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

This Web Site Courtesy Of  Tony, Mary, Natalie and Dana  ... The Lariccia Family

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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 2009 - 2010

SPONSOR

 

Annual Optimist Oratorical Contest

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

Eight Grade EXCEL Career Mentoring Program

        

Bicycle Safety Helmet Summer with the Boardman Police and DQ

        Gifts for Needy Families at Christmas

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          Boardman-Austintown "Optimist Football Trophy"

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"Weekend Back-Pack Snacks" for needy Elementary Students

   

          Participate In The Zone 5 Optimist Junior Golf Tournament

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NIE - "Newspapers In Education" in Cooperation with

the Youngstown Vindicator

  

          Annual Ice Cream Social at the Hearing and Speech Center

                   

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          Boardman Park Decorating A Tree To Feed The Wild Life

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Books for Middle School Reading Class

     

         FUND RAISER

Political Chili Cook-Off

        
Past Projects 1990 - 2010


Previously 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


Previously Assisted With:

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

          Mahoning River Restoration License Plate Project


Previous Student Scholarships:

          Boardman High School

          Cardinal Mooney High School


Previous Donations:

          $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


Previous 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