The Breakfast Optimist Club of East Fort Worth is a 501c4 Club, and is one club in all of Optimist Interntaional.
Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves.
The club is a project oriented organization currently involved with the following projects:
The Childhood Cancer Campaign’s mission is "being the leading force to rid the world of childhood cancer". Our members work with the Ronald McDonald House and Cook Children's Hospital by providing assistance for children and their families, making blankets, collecting bears and supporting research to find a cure.
The club sponsors an Oratorical & Essay Scholarship Contest annually that is designed to help kids develop writing and critical thinking skills and provide students with an opportunity to compete for a $2500 scholarship.
The club participates in the State side Young Texan/Texanne scholarshp Program - recognizing monthly two honorees from Nolan Catholic, Eastern Hills High School, Oakridge School & Temple Christian. Honorees are sent on to compete at the District and State Level
Other ongoing projects are a Partnership with the East Fort Worth 4H program, Adoption of Lowery Road Elementary,
Tarrant County annual Trash Bash, Tarrant County Food Bank.
The club has built it's Junior Optimist clubs - forming at the following schools: East Handley Elementary, West Handley Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary, Oakridge Middle School, and Eastern Hills High School. Students are taught leadership, public speaking & giving back to the community.
IF YOU SEE A PROJECT THAT INTERESTS YOU, Please come join us for breakfast any Thursday morning, 7:00 a.m. at the Dixie House Cafe on E. Lancaster.See More
Club President; DISTRICT: 38, Audit and Finance Committee Chair; Certified Club Builder; Certified International Trainers; NCB Field Representative
Kenneth Garner
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Club Foundation Representative; DISTRICT: 38, Childhood Health & Wellness; DISTRICT: 38, Membership Committee Chair; DISTRICT: 38, New Club Building Committee Chair
Optimist International Club of the Year 2018-2019 club of the year
The Optimist Club of the Year is the highest achievement an Optimist Club can attain in
the Optimist organization. The recipient of this prestigious award will be chosen regardless of number of members, or region and will be known as the “Best Overall Club” in
Optimist International.
The Optimist Club of the year award is presented annually to the most outstanding Club
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