The Rochester Optimist Club participates in many activities in the Rochester area in addition to participating in Optimist International Programs such as Childhood Cancer Campaign, Optimist Jr. World of Golf, Oratorical Contest and Optimist Essay Contest. Our club was chartered in August 1977 with 40 members, six of the original charter members are still active in the club.
Here is a small sampling of Rochester area youth and community programs sponsored by our club:
- Community Spelling Bee (Grades 2-5)
- Kellogg Science Fair
- Jefferson Reading Program
- Gage Gallopers Running Club
- High School Trap League
- Brighter Tomorrows
- Fire Arms Safety
- Century Octagon Club
- Toys-For-Tots
- Childhood Cancer Research at Mayo Clinic
- Highway Pick-up
- Optimist International Essay and Oratorical Contests
Our fundraising activities for the club include:
- Frozen Goose 10K Run/5K Run-Walk