Optimist Club of West Bloomfield
Events and Activities

September 2006

  • Officer Installation Dinner
    The Optimist calendar year actually begins on October 1st. Prior to this date a dinner is held to recognize the outgoing officers and install the new ones. This annual program provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and is a show of support for the year ahead.

November 2006

December 2006

 

       

  • Holiday Gift Giving
    Some 30 families will receive a cash gift with a box of Christmas Cookies. We have been doing this event now for 30 years. Families are selected through the West Bloomfield and surrounding school districts.

 

March 2007

April 2007

  • Regional Oratorical Contest
  • Respect for Law Program
    Each year the West Bloomfield Club participates in this Optimist International program. At one breakfast in December, the club recognizes the efforts of local law enforcement officers. Members of the West Bloomfield Police Department are nominated and ultimately awarded for their service to the community.

May 2007

  • Neree Alix Scholarship Program       2007 Scholarship Awards
    The Neree Alix Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Alix and all other members who have since passed away. Initiated in 1983 with funding from the Alix family the scholarship was designed to recognize the achievements of senior high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and who volunteer within the community. Each year the club awards two scholarships in the amounts of $1500 and $1000.
  • Norma Jean Van Every Scholarship       2007 Scholarship Awards
    This scholarship was established by club member Donald Van Every in honor of his wife, Norma Jean Van Every. The scholarship is awarded to students attending Laker Academy in West Bloomfield who have demonstrated self-improvement and a commitment to community service. Each year the club awards two scholarships.
  • Michigan Week
    The organization helps sponsor and participates in the annual West Bloomfield Michigan Week celebration. Members are active in a number event in this week long series of events, including the presentation of the Neree Alix Scholarship at the annual Community Breakfast.

June 2007

  • Optimist International Junior Golf       Press Release   Flyer-Entry Form
    For three years now the West Bloomfield Club has held a Jr. Golf tournament. Each year junior high/high school age boys and girls participate in this event. The winners of each division have the opportunity to move on to the state level, with the winner of this tournament having a chance to compete at a national level. Wabeek Country Club  (on Long Lake Rd, west of Middlebelt Rd.)
  • Optimist International Convention

July 2007

  • Kids Summer Outing
    This event revolves around a typical summer time activity. This may include attending a Detroit Tiger baseball game or a trip to the Water Park. Each year a dozen members take as many as forty kids to the local Dairy Queen, followed by a bus trip to a fun filled afternoon.
  • Summer Reading Program with West Bloomfield Library
    A reading incentive program that keeps children of all ages reading throughout the summer. Annual number of youth that participate is 2,000.

August 2007

  • Michigan District Convention
  • Gus Maker Basketball Tournament
    Major
    fund raiser to support youth activities. Thursday and Friday set up. Tournament on Saturday and Sunday.  Our biggest fundraising event of the year!   Monies raised supports… On My Own of Michigan, Youth Coalition, the W. B. High School football team, Walled Lake HS Hockey team and others!

May 2008

  • May 6, 2008 - Neree Alix Scholarship
  • May 11, 2008 - Mother's Day
  • May 16, 2008 - Michigan Week Breakfast held at the Bay Pointe Golf Club.
        You must reserve for this event.
        Cost is $20 per person.
  • May 20, 2008 - John Himmelspach, WB Police Lieutenant presentation on Public Safety Day
  • May 27, 2008 - Norma Jean Van Every Scholarship
  • May 31, 2008 - Bike Safety Day Held at the W.B. Parks and Rec. 9:00AM
        This is a very well attended event as kids come with their bikes for
        a spring tune up and instructions for safe riding. They get free
        helmets and other goodies

June 2008

 

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