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MECHANICSVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB
Mechanicsville MD
Maryland/South Delaware District, Optimist International
Zone 5
MEETINGS - First and Third Wednesdays,
Copsey's Seafood Restaurant
Mechanicsville MD
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Our Mission: |
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The Mechanicsville Optimist Club was chartered on May 29, 1982 with 35 members with J. Theodore Bailey
as its charter President. The club has evolved into an organization that is well respected and supported by
the community. The Mechanicsville Optimist Club is devoted to the betterment of our community, and
welcomes men and women 18 years old or older to join us in our mission. E-mail us for more information or
attend one of our meetings. Click on the Optimist International website link below for more information on
Optimism.
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SOME OF OUR PROJECTS::
SPORTS - we sponsor little league baseball teams, girls & boys softball teams, pigskin football, youth
basketball, soccer, and junior golf.
JUST SAY NO - we sponsor Just Say No clubs in three local elementary schools.
CHRISTMAS IN APRIL - we help sponsor a house to be renovated and provide labor for the renovation.
ESSAY CONTEST - each year we sponsor an essay contest. The theme varies each year. We send the
winner to Freedom's Foundation in Valley Forge PA.
PROJECT GRADUATION - cook food for graduating seniors at an all night substance free graduation party.
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 | Our Essay Contest winners David Breton, Chairperson Mary Whetstine, Thomas PilkertonIII, Carol Stockman |
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