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Each year the Optimist Club of Gettysburg selects and recognizes a deserving law enforcement professional from the Gettysburg area for the Optimist Respect for Law Award. “We believe it is important for children to grow up with a strong belief in abiding by the law, respecting law enforcement and doing what they can to maintain […]
Meeting Minutes from September 5, 2012 Club members celebrated their annual steak feed at President Mark’s home Wednesday September 5. A big “Thank You!” to Mark for hosting our group. Nominations for officers and Board of Directors for the upcoming 2012-2013 administrative year were announced as: President – Craig Sweet Vice President – Kris Accardi Secretary – Mindy […]
Nearly 30 Gettysburg Optimists and their family members shared a great evening of food, fun and fellowship on Wednesday, July11. The event was held at the home of Wayne and Sue Hill in Gettysburg where Wayne demonstrated his considerable skills on the barbecue grill. Traditionally the annual Family Night is the only meeting of the […]
Our Optimist Club meets outdoors in the Summer beneath a Pavilion that seems at times to capture the heat and harbor more than its share of Summer bugs. So it was on Wednesday, June 20 when 18 of us gathered by the lake to wolf down Daryl’s grilled “dogs and burgs”, a cold brew, and […]
On June 6, 2012, the crew of the USS Eisenhower was in Gettysburg. As a service project to the community, they painted the Rec Park Optimist Amphitheater. We extend a big thank you for all of their hard work. It looks great!
What a beautiful day in Gettysburg! The sun is shining so why not get out on the golf course in support of local youth organizations? The tournament begins today, May 31 with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Members will be arriving early in preperation for the registration at 11:00 am. Wine and cider are […]
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.