Mission: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids!

Twin City Area Optimist Club
Twin City Area Optimist Club
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    • Art Contest
    • Childhood Cancer Campaign
    • Coats for Kids
    • Dictionary Project
    • Essay Contest
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    • Oratorical Contest
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    • Home
    • Learn About Us
    • Events & Fundraisers
      • 4th Annual BB 5K Walk
      • Dine Out Fundraiser
      • Family Bowling Event 2022
      • Old Bag Auction 2022
      • Mouse Races 2022
    • Youth Service Projects
      • Art Contest
      • Childhood Cancer Campaign
      • Coats for Kids
      • Dictionary Project
      • Essay Contest
      • Head Start Christmas
      • Junior Optimist Society
      • Oratorical Contest
      • Respect for Law
      • Scholarship Program
      • Youth Appreciation
      • Youth Golf
    • Sponsors & Donors
    • Current Newsletters
    • Committees
    • Contact Us

  • Home
  • Learn About Us
  • Events & Fundraisers
    • 4th Annual BB 5K Walk
    • Dine Out Fundraiser
    • Family Bowling Event 2022
    • Old Bag Auction 2022
    • Mouse Races 2022
  • Youth Service Projects
    • Art Contest
    • Childhood Cancer Campaign
    • Coats for Kids
    • Dictionary Project
    • Essay Contest
    • Head Start Christmas
    • Junior Optimist Society
    • Oratorical Contest
    • Respect for Law
    • Scholarship Program
    • Youth Appreciation
    • Youth Golf
  • Sponsors & Donors
  • Current Newsletters
  • Committees
  • Contact Us

About Us ~ Twin City Area Optimist Club

In the beginning...

 It was early in 1988 when three Optimist members from the Cape Girardeau, Missouri club came to the Festus/Crystal City area to "build" a new Optimist Club.  Finding little interest and even being told by one community leader, "We don't need any more service clubs," they, being optimists, did not give up.  Remembering that only recently Optimist International had begun admitting females as members, they forged ahead and began recruiting women.  Very soon 63 women had expressed interest and, on May 10, 1988, the Charter Presentation Banquet was held.  The club was off and running and, all these years later, continues the race with multitudes of youth service projects to benefit children and exemplify Optimist International mottos - "Friend of Youth" and "Bringing Out the Best in Kids". 


  Twin City Area Optimist Club is a Not-For-Profit organization without a 501(c)3 designation.  Any donations made directly to our club are not tax deductible.  If you would like to donate without a tax deduction, you may do so via Venmo @TC-Optimist2122 or make your check payable to Twin City Area Optimist Club and mail it to us at P.O. Box 475, Festus, MO 63028.  To donate WITH a tax deduction, please let us know by using the Contact Us tab at the the top of the page for the details. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference.    

Our Officers

2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Gerty O'Leary

President Elect - Peggy Scott

Past President - Mary Kay Scott

Secretary - Cathy Elliott

Secretary Elect - Debbie Hogenmiller

Treasurer - Laura Elbl

Treasurer Elect - Carroll Metzger


Board Members

2020-2022

Janice Boyd

Judy Kuhlman

Barb Schmidt


2021-2023

Elizabeth Check

Pat Parsons

Judy William

OPTIMIST COMMITTEES

JOIN A COMMITTEE AND JOIN THE FUN

Our Optimist members work diligently to support the children in our community in many ways. Feel free to review the 5 pages of Committee options and consider donating your time and talents to a committee while you build new friendships with like minded Optimists. 

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FALL 2021 PROJECT REVIEW

IT WAS A BUSY TIME FOR STUDENTS AND OPTIMIST MEMBERS

Download Brochure PDF

Did Someone Say Lunch?

JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS

MEETING INFO

Members meet every Thursday from Noon - 1 p.m. at Taytro's. Please RSVP by 8:00 a.m. on Monday by contacting Cathy Elliott. (Check your email for membership contact list.)


The last Thursday of the month is an evening meeting held at Poppy's Parlor. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to order food, please contact Phyllis Neff on Monday prior to meeting.


Check your email for schedule and details. Masks required.


Want to join us but not yet a member? Use the "Contact Us" form near the bottom of this page to request your reservation!

Some Weeks We May Have a Project Instead

Be sure to click on our events tab at the top of this page, the fundraiser tab, and the newsletters tab for all the things we have going on!

Big News

You Can Now Use the LMS for free!

 

The launch of the new Learning Management System was a big step forward for Optimist International to improve the way we provide training materials to Clubs. There are numerous webinar videos, explanations of the various programs sponsored by Optimist International, Getting Started with Instagram, and more! You may access the LMS  and registration at optimist.org

 

The cost for most members is only $6 and the wealth of information available is well worth it.


Each Club has four FREE licenses to the system. These licenses are reserved for the Club President, Club President-Elect, Club Secretary Treasurer, and Club Foundation Representative (this will be updated every year for the new person in each role).


Click on the link below to download the registration instructions. 


[Please note the Twin City Area Optimist Club will pay for member registrations. Just submit your receipt for reimbursement.]


How to Register for Members

Click the Button Below to Download Member LMS Registration

OI How_to_Register (pdf)

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  • Home
  • Learn About Us
  • Art Contest
  • Childhood Cancer Campaign
  • Coats for Kids
  • Essay Contest
  • Head Start Christmas
  • Oratorical Contest
  • Respect for Law
  • Scholarship Program
  • Youth Appreciation
  • Youth Golf
  • Sponsors & Donors
  • Current Newsletters
  • Contact Us

Twin City Area Optimist Club

PO Box 475, Festus, MO 63028, US

(636) 937-9333

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