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
March member meeting - The Road Home
April
Oratorical Contest, Member Meeting - Madison City Council member Isadore Knox Jr.
Bike Clinic in partnership with Bikes for Kids - Wisconsin
May
Cottage Grove Bike Rodeo