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“Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism”

2021-01-15 Leave a Comment

The Optimist Club of Calvert Prince Frederick is encouraging Calvert County students to contemplate the phrase “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2020/21 school year.  In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship. The Optimist […]

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Optimist International Essay Contest for 20-21

2021-01-12 Leave a Comment

The Optimist Club of Calvert Prince Frederick is encouraging Calvert County students to contemplate the phrase “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2020/21 school year.  In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship. The Optimist […]

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Recipients Chosen for 2020 Calvert Optimists Scholarships

2020-08-06

The recipients of the Club’s three (3) annual Scholarships have been chosen. Scholarship Committee Chair Betty Knapp, reports the following Calvert County Public School graduates were selected from the 35 applications submitted for consideration. Brandi E. Bohrer of Huntingtown was selected as the winner of the Club’s Les Knapp Scholarship valued at $8.000. Brandi is […]

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May is Optimists in Action Month

2020-04-30

Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization that started in 1919 and is made up of more than 2,500 local clubs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.  Optimists have always believed in making a difference—a difference to children, to citizens in need, and to fellow Optimists. […]

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Webinar Series: Using Zoom for Optimism

2020-04-22

We’ve been talking about Zoom a lot around here for the past few weeks, as Optimist members and staff have had to adjust to new ways of communicating and connecting. If you feel like you’re still unsure about this platform, what it’s all about and how to use it, then now’s your chance. Several of […]

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“Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams You iMagine?” 

2020-02-02

The Optimist Club of Calvert Prince Frederick is encouraging Calvert County students to contemplate the phrase “Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams you iMagine?” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2019/20 school year.  In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a […]

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Come Shop The Calvert Optimists Christmas Tree Lot

2019-12-08

Optimists Club of Calvert Christmas Trees and Wreaths Lot Do you have your Christmas Tree yet? We have fresh Fraser Fir Christmas Trees and handmade wreaths for sale! The Tree Lot, located in the PF Safeway parking lot, will be open from 10 am – 8 pm Mondays through Fridays and from 9 am-8 pm on […]

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Optimists Honor 42 Outstanding High School Seniors at Dinner

2019-11-15

The 2019 Youth Appreciation Week was held Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7PM at St. John Vianney’s Church Family Life Center in Prince Frederick. The students, families and guidance counselors were treated to a wonderful dinner. The Banquet Menu, provided by Maryland Country Caterers, was a buffet including Hors d’oeuvres – Warm Spinach Dip & […]

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Optimists Present 42 Outstanding High School Students

2019-11-04

During the October 28, 2019 meeting of the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, the Optimist Clubs of Calvert Prince Frederick and Solomons, presented the 42 outstanding high school youth for 2019. The youth of Calvert County are our most treasured resource and the accomplishments, achievements and abilities of these young people deserve recognition and praise […]

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Optimists Honor Educators and Support Staff

2019-09-01

The Optimist Club is a group of volunteers representing a community who recognize their civic responsibilities, joining together in thought and action in the belief that giving of one’s self in service to others for the development of youth and for the good of the community. Teachers and educational staff, as listeners, role models, motivators, […]

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