Neil Henry was the guest speaker on Tuesday, July 22, 2020 and he provided an update on both the TOPSoccer program he directs as well as the Camp Hoops program he co-founded here in Meridian. Both programs provide athletic opportunities…
On July 14th, 2020, DTOC President Kenneth P. Kercheval presented a donation to Executive Director Abby Miller and Director of Community Engagement Sara Smith of Care Lodge Shelter. The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian has been an annual supporter of…
On Tuesday, June 8th, 2020, Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian President Ken Kercheval welcomed Liz Wilson, Director of the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, to give club members an overview of the progress being made on the building of the…
The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2020 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 16th @ Briarwood June 18th @ Briarwood June 23rd @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration – 8:00AM Play begins 8:10AM Should finish…
James Carter, Founder of The Carter Foundation in Meridian, MS was the speaker on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 and provided members with an overview of latest efforts of his foundation in attempting to reach the youth of our community and…
On Tuesday, January21, 2020, DTOC Past President Lee Thaggard presented a check to Choctaw Area Council Scout District Executive, Brandon Bridges to help support this year's Pinewood Derby Event. The DTOC has been making annual donations to support the Pinewood…
Jermaine Harris (Director of Operations) for The Meridian Boys & Girls Club, was our guest speaker at the Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 DTOC meeting and he updated everyone in on the latest activities of the Boys & Girls Club. The…
On Tuesday, December 10th, 2019, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian presented its annual Don E. McNair, Jr. Friend of Youth Award to Robert E. (Bobby) Parker, Jr. Mr. Parker has been a long time support and volunteer with the…
On Tuesday, December 10th, 2019, The Downtown Optimist Club celebrated the Season Of Giving by giving back to help the youth of our community have happier Holidays! Each year, the DTOC makes donations to local organizations who help make sure…
Immediate Past President Lee Thaggard was presented with a President's plaque in appreciation of his service to the Downtown Optimist Club as President between 2017-2019. Lee has been an active member since 2014 and will continue working on the Board…