Past Events Revisited


" Optimist Christmas Party "

Held Saturday December 8, 2007 at Fred & Jo Rottach Home
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Santa arrived with a gift exchange for the children
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"Youth Appreciation Luncheon"
Held November 14, 2007 at Sinbad's Restaurant
Detroit, Michigan

Several Detroit area schools were in attendance
and were given special awards.
Guest Speaker Katrina Hancock from channel 4 Sports News
gave a fabulous talk that inspired the entire group.
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" Special Olympic's 2007 "
Thanks to all
that helped
with our
Special Olympic's
on May 18, 2007
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" 2007 Essay Contest "
PRESS RELEASE
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)


The Optimist Club of Downtown Detroit is proud to announce it held its 2007 Essay Contest. Thirteen schools were invited to participate.

Topic for this year's essay was:
"I Want To Make A Difference Because …."

Sixteen entries were received from thirteen schools. The First, Second and two Third Place students will receive medals and Savings Bonds.
These are the winners.
First Place Winner:
Carlee Andrea Floyd
Detroit School of the Arts
Age 17
Prize: $200.00 Savings Bond
Second Place Winner:
Kalen Eivan Warren
Mumford High School
Age 17
Prize: $100.00 Savings Bond
(2) Third Place Winner:
Matthew Gabrish
University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Age 17
Prize: $50.00 Savings Bond
(2) Third Place Winner:
Jason Dixon
Mumford High School
Age 17
Prize: $50.00 Savings Bond


The Downtown Detroit Optimist Club will hold an awards luncheon on May 2, 2007 for all winners of the Essay and Oratorical Contest. Medals and Savings Bonds will be handed out at this Recognition Celebration. The Essay winner, Carlee Andrea Floyd, will now compete in the Michigan District Essay Contest representing our Club. The Michigan District Winner will be chosen in late April and the winner will compete in the Nation Optimist Essay contest.

"HAIL TO OPTIMISM"
Giuseppina Darolfi, Essay Chairperson
Frederick M. Rottach, Essay Vice-Chairperson





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