Lindsey Hall was recognized today for 15 years of continuous membership and service to the Downtown Optimist Club. Lindsey has been the Sports Director for WTOK-TV since July 1986. Lindsey is actively involved in the March of Dimes, State Games…
DTOC Members Mark Scarborough and Butch Wright were both honored today for their long time service and commitment to the Downtown Optimist Club when they were both surprised with presentations of Life Memberships. Scarborough joined the DTOC in January, 1984…
The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian sometimes gets to help two groups at the same time and this is one of those times. Over the years, the DTOC has developed a strong working relationship with a group of girls in…
The Parents Circle Support Group is a group of parents and guardians of children and adults with special needs. The group provides members with support, education and activities. Their goal is to provide various activities & sporting events throughout the…
Neil Henry was our guest speaker on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 and he came to introduce us all to Meridian Youth Soccer Organization's TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program For Soccer) is a community-based program that offers all mentally or…
Ricky Hood, Executive Director for Meridian Boys & Girls Club, came to the Tuesday, September 15th DTOC meeting update everyone in on the latest activities of the Boys & Girls Club. He explained how the organization has grown over the…
On September 8th, 2015, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian reaffirmed their support for local special needs teachers by presenting a donation of $500 to Special Needs Teacher Kristie Anders to help defray the costs associated with having her students…
Meridian Community College Foundation and The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian are proud to announce that Jessica Smith has been selected to receive the Downtown Optimist Club/Bill Herndon Memorial Scholarship at Meridian Community College. The $1,000 scholarship award is funded…
The Leadership Lauderdale Youth program's mission is to develop youth leadership in Lauderdale County by providing structured opportunities for interaction with other youth, as well as community leaders, and by providing for growth in understanding of character development issues, personal…
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Director of Mississippi District 5, Brandon Dewease was on hand today to inform the club of the vision and mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and to receive a donation of $500 to support FCA…