Optimist Club of Madison

 Serving communities in the Madison area since 1924.

Friend of Youth

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our community and ourselves.

What we've done

Ongoing - Regular "Student of the Month" pancake breakfasts at Whitehorse Middle School the first Monday of the month during school.

2023

Cottage Grove Bike Rodeo

Whitehorse Middle School October Bike-a-thon

Goodman Center Thanksgiving Food Drive

Secondary Scholarships for LaFollette, Monona Grove and MG21 schools

Essay and Oratorical contest

2024

One City Schools Winter Festival

February - Centennial celebration - Presentation of Public Address system to Whitehorse Middle School

March  - Essay Contest

April - Oratorical Contest

Bike Clinic in partnership with Bikes for Kids - Wisconsin

Who and what are Optimists