Regular meetings held at 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at Tulley's II in Monona
This Month's Meeting: Annual Member Picnic September 9 at Ahuska Park in Monona Grove from 5:30-7:30pm. Details At This Link
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Who and what are Optimists
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our community and ourselves.
Madison Optimist Club members attended the recent Ho-Chunk Land Acknowledgement ceremony at Whitehorse Middle School
Members of the Whitehorse family shared the rich history of their ancestors who were stewards of the land for generations before the school was built.
Ongoing - Regular "Student of the Month" pancake breakfasts at Whitehorse Middle School the second Monday of the month during the school year.
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
February
One City Schools Winter Festival
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 - https://wisconsinbikefed.org/events/cottage-grove-bike-rodeo/
Attended Whitehorse Middle School Ho-Chunk Land Acknowledgement
Presented Madison College scholarship to LaFollette High School student
Presented scholarships to Capitol High students
June
Members attended Optimist International Convention
July
August
Met with staff at Whitehorse to plan events for the coming school year. See Calendar.
September