From Values.com: The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be succeeding in other ways.…
The Optimist Creed is an inspirational and motivation statement of value. The Optimist Creed was adopted by Optimist International in 1922 and is used as a final closing statement in Optimist Club meetings around the world. The creed was originally…
On September 25th, 2012, outgoing DTOC President Eddy Chaney presented a $500 donation to Leslie Payne of Care Lodge Shelter. The funds will be used to help offset the cost of school uniforms for children who come to the shelter…
Check out the awesome photos that member Randy Rives took of our 2012 Jr. Golf program participants! The pictures are great and it's a wonderful thing to see kids having such a great time. Kudos to everyone who volunteered and…
Bo White is heading up the DTOC Jr. Golf program again this year and he has announced that the scheduling of events will change this year to avoid conflicts with other golf programs. Hopefully this will help increase the participation…
Eddy Chaney, President The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian http://dtoc.org Meridian, MS – May 2, 2012 – The Downtown Optimist Club announces that registration for the 2012 Season of Crestwood T-Ball will begin soon! Crestwood T-Ball games will be played…
At the April 10th, 2012 meeting of the Downtown Optimist Club, several members were recognized for the length of their service to the club. Club President Eddy Chaney made the awards to the following members: Brad Crawford - 5 years…
On March 13th, Bobby Parker & Mark Naylor were the guests of the Downtown Optimist Club and a donation of $2,500 was presented to Mr. Parker to help with the installation of new tees designed specifically for kids who want…
Randy Rives took some great photos at the Feb 21st, 2012 DTOC Pancake Jubilee Fund Raiser that we wanted to share. It was a great day and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves whether they were eating or cooking! We'll have…
Camp Eagle Ridge was established in 2010 by Dan Fritts in Collinsville, MS, as a nonprofit summer day camp for abled and special-needs children. This organization strives to develop in children the character qualities of determination, persistence, discipline, confidence, courage,…