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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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