givingspree #70
Giving Spree Reminder #70. November 5, 2020.
Words from Incoming President – Meeting Minutes
Words from our incoming President: Brian Skidmore. Fellow Optimists, I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you in 2021 to “bring out the best in youth.” 2020 was an unprecedented year for the club. We had to cancel most of our activities and fundraisers, and held our meetings through Zoom (Thank […]
2020-2021 Officers Installed
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg installed new officers Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Mason Dixon Distillery. Outgoing President, Marci Cropp, passed the gavel to the incoming President, Brian Skidmore. Tom Barako will continue to serve as treasurer and Daryl Aurand will continue to serve as Secretary. Additional Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 year will […]
Our Creed Promise Yourself…
https://youtu.be/UlC7MNXi6ac We believe in the Optimist Creed: “Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your […]
What is RIF?
What is RIF? Reading Is Fundamental is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. By partnering with them, we prepare and motivate children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most. We inspire children to be lifelong readers through the power of choice. RIF […]
Clyde E Williams Jr Annual Golf Outing – 2020 Thank you!
Thank you to our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who came out for a beautiful October day at the Links at Gettysburg! We appreciate your continued support in bringing out the best in kids! 100% of today’s proceeds with go to Youth in our Local community. That’s right. All admin fees are paid for or donated […]
Golf Outing
The Annual Gettysburg Optimist Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, 08 October, 2020 with tee off scheduled for 12:00 Noon at the Links at Gettysburg. Sponsored by C.E. Williams Sons, Inc. The 10th Annual Golf Tournament features contests including a Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Green of Gold, and Putting contests with awards to the top […]
About Us
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg, PA was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. The Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth.
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