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Childhood Cancer Campaign

Optimists have become a champion for those dealing with childhood cancer!  Through this new, unique program, Optimists are building awareness of the disease that kills more children than any other.  In addition, Members provide support for children with cancer and their families, and support research to find a cure.  Find out how you can help today!
 

Youth Basketball Program

The Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club has been sponsoring this program since 1992. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 4 through 12 whom live in Vandalia or Butler Township.

 

 

Essay Contest

This contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person's personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the opportunity to win college scholarships. The topic selected each year is intended to give young people the room to develop their own views around a central idea.

Oratorical Contest

The speech contest is designed to inspire today's youth to motivate and inform others through the art of public speaking. It provides young people with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship and express their views on pre-assigned topics.

 

Youth Appreciation

Build local students' self-esteem!  This award is given to a student who has faced a very tough obstacle in life and overcome it with an optimistic attitude.

The winners receive an Appreciation certificate and represent the Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club at the District Optimist Recognition Reception in November each year at the Presidential Banquet Center. 

Our 2009 Youth Appreciation Award winners: Allison,
Mike Blakesly (President, V-B Optimist Club), Robert & Paul
Congratulations!



Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Day recognizes teachers in the school district that have displayed outstanding work ethics, exceptional interpersonal relationships and respect among colleagues and students, along with a cheerful and enthusiastic attitude toward teaching. The Octagon Club at Butler High School coordinates the annual Teacher of the Year contest. Students in the club initiated this event as part of Teacher Appreciation Day. The entire student body has the opportunity to vote for their choice of the top educator at Butler High School. The announcement of the Teacher of the Year is made on Teacher Appreciation Day (during a Tuesday Optimist Club meeting). Past recipients of this award have been Ron Johnson, Mike Bardonaro, Lonnie Hathaway, Bob Dadey, Tom Young and Steve Stalter.  Congratulations to the 2009 Teacher of the Year: Mike Brockert

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