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Our Stories
Bike Rodeo – Social Distancing Edition
Due to COVID-19, our annual bike rodeo was cancelled for 2020. However, in the interest of bike safety for youngsters (as well as having a little fun), the Optimist Club of Waterloo North has decided to share the set up instruction we use when hosting our Bike Rodeo in the parking lot at Christ Lutheran … Continue reading “Bike Rodeo – Social Distancing Edition”
Congratulations to our 2020 Youth Appreciation Award Recipients!
Since 1957, Optimist Clubs have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, academics, and for contributions to community. These individuals demonstrate qualities such as exceptional leadership, selflessness, courage and sincere devotion to the welfare of others. The Optimist Club of Waterloo North has had the pleasure of hosting Youth Appreciation events for over … Continue reading “Congratulations to our 2020 Youth Appreciation Award Recipients!”
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 … Continue reading “2020 Club Contest Medalists”
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 … Continue reading “Nominations Open until March 12, 2020”
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 … Continue reading “One Youth on the Street is One Too Many”
Christmas Toy Drive
Our Optimist club is happy to be partnering with the Salvation Army to once again staff a toy collection site at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. The teenager quietly dropping some loose change in the kettle. New parents starting an annual tradition with their newborn. Families sharing what they have. Individuals continuing a decades long practice. … Continue reading “Christmas Toy Drive”
Sending Them Off Smiling!
September can set the tone for the entire school year, often including new clothes, new backpacks and new school supplies. Unfortunately, not every family is so fortunate as to be able to provide these for their children. Twenty-five years ago, a small group of women decided to make a difference. They provided a backpack filled … Continue reading “Sending Them Off Smiling!”
A Story of Courage
We don’t develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. Barbara De Angelis Matthew is undeniably a very courageous teen and our Optimist Club was blessed to have him share his story with us at our September dinner meeting. He is a Childhood Cancer patient in … Continue reading “A Story of Courage”
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