Program for:
Oratorical Contest - A speech contest on a designated topic for kids under
the age of 19. Our club contest is usually conducted in February each year,
and presents a club contest scholarship to a boy winner and girl winner. Our
club winners advance to Zone, Regional, and District Final contests each
competing for a $2,000 scholarship.
Respect for Law Camp - Kids in the 5th and 6th grade are eligible for this
special 2-day camp held on the University of Southern Indiana campus in June
each year. The camp is conducted by Indiana State Police troopers and other
law enforcement personnel.
Essay Contest - A writing contest on a designated topic for kids under the
age of 19. The club contest is usually conducted in January or February of
each year. The club winning essay is entered in the District contest,
competing for scholarships. We award a scholarship to the winner.
The Evansville Area Optimist Clubs recognize the top 10 seniors at the
local high schools during the first week of November.
An appreciation breakfast with inspiring speaker is held with the students
participating in a "job shadow" in a field of interest during the remainder of
the day .
Tri-Star Sports - Clubs focus on three skills competitions in each of the
following sports: basketball, baseball, soccer, football, in-line hockey or ice
hockey. These contests are the perfect opportunity for children to have fun
while testing their skills in three areas of the sport of your choice. Each
skill offers exciting opportunities to promote self-confidence and physical
fitness, even if you have limited resources. Our club conducts the Tri-Star
Basketball and Tri-Star Soccer competions.
Youth Safety Program - This program addresses safety issues relating to
many popular youth activities, such as bike riding, skateboarding, in-line
skating, riding the school bus, riding in automobiles and exploring the
internet. More detailed information about the Youth Safety program is
available in the "International Programs Planning Guide."
Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing (CCDHH) - A communications contest for
deaf and hearing impaired kids through grade 12. The
club contests are usually held in May each year. The
club winner advances to a District contest competing
for a scholarship.
Some of our club's youth programs and Indiana District Optimist International
programs are shown below. For more information visit the international website.
www.optimist.org
2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 11:45 am
