North Dakota v. Buffs
August 31 (Sat)
Baylor v. Buffs
September 21 (Sat)
Kansas State v. Buffs
October 12 (Sat)
Cincinnati v. Buffs
October 26 (Sat)
Make a positive change in your community.
Gateway_Optimist_Club_Project_list.pdfCalendar of Events
Become 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.
Suppoort Gateway Oly Torch Junior Optimist Club!
These kids have a lot of good ideas to help the community and the kids in them. Order from Chipotle, 2300 S. Parker Rd., April 2 from 4-8pm only! You must haver the code 3MHMKRE when ordering online or bring in this Flyer if ordering at the counter.
The Ute tribe needs backpacks!
Contact Deborah Martens if you'd like to donate.
907-854-8829
The drive is now through the end of the first week in May
2024 CU Buffs Schedule
Help us raise money to help kids at the CU Buffs games this year. What a great way to meet new people, see the tailgating festivities AND have an opportunity to see the games for FREE! Invite your friends and family to join in! GO BUFFS!
Utah v. Buffs
November 16 (Sat)
OSU v. Buffs
November 29 (Fri)
Click here -->Denver Children's Home daily needs wish list
Ship to 1801 Albion St., Denver, CO 80220, right to their door. You can buy the same products on Amazon and ship to their door.
Print the wish list , buy off the list and take it all to the home yourself.
The items we need most include:
Personal Hygiene (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Deodorant, Toothpaste, etc.)
Feminine Care (Ultra-Thin Pads)
Foot Care (Foot Powder)
Socks (Women and Men Size)
Washcloths
All Season Alternative Down Solid Comforter, Twin/Twin XL
Thin Expo Markers
Composition Notebooks
Index Cards
Another successful and FUN Brain Bowl! We visited Heritage HS, Standley HS, and Hamilton Middle School and held tournaments for almost 100 teams!
Essay contests have been completed and winners will be announced!
Oratorical Contest will begin in March!
Learn how you can get your Optimist Dues reimbursed through Grouper!
Children's Hospital Needs Donors!
If you are wondering if you eligible for donation, https://www.childrenscolorado.org/globalassets/community/blood-donor-center/childrens-colorado-blood-donor-eligibility.pdf
Dime a Day Donation for OI Foundation
dime-a-day-form.pdf (oifoundation.org) and check out the All About OIF video explaining how the Dime a Day funds are used...you'd be surprised Optimist International Foundation (oifoundation.org) All About OIF video
With a Dime a Day donation, you receive a pin from OI and you are then able to vote on OIF elections.
3rd Qtr District Optimist Conference
April 27, 2024 8:00am to 4:00pm
Family Resource Pavilion
9700 East Easter Lane
Centennial, CO 80112
Centennial, CO 80112
You can now give while shopping!
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:
Junior Optimist International Clubs
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 @grandview_optimists • Instagram photos and videos
Gateway JOI at Gateway High School
Junior Golf
Since the 1970s, Optimist-sponsored golf tournaments have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players.
Optimist Jr Golf: Colorado-Wyoming District Qualifier (google.com)
Scholarship Contests
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
Community Activities
Includes Respect for Law/Promotion of Non-Violence, Childhood Cancer Campaign, Youth Appreciation, Youth Safety and Tri-Star Sports.
Youth Safety
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.