Gettysburg Optimist Club Announce 2016 Golf Tournament Date

It’s never too early to start planning your golf schedule for the upcoming season!  The Gettysburg Optimist Club will hold it’s sixth annual Golf Tournament at the Gettysburg Links on May 19, 2015, at 1 p.m.  All proceeds from the event are donated to youth-oriented programs aimed at “Bringing out the Beset in Kids,” such as Little League Baseball, Reading is Fundamental, Gettysburg S.T.A.R.S., Dollars for Scholars, Gettysburg High School Orchestra, Environmental Education, Gettysburg Community Theatre, Adams County Art Council and Meals and More.  Be sure to mark your calendar and check back for more details!

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Gettysburg Optimist Club holds Installation Banquet on October 14th at Dobbin House

On October 14, 2015, the Gettysburg Optimist Club will hold it’s annual Installation Banquet at the Dobbin House. It’s the time of year when Club members come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, to recognize those members who have showed distinguished service, and induct the Club’s new leaders for the upcoming year.  This year’s banquet will feature the Honorable Todd R. Platts as guest speaker.  Social hour starts at 6 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6:30.

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Gettysburg Optimist Club Honors Judge Kuhn with Respect for Law Award

On October 7, 2015 the Optimist Club presented the Honorable John Kuhn with the Respect for Law award for his dedication and service in advancing the respect for law. The Club was also joined by Judge Kuhns wife and colleagues in celebration of the achievement. Judge Kuhn has served Adams County for over 30 years as a judge with the Court of Common Pleas. Doug Miller presented the award on behalf of the Optimist Club. 1007151948c

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Optimist Club Donation Will Help Feed Hungry Youth

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The Optimist Club of Gettysburg presented Jim Dunlap from Ruth’s Harvest Gettysburg with a check for $500 to use towards purchasing food for its mission to feed hungry youth in the Gettysburg community. Ruth’s Harvest Gettysburg is a coalition of area churches and organizations that provide healthy meals and snacks to food insecure children. Backpacks of meals are provided to children in the Gettysburg School District to take home over the weekend. To learn more about the organization, volunteer, or donate email ruthsharvest.gettysburg@ gmail.com.

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5 Ways You Can Help the Optmist Club

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg has been an institution in the Adams County area for decades, and a huge part of our success has been incredible community support. To ensure that the Optimist Club is around for future generations, here are some ways you could help the Club to ensure we’re still around to better the lives of youth in the community.

1. BECOME A MEMBER. Probably the number one way to support the Club is to become a member. Membership ensures a working body to plan and host events, and conduct administrative duties.With an aging population and declining membership, many service organizations are having trouble maintaining numbers and keeping a community presence. Ensure the Gettysburg Optimist Club is still around by becoming a member today!  Consider coming to a meeting to learn more!

2.  SUPPORT CLUB FUNDRAISERS. The Club donates almost $30,000 a year to youth oriented programs in the community. The funds donated are raised through several annual fundraisers, such as a golf tournament, oyster feed, and a holiday magic show.

3.  SPREAD THE WORD.  You can help by sharing news about the Club with friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.  Visit our website, or follow us on social media like Facebook or Twitter.

4.  PARTNER WITH US.  Please contact the Club if you are interested in helping the Club start a new project, or assist with a ongoing one.

5.  DONATE. Whether it’s your time or money, if it’s donated to the Gettysburg Optimist Club it will be put to good use!

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Optimist Club of Gettysburg Honors Adams County Judge

Each year, the Gettysburg Optimist Club honors a local individual who promotes and exemplifies respect for law enforcement and civic duty in the community. The Gettysburg Optimist Club has been honoring community leaders for years with the Respect for Law award. The recipient of the award is invited to attend and speak at a meeting and is presented with a honorary plaque. The Gettysburg Optimist Club is proud to announce that the 2015 recipient of the Respect for Law award is the Honorable John D. Kuhn. Judge Kuhn will be presented with the award at the Club’s upcoming dinner meeting on October 7, 2015.

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Sign-ups scheduled for 2016 Optimist Basketball

Planning for the 2016 Optimist Basketball Season is underway! Signups will be held on December 5th and December 12th, both Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ the Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria. Be sure to check back for more info!

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Mark your Calendars! Date set for 2015 Christmas Magic Show!

The Optimist Club will host it’s annual Christmas Magic Show on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Lincoln Elementary School.  The show will start at 7 p.m.

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Gettysburg Optimist Club donates $1000 to Gettysburg Fire Department

The Gettysburg Optimist Club donated $1000 to the Gettysburg Fire Department at it’s meeting on September 16, 2015.  Eric Bergdale, Chair of the Firemen’s Carnival, accepted the donation on behalf of the department.   The Firemen’s Carnival, which is a huge source of revenue for the department, was cancelled this year due to extreme weather conditions.  The funds will be used to maintain equipment and facilities at the fire station.
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Next meeting on 9/16 features guest speaker and donation

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2015,  at 6:30 p.m. at the Refrectory at the Lutheran Seminary on Seminary Ridge.  The meeting will feature guest speaker Brandy Crago from the Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program.  The Club will also make a donation to the Gettysburg Volunteer Fire Department.  Dinner and refreshments provided by Biggerstaff Catering!  If you are interested in attending a meeting to learn more about the Optimist Club, enjoy delicious food and great fellowship, or to hear from local community leaders, we encourage you to reach out to our members and come to a meeting!

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