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Optimist_Project_Tracker-2.pdf Project_timeline_Gantt-1.pdfBecome a Member
Gateway Optimist Club participate in community service programs that are dedicated to bringing out the best in kids. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way that is needed.
Wreaths Across America 
Sponsor a wreath to be placed at a fallen soldier's grave at Ft. Logan Cemetery
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/160684/Overview/?relatedId=15565
2025 Wreath Laying Cemetery will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10am. Help us and other community service groups place wreaths and honor those who gave all for our freedom. This also a great opportunity to tech kids/grandkids about history and teach them that freedom isn't free.
WAA 2025_ORDER_FORM.pdf
Children's Hospital Needs Donors! We are in a critical shortage of platelets. Please see if you can donate TODAY! 720-777-5398
blood donor portal
If you are wondering if you eligible for donation, https://www.childrenscolorado.org/globalassets/community/blood-donor-center/childrens-colorado-blood-donor-eligibility.pdf
You can now give while shopping!
HowToCreateAKingsSoopersAccount_PDF
Fundraising with King Soopers is easy. All you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Here's how:
How to add GOC to Community Rewards via phone app
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).
“Bringing Out the Best in Our Youth to Make a Difference”
GVJOI at Grandview High School https://www.instagram.com/ghs.optimist/
Testimony about Junior Golf:
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Subject: The Optimist Junior Golf Championships
To: glavinbob@gmail.com <glavinbob@gmail.com>
Dear Mr. Glavin,
My name is Jeffrey Savage. This summer, I qualified for and played at the Optimist, and it was truly an amazing experience.
The qualifying event was held at Heatherwoode Golf Club and the competition was fierce. I had to win in a playoff to qualify, and it was the most nerve wracking 2 holes of golf that I have ever played. Overall, I think the qualifying event was a good preparation for the real tournament and I am excited to play in the qualifier again next year!
Trump National Doral is one of the most well-known golf resorts in the country, and I really enjoyed staying at the resort and playing the Blue Monster. As soon as we got there, the bellman took our bags and we went into the resort. My first thought upon walking in was, "Wow, this place is amazing!" We stayed in the Phil Mickelson Lodge. Our room was very nice, it was spacious and comfortable. I was able to make some friends from all around the world: from right there in Florida, to Texas, Ecuador and China. I think the tournament did a great job of bringing all of the contestants together so that we could meet one another. I especially liked the trivia night and the pool, and the water slide was really cool too. Overall, I didn't play my best in the tournament, but it was a great learning experience. I came back home more focused and ready to practice. It was amazing being there and playing against some of the best golfers in the world.
Thank you for all that you do for the Optimist!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Savage
Since the 1970s, Optimist-sponsored golf tournaments have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players. Qualifying rounds
www.facebook.com/optimist.golf
*Colorado Golf Expo https://coloradogolfexpo.com/
*Sponsor a hole: Jr__Golf_Sponsor_a_hole_2026.pdf
The entry fee is $150.00
Please address questions to Bob Meyer at 303-919-4532 or meyerrob@comcast.net.
Jr Golf 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Optimist Junior Golf will recognize four academic golfers and one community service golfer for a total of five scholarships awarded
Jr. Golf Scramble Fundraiser application
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
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.
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to those companies and entrepreneurs who have given to our cause of making a positive difference in the lives of children!
Papa Johns Pizza donated discounts and free pizza to Denver Children's Home
Dion's Pizza has donated pizzas to the Oratorical Contest
