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Projects - Past and Present

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Since we were Chartered on August 14, 1990 the Boardman Optimist have given both financial and personal service to help the youth of Boardman. As a Boardman Optimist you can be involved in any of these projects or maybe something very special to you .....

       

Present Projects 2010 - 2011

        

Annual Optimist Oratorical Contest

Little League Challenger Soft Ball Team and host a "Team and Parents Picnic and  Exhibition Game 

Bicycle Safety Helmet Summer with the Boardman Police and DQ

Gifts for Needy Families at Christmas

Boardman-Austintown "Optimist Football Trophy"

"Weekend Back-Pack Snacks" for needy Elementary Students 

Participate In The Zone 5 Optimist Junior Golf Tournament   

NIE - "Newspapers In Education" in Cooperation with the Youngstown Vindicator

Annual Ice Cream Social at the Hearing and Speech Center  

"Political Chili Cook-Off  Challenge" Fund Raiser

        
Past Projects 1990 - 2011


Have Purchased:

          TV’s And VCR’s For Boardman Grade and Middle Schools

          Special Equipment for Challenger Team

          Camping Gear and Canoes for Boy Scout Troup

          Big Wheel Tricycles for Boardman Park Safety Village

          Starter Gate for Boardman High School Outdoor Track

          Advertising In Boardman Band and Orchestra Programs

         “Title Maker” For Glenwood Middle School TV Station

         “McGruff and Me” Books For Boardman Safety Village


Have Sponsored:

          Boys and Girls Little League, Challenger Soccer Team

          Police Department Youth “Seat Belt” Education

          Optimist Essay Contest

          Optimist Communication Contest for the Hearing Impaired

          Christmas Party for the Elderly at Assumption Village

          Boardman Bicentennial Costume Competition


Have Assisted With:

          Student Attending “Presidential Classroom”, Washington. D.C.

          Mahoning River Restoration License Plate Project


Have Awarded Student Scholarships:

          Boardman High School

          Cardinal Mooney High School


Have Donated To:

          $1,000.00 to Kids Town in Boardman Park (Plus Volunteer Hours)

          Glenwood Middle School Choir

  Second Harvest Food Bank

  *Junior Achievement

          Financial Assistance Mahoning County Family Services

          Ohio Highway Patrol Children’s Safety Seats

          Financial Assistance with Turtle Derby

          Camp Cost for Boy Scouts from Low-Income Families
          Secured $15,000 Towards New Football Scoreboard


Past Fund Raisers:

          Reverse Raffle

          Spaghetti Dinner

          Programs for O.H.S.A.A. District Basketball Play-Offs

          Golf Outing

          Kart Gran Prix
          Ton of  Tickets Sale

          Barnes and Nobel Book Sale
          Southern Park Mall Night Of Giving Tickets Fund Raiser
          Seneca Casino Trip Fund Raiser

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Optimist member (Boardman Policeman Chuck Hillman) instructs youngsters and their parents in bicycle safety.