Optimist Club of Carlsbad INC.
“The Achievers”
P.
O. Box 669
Carlsbad,
California 92018
FACT
SHEET 2009
- 2010
District:
41
Zone: 2
Members: 00
Founded: 1956
The Optimist Club of
Carlsbad is a volunteer service organization engaged in benefiting the
youth of North San Diego County.
Meetings:
Saturday,
8:00 AM at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside
Officers
President:
JOHN ALDRICH
760-809-6879 Aldrich.john@sd.sysco.com
Vice
President:
Secretary:
NICOLE
PAPPAS
Treasurer:
NANCY
TILLINGHAST
Sgt.
at Arms:
Public
Relations:
Bulletin
Editor:
Board of Directors
Major
Projects
Childhood
Cancer Foundation: Assist families of
children with cancer.
Pro
Kids Golf:
Support youth with interest in golf.
Christmas
Families: Provide holiday food and
presents to sponsored families.
Oratorical Contest:
Age 15 and under.
Club, District and Zone competition.
(Scholarships)
Respect for Law:
Recognize outstanding local law enforcement officers.
Special Olympics:
Provide lunch to athletes and their sponsors at annual North County
games.
Whale Watching:
One 6th grade class from
each Carlsbad Elementary School earns a Whale Watching trip by winning an Essay Contest. Goal
is to take all 6th graders.
Fund Raising Projects
Bowl-a-Thon:
Golf Tournament:
Entertainment Books: Pizza Night:
O.I.
Foundation:
Optimist
International
Founded:
1919
Clubs: 3,436 Members:
107,274
Motto: “Friend
of Youth”