The Optimist Club provides an opportunity to meet and volunteer with fun-loving and motivated people from various backgrounds. Our members interact regularly through weekly breakfast meetings, fundraising opportunities, youth-related projects and activities, and social events.

Optimist Essay Contest

The essay topic for 2025-2026 year is: "How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me." Essays must be 700-800 words in length. The due date will be announced when it is available. Select the Events link above to find additional information.

Optimist Oratorical Contest

The 2025-2026 contest topic is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged - My Definition of Community”. The contest will be held in Platteville (details TBD.) Select the Events link above to find additional information.