Optimist Club of Port Colborne
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1719 | Last Modified: 16 Apr 2018 | Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2017 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-834-9691 |
| Primary Contact | Janet Pilon, President; Phone: 905-834-9691 |
| Alternate Contact | Graham Priest, Secretary; Phone: 905-834-6333 |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Port Colborne ; Sherkston ; Wainfleet |
| Located In Community | Port Colborne |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Welland St and Main St E |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 493 Port Colborne, ON L3K 5X7 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | A service club whose mandate is to help youth in the area. Optimist International is involved in various youth projects. All money raised by the club must go back to the youth in the community. Some of the ways the club does this are: Annual elementary school spelling bee, high school scholarships, youth appreciation dinner, respect for law award, bike safety, school breakfast club, sport sponsorships - girls hockey, football, basketball, soccer, baseball, etc.; kids' fishing derby, children cancer foundation, leadership seminars, and assist with the Terry Fox Run and various other fundraisers. Will consider individual requests for funding for children ages 18 and under. |
| Hours | Call for information |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Men and Women |
| Application | Call to register |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Call for details |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Membership fees |
| Elections | Apr, executives take over Oct 1st |
| Meetings | Second Wed - Business Meeting; Fourth Wed - Dinner Meeting |
| Service Categories | Service Clubs ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ~ Youth |
| Events | Fund-raising events: April - Girls Night Out May - Elementary Schools Spelling Bee Canada Day - Optimist Day in the Park August - Canal Days Craft Show November - Christmas Bazaar |