Welcome! The Optimist Club of Urbandale is a group of people in the community who come together to conduct projects that will enhance the lives of children of all age groups. We have an annual hayrack ride in the fall that is targeted toward under privilege children. There is the annual spring time Easter Egg hunt targeted toward younger children and combined with the child identification program offered by the Urbandale Police Department. We conduct a contest at the middle school level to help develop public speaking abilities and at the high school level we have an essay contest which includes scholarship opportunities. At least once a year we also develop a project to help out children with cancer or their families as part of Optimist International's Childhood Cancer Campaign. Sometimes we just get together to have some fun and fellowship in what some people call their second family. There's more information about all of this on our site including how you can get involved. But the bottom line for is really embodied in our organization's mission statement which says, "By providing hope and a positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids." Thanks f Friend of Youth
The Optimist Club of Urbandale
Mtg on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 6:30PM at Urbandale Middle School
"Promise Yourself To Be So Strong That Nothing Can Disturb Your Peace of Mind."
(The first tenant of the Optimist Creed)
This site was last updated: February 20, 2012
CALENDAR February 21 Children's Cancer Connection Project 6PM Incredible Pizza.
February 24 Board of Directors Mtg.
Feburary 25 Club night at the Bucs.
March 14 Regular Club Meeting
Check out "Dates and News" Tab for Picture of Top Three Essayists in The Club Essay Contest.
Welcome! The Optimist Club of Urbandale is a group of people in the community who come together to conduct projects that will enhance the lives of children of all age groups. We have an annual hayrack ride in the fall that is targeted toward under-privileged children. There is the annual spring time Easter Egg hunt targeted toward younger children and combined with the child identification program. We conduct a contest at the middle school level to help develop public speaking abilities and at the high school level we have an essay contest which includes scholarship opportunities. At least once a year we also develop a project to help out children with cancer or their families as part of Optimist International's Childhood Cancer Campaign. Sometimes we just get together to have some fun and fellowship in what some people call their second family. There's more information about all of this on our site including how you can get involved. But the bottom line for is really embodied in our organization's mission statement which says, "By providing hope and a positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids." Thanks for stopping by our site.
The latest pictures, videos and multi media links
Take a look at the video from the Fall Hay Rack Ride held at the Jester Park Equestrian Center on October 16, 2011 with students from Urbandale Middle School. 10 home countries were represented.
Youth Appreciation Recipients from Urbandale Middle School Optimists and Principal Dan Meyer and Associate Principal Lara Justman
2011 Iowa District JOOI Project
April 9, 2011
Childhood Cancer Campaign Project Apr. 12 , 2011
2011 Easter Egg Hunt and Child ID Project
April 16, 2011
First Annual Kite Festival Sept. 19, 2011
Holiday Project With Children's Cancer Connection. December 2010
Urbandale Optimist Club Day at the Iowa District State Fair Booth. Aug. 2010
Presidential Citations to Lori Russell, Matt Janssen (1sr row) and John Casebolt (2nd row on left) for outstanding service to the club in the 2010-2011 year. President Jim Boyd bestowed the honors. Optimist of the Year award to David Bagby (lower right)
