The Optimist Club of Gettysburg has been sponsoring the youth basketball program for more than 40 years. The free program is open to all youth in grades 1st through 6th regardless of the level of individual talent.
Sign up is scheduled for December 05 and December 12 from 9-11 am at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Cafeteria.
The season begins on Saturday, January 09, 2016 and runs through March 05, 2016 at the Gettysburg Area Middle School, Lefever Street in Gettysburg. February 06 will be held at Lincoln Elementary school.
For more information, click here!
2016 Optimist Basketball Sign Ups
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg has been sponsoring the youth basketball program for more than 40 years. The free program is open to all youth in grades 1st through 6th regardless of the level of individual talent.
Sign up is scheduled for December 05 and December 12 from 9-11 am at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Cafeteria.
The season begins on Saturday, January 09, 2016 and runs through March 05, 2016 at the Gettysburg Area Middle School, Lefever Street in Gettysburg. February 06 will be held at Lincoln Elementary school.
For more information, click here!
Next Club Meeting 11/4/2015 at 6:30 p.m.
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club will hold it’s next regular club meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., at the Lutheran Seminary located on Seminary Ridge. Dinner will be provided by Stacey Greene and Biggerstaff Catering. Hope to see everyone there!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE GETTYSBURG OPTIMIST CLUB!!!
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club hopes everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!
Walking for a Good Cause
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club will be helping to collect food donations for Ruth’s Harvest during the annual Halloween Parade tonight. Please help us support this wonderful cause by bringing your donations.
Gettysburg Optimist Club to march in Halloween Parade; Collect Food items for Ruth’s Harvest
UncategorizedIf you don’t have any plans for Tuesday night (10/27/2015 @ 7 p.m.), head to downtown Gettysburg for the annual Halloween Parade! This year, the Optimist Club of Gettysburg will be teaming up with Ruth’s Harvest to help collect food items for distribution to local students to take home with them on the weekends. The Club has a long tradition of participating in the Halloween Parade. The Optimist Club is excited to continue it’s tradition of walking in the Halloween Parade, and is proud to team up with a community partner that works to bring out the best in kids! Hope to see you at the parade, and be sure to cheer extra loud when you see the Optimist Club!
Installation Banquet for the 2015-2016 Optimist Year
UncategorizedThank you to everyone who attended the Optimist Installation Banquet on Wednesday, October 14th. We look forward to seeing how the Optimist Club of Gettysburg continues to grow and support the community with the leadership of incoming officers: President Bruce Bradshaw, VP Darlene Brown, Treasurer Tom Barako, and Secretary Fred Darling. Special recognition was given to Optimist for Life Member Mark Cropp for his persistent dedication to the mission of the club. Tom Barako was given the Outstanding Service Award for his eight years as Treasurer and continued embodiment of Optimist ideals. Outgoing President Kris Accardi was acknowledged for his two years of successful guidance of the club. Many thanks to the Dobbin House, guest speaker Judge Todd R. Platts, and Lt Governor Dallas Smith who all helped to make it a successful evening.
Gettysburg Optimist Club Announce 2016 Golf Tournament Date
UncategorizedIt’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!
Gettysburg Optimist Club holds Installation Banquet on October 14th at Dobbin House
UncategorizedOn 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.
Gettysburg Optimist Club Honors Judge Kuhn with Respect for Law Award
UncategorizedOn 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.
Optimist Club Donation Will Help Feed Hungry Youth
UncategorizedThe 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.