Optimist International Optimist

“Tickets for after-prom 669 member assessments 402 weekly meeting income 131 miscellaneous income 100 membership incentives 90 total 1,392”

“Name: after prom program cash contribution: 6,364”

“Expenses conferences/meetings 6,844 guest meals 610 reimbursements 140 insurance 425 dues 1,886 fees 25 total 9,930”

“Other increases 10,000 in the past several years, the optimist club has been purchasing flag kits (u.s. Flag, pole, base, and hardware) to use in our avenue of flags project (fundraiser and community project). Recently, an inventory of the flag kits was taken with a result of an additional 10,000 being added to other assets(500 flag kits at an estimated resale value of 2 each), thus making other assets 11,000.”

“Misc program equipment 1,000 11,000 total 1,000 11,000”

“The optimist club of van wert has been proudly serving the van wert county area since the 1980s. We are comprised of men and women dedicated to the community, friendship, fun, service to youth and the promotion of optimism as a way of life. Our positive approach, upbeat outlook, and commitment to creating a more optimistic future for kids is what differentiates the optimist club of van wert from other volunteer opportunities.”

“The after-prom program provided a well chaperoned time with fun activities for 198 youth from three high school districts within van wert county. The goal of the program is to provide a drug, alcohol, and sex free environment for a few hours after the school's prom. There were approximately 70-75 volunteer hours utilized.”

“The college scholarship program provides a 1,000 scholarship (1st place) and a 500 scholarship (2nd place) to two high school seniors, selected from three school districts. Those selected excelled in academics and provided nearly 100 hours of community service in their communities.”

“The oratorical contest is a speech contest for children of various ages from schools, churches, and various organizations in the county area. Winners are awarded prizes locally and are able to advance in scholarship contests leading to an international contest and a possible 27,500 in scholarships.”

“Miscellaneous programs in the van wert community targeting youth.”