Voluntary organization with goal of making the community and the world a better place for children, youth and other vulnerable citizens, club's motto is "Friend of Youth" and we believe in "Bringing Out the Best in Kids"

• Membership is comprised of community members in general and men and women from business, industry, trades and professional organizations, new members are always welcome
• funds are raised by holding the Optimist Antique Show at Kempenfest, through bi-weekly bingos and other fundraising activities
• Supports a variety of local organizations with a focus on helping youth, sponsors:
  • Bowling for Kids from Empower Simcoe
  • Junior Curling
  • Optimist Beginner Golf League
  • Candlelighters Simcoe - Parents of Children with Cancer Annual Christmas Party
  • Boy Scouts
  • Youth activities for Talk Is Free Theatre and Youth Haven

• Provides financial assistance and volunteer support to groups, various sports and community groups but NOT TO INDIVIDUALS
• Organizes Kempenfest Antiques August Long Weekend each year
• Hosts Beginner Golf in May and June and Bowling for Special Needs annually

Member Meetings: irregular, contact for more information
Board Meetings: approximately every other month, contact for more information

Sep-Jun

Send contact via Website for Information on joining, membership is by invitation only