Great Falls Optimist Club
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Welcome to the Great Falls (Virginia, not Montana) Optimist Club web site.
There are many worthy causes to support while meeting your neighbors and enjoying the camaraderie of good friends. There are lots of ways to have a good time while doing good. One organization to consider supporting right here in your backyard is the Great Falls Optimist Club.
A small club with big ambitions, the Great Falls Optimist Club is dedicated to meeting the needs of young people in our community; to supporting activities that contribute to a better future for our children; to promoting an active interest in good government; to encouraging community service among young people; and developing optimism as a philosophy of life. I am proud to note that this is the 29th year of service to our community, and we expect to be around for many more years! In fact, the Club has nearly doubled in size in the past two years. Now, I am happy to say, we are also applying for status as an indepenent 501(c)3 nonprofit, which means that donations will be tax deductible, as are a significant portion of annual dues. We have always been a nonprofit, but we have been under the umbrella of Optimist International, which meant that donations were not tax deductible. This change, which we expect to take place within a year, should make it easier and even more appealing to companies and individuals interested in supporting our important work. Many people who look forward to
bringing their children to the Spring Festival every year have no idea who puts
it on, who does all the work behind the scenes, or where the money goes that we
raise through this event. We hope that by learning more about our mission and
our other activities, you
If you are interested in learning more about our activities, please wander through our web site and feel free to contact us for more information. Check out the list of our accomplishments and activities. See if something sparks your interest; motivates you to get involved. You may already be familiar with some of our activities, just not aware that it is the Great Falls Optimist Club that makes it all happen. I hope you will join us.
Calvert Thompson, President
Contact InformationPresident: Calvert Thompson Vice President: Dan Smith Vice President for Youth: Julie Casso Secretary: Scott Coolidge Treasurer: Eve Chapman Membership Director: Mindy Mitchell Outreach Director: Joda Coolidge Communications Director: Candace Campbell
Funding The activities and financial support provided by the Great Falls Optimist Club are funded by contributions as well as fundraising activities, which include the sale of photographs by Hill Portrait Studios at the Fall Festival and ticket sales at the Spring Festival; in addition to contributions from individuals, business and professional organizations. |
discover a second reason to participate – helping
children in our community. We also hope that by learning more about the Great
Falls Optimist Club, you also join our dedicated organization and support our
work through donations and membership. A small group of individuals has
accomplished a great deal these many years, and we look forward to welcoming
more members of our growing community into our fold.