James Carter, Founder of The Carter Foundation in Meridian, MS was the speaker on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 and provided members with an overview of latest efforts of his foundation in attempting to reach the youth of our community and…
On September 12th, 2023, Former DTOC President Lee Thaggard presented a donation to Director Rachelle Williams of Care Lodge Shelter. The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian has been an annual supporter of the children of Care Lodge for a very…
The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2023 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 20th @ Briarwood June 22nd @ Briarwood June 27th @ Briarwood June 29th @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration – 8:00AM Play…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Robert Arledge, PresidentThe Downtown Optimist Club of Meridianhttp://dtoc.org Meridian, MS – May 2, 2023 – The Downtown Optimist Club announces that registration for the 2023 Season of Crestwood T-Ball will begin soon! Crestwood T-Ball games are planned…
Neil Henry was the guest speaker on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 and he provided the members of DTOC an update on the TOPSoccer program he directs which he brought to Meridian. TOPSoccer offers athletic opportunities for children and adults with…
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Meridian Fire Chief Jason Collier came and spoke to the club about the department's efforts to educate children about fire safety. The program they are using was create by the National Fire Safety Council, Inc. which is a…
Little Men is a Christian Mentoring program for boys that is staff and supported by various organizations across the Greater Meridian Area. The program is open to boys between 3rd and 5th grade without regard to race or ethnic background…
The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2022 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 21st @ Northwood June 23rd @ Briarwood June 28th @ Briarwood June 30th @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration – 8:00AM Play…
On Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian presented the 2021 Don E. McNair, Jr. Friend of Youth Award to DTOC member Dan Derrington. Dan was a member of the Jackson Optimist Club from 1983 -1990 and a…
On Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, DTOC President Trey Hannah presented a check for $1,000 to Virginia White to support the work of the Meridian Stage 2 Youth Theater program. Virginia White has been working as the marketing director for the…