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Winter Haven Optimist Club The Winter Haven (Fl) Optimist Club initiated a new project for the 2020-21 local school year. The project "Sock it to Me", included Club Members collecting nearly 400 pairs of new children's socks. The socks were distributed to three local elementary schools. The schools were selected based on the social-economical needs of the children in the schools' community. Placed inside each bag of socks was a sticker identifying the Club as the provider.
Some of our more memorable moments were when a voter brought his parrot to the election on his shoulder (support animal) and his parrot called out, “Hello, Hello” and “Here, kitty kitty,” repeatedly. Another was when a 70-year-old voted for the first time, or when families brought their children along to teach them the importance of voting. There were long lines and some voters had to wait for up to one hour before they could vote; but, they were patient and did not complain. These moments add a rewarding experience for our Club.
Optimist Club of Brookville Ohio
Promoting Democracy The Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club Members have now served in three elections, beginning in 2018. We set up and close our polling place and help voters understand their rights. We protect ballots, voting equipment, and in helping, we earn extra money which helps our Club create projects in our 20 • Optimist
The Chamber of Commerce of Brookville, Ohio, honors the Brookville Optimist Club’s “Honoring America Flag Project” with a Beautification Award. The program began in May of 2020 having Club Members place/retrieve over 300 flags throughout Brookville for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Patriot’s Day (Sept 11), and Veteran’s Day. Group donations allowed the Club to initiate the project, while an annual/renewal subscription service to individuals/ businesses helps fund many programs.
