Platteville Optimist Club
Optimist Club-Involved Service Activities
The Platteville Optimist Club has a strong history of service, supporting local schools and numerous youth-oriented community projects and activities. Members are ready to give back to our community, both as volunteers and leaders, whether it be through an Optimist sponsored event or on an individual basis. Optimists serve the community by providing time and funds to Optimist-sponsored activities, as well as volunteering in other local events that require additional personnel (see a listing of club projects). We also contribute monies to other organizations so they may carry out their missions (see examples of who we support). Annually, we give over $17,000 towards these efforts.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference, we'd love to have you JOIN US!
Community Service Day
The Optimists participate in a Community Service Day with other organizations to revitalize an area or project in Platteville.
Bike Rodeo
Optimist volunteers work with Scouts to conduct a bike safety event. Participants in the Bike Rodeo take part in a skills course.
Fun prizes like bike helmets and backpacks are awarded. The weather cooperated and turnout was good on a beautiful summer evening. Many thanks for all of the volunteers.
Safe Riding Everyone!
Party In The Park
Every July, the Platteville Optimist Club provides free hotdogs, milk and ice cream to attendees of Party in the Park, held at City Park.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Platteville Optimist Club members ring bells for the Salvation Army over the holiday season and are dedicated to doing their part of giving so others may receive.
The Giving Tree
Optimist volunteers help wrap present for over forty local families who receive help from the Family Advocates' Giving Tree.
Families are adopted by "Secret Santas." They buy the presents and we wrap them!
Happy Holidays!