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2024 Scholarship Winner, Keagan Taylor
Keagan will attend Southwest Tech to study Cosmetology. He is son of Michelle Nordorft. Congratulations Teagan!
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read


2024 Scholarship Winner, Emelia Thelemann
Emelia will attend the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point to study Environmental Science. She is daughter of Clark and Molly...
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Welcome Kim Woodworth!
Kim Woodworth was installed as a new member of the Platteville Optimist Club on May 31, 2024. Pictured L-R: Kim's sponsor, Tom Nall,...
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read


The Lane's Become OI Foundation Benefactors
Pictured: Maxine Lane Jerry Schewe, representing the Optimist International Foundation's Dime-a-Day Program, presented Steve and Maxine...
Chris Budden
May 17, 20241 min read


The Cullen's Share Their Story
Patti and Terry Cullen Maxine Lane, Patti and Terry Cullen, Alain Reeves Patti and Terry Cullen shared the moving and...
Chris Budden
May 17, 20241 min read


After a long DRY spell, we have a winner!
After a long DRY spell, Ron Weier received our Sippy Cup Award at our weekly meeting. Congratulations Ron.
Chris Budden
May 17, 20241 min read


Platteville Optimist's Sponsor Golf Outing
Our Club is sponsoring a Golf Outing to support Grant County Deputy Sheriff's Association on May 17th at the Platteville Golf & Country...
Chris Budden
May 13, 20241 min read


Sheriff and Jail Administrator Visit
Left: M. Lane, C. Reukauf, N. Dreckman, & A. Reeves. Right: Sheriff Dreckman & Captain Reukauf May is Law Enforcement Appreciation...
Chris Budden
May 13, 20241 min read


Welcome Kurt, Robin, Dorothy, and Michael
Platteville Optimist Club Vice President Bob Hundhausen installed 4 new Optimist Club members at our May Business meeting. New members...
Chris Budden
May 7, 20241 min read


2024 Special Olympics Grant Awarded
Platteville Optimist Club Vice President Bob Hundhausen presented our 2024 donation in support of Special Olympics to Beth Flesch. Beth...
Chris Budden
May 7, 20241 min read


Woodworth Shares His Passion For Bikes
Kim Woodworth, a retired truck driver and small business owner, shared his passion for bikes with our Club. He enjoys riding and working...
Chris Budden
May 6, 20241 min read


Successful 2024 NOW Event Held April 20th
On April 20th the Membership Committee and the Fellowship Committee of our Club joined together to host this year's NOW (New Optimists...
Chris Budden
May 6, 20241 min read


Family Advocates accepts 2024 grant award
Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves presented a check for $800 to Darlene Masters, Executive Director of Family Advocates, Lainee...
Chris Budden
May 1, 20241 min read


Congratulations Family Advocates!
Family Advocates held an Open House including a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their new facility on Eastside Road on Thursday April 18th. ...
Chris Budden
May 1, 20241 min read


Let the temperature Rise!
Paul Budden and Alaina Reeves, both Optimists and members of the Fire Department Fundraising Steering Committee, spoke about need for a...
Chris Budden
Apr 15, 20241 min read


CESA 3 Champion Games Grant
CESA 3's Jim Nelson accepts a $500 grant from our Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves to be used for their Champion Games project. ...
Chris Budden
Apr 5, 20241 min read


2024 Essay and Oratorical Contest Winners
The 2024 Optimist Essay contest topic was "Optimism: How it Connects Us". The Optimist Oratorical contest choose the topic of “How to...
Chris Budden
Apr 4, 20241 min read


2024 TriStar Basketball Competition
Over 80 kids participated in this year's TriStar Basketball competition held March 23, 2024 on Bo Ryan Court at Williams Fieldhouse on...
Chris Budden
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Chief Reukauf Returns
Lancaster Chief of Police Deb Reukauf returned to our meeting on Friday to talk about several youth programs her department has...
Stephanie Cooley
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Optimists at Community Involvement Fair
The Platteville Public Library held their annual Community Involvement Fair on March 2, 2024. Area residents can visit the fair to meet...
Chris Budden
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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