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 Hongkong Lotto Dewatogel National Fire…
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…
Hongkong Lotto Dewatogel 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…
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…
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…
Hongkong Lotto Dewatogel The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2020 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 15th @ Briarwood June 17th @ Briarwood June 22nd @ Briarwood June 24th @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration…
On Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, former DTOC President Dan Derrington presented a donation to Craig Espey to support the efforts of the EMBDF Mississippi Scholars program Mississippi Scholars is a state-wide program developed by the Mississippi Economic Council that partners…
On Tuesday, May 11th, 2021, Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian President Trey Hannah welcomed Liz Wilson, Director of the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian to give club members an overview of the excitement generated at the Museum since they have…
Executive Director Ricky Hood and Director of Operations Jermaine Harris of the Meridian Boys & Girls Club, were the guest speakers at the Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 DTOC meeting and they updated everyone in on the latest activities of the…
Immediate Past President Ken Kercheval was presented with a President's plaque in appreciation of his service to the Downtown Optimist Club as President between 2019-2020. Ken has been an active member since 2014 and will continue working on the Board…