Funds raised will be directed towards the kids residing at Denver Children's Home. Tickets are $10 a plate
June 14, 2025 7:30-9:30am 14091 E Iliff Ave, Aurora
Message Gateway Optimist Club on Facebook and Instagram, call 303-906-5569, email or Zelle gatewayoptimistaurora@yahoo.com to buy tickets. Tickets also available at the door.
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Home to the world's most dynamic coalition of youth volunteers, the members of Junior Optimist International live by the motto of "kids helping kids." Junior Optimist International is recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and offers three different age groups: Alpha Clubs (elementary), Junior Clubs (middle school) and Octagon Clubs (high school).
GVJOI at Grandview High School optimismclub_gvhs
Gateway JOI at Gateway High School
Since the 1970s, Optimist-sponsored golf tournaments have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players. Qualifying rounds
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Online registration for the 2025 Colorado-Wyoming District Optimist Junior Golf District Qualifiers will be available beginning about a month prior to the tournament dates at https://copgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolfw/copgajr25/schedule/index.htm?display=champ.
The entry fee is $150.00
Please address questions to Bob Meyer at 303-919-4532 or meyerrob@comcast.net.
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Jr. Golf Scramble Fundraiser application
We have an online auction of over a dozen donated golf foursomes from top Metro Denver country clubs and public golf courses. Other items in the online auction are fine wine, Divot Golf Green Saver books, golf balls, putters, and framed pictures. The online auction is now live. Bids may be made through 10 pm, May 31. The link is https://www.32auctions.com/cowyoptimistjuniorgolf.
Dates for the 2025 District qualifying tournaments:
Thursday, May 29, at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora (Boys ages 16 – 18);
Tuesday, June 3, at Overland Golf Course in Denver (Boys ages 10 – 11, 12 – 13, and 14 – 15);
Wednesday, June 11 at Meadow Hills Golf Course in Aurora (Girls ages 10 - 12, 13 - 14, and 15 – 18).
For further information, please contact:
Bob Meyer, Junior Golf Co-Chairman, meyerrob@comcast.net, 303-919-4532
Joe Marci, Junior Golf Co-Chairman, jmarci8999@gmail.com; 303-771-3748
Optimist International sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money to pursue opportunities in higher education: the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest and the Oratorical Contest
2025 winners Sandra Brown (1st Place), Nazhir Wilson (2nd Place), Kiana Truong (3rd place), 
2025 winners
2 of these are from the Grandview HS JOI club!
Amy Petre was also the second place winner at the District level competition!
Congratulations to all!
Includes Respect for Law/Promotion of Non-Violence, Childhood Cancer Campaign, Youth Appreciation, Youth Safety and Tri-Star Sports.
This activity includes teaching youth about important safety issues that they encounter every day, such as traveling in a car or on the school bus and riding their bike. Optimist events such as a bicycle rodeo can make learning safety skills fun for everyone involved.
Mission, Vision and Purpose
Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Many thanks to those companies and entrepreneurs who have given to our cause of making a positive difference in the lives of children!
