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Our Stories
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2020 Club Contest Medalists
At our February club meeting this week, we wrapped up our 2019-2020 Essay and Oratorical contests. Essay contestants wrote on the topic “Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams you iMagine?” while the Oratorical contestants spoke for five minutes on the topic “Just iMagine a World without Boundaries.” We applaud all competing students for… Read more
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Nominations Open until March 12, 2020
Leaders! Let us help you recognize a youth in your group for the contribution they’ve made! For over 25 years, the Waterloo North Optimists have been recognizing the positive impact youth have in our community. Sponsors (group leaders, teachers, etc.) may nominate up to two youth who exhibit one or more of the following: Outstanding… Read more
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One Youth on the Street is One Too Many
See the person first – then their circumstance. See a young person. See a fellow human being. See someone who would like a smile. This powerful perspective was given to us by Bonnie Kropf, Fund Developer of oneROOF Youth Services at our January dinner meeting. oneROOF Youth Services helps youth, ages 12-25, in the K-W… Read more
