Optimist International is a worldwide organization made up of more than 2,500 local clubs whose members work to serve our youth in a variety of ways.
The Zionsville Optimist Club (ZOC), founded in 1981, has been recognized in the Optimist International’s Honor Club status, achieved by its number of local service projects benefitting Zionsville youth, its financial stewardship of the club and growth, both in members and local events and programs. “This is a repeated and proud accomplishment” noted ZOC’s 2017/18 president, Tim Ottinger of Zionsville.
Optimist International and its local clubs around the world value all children and helps them develop to their full potential. Their mission is simply stated- "By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids".
ZOC sponsorships and programs are numerous from the Spend Bucket at the Community Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville, the annual Oratorical Contest, 3rd Grade History Program at SullivanMunce, Lincoln Park Music Series, the ZHS After-Prom Event, Zionsville Little League, Football and Soccer, Optimist Junior Golf, Tri-Star Basketball Contest, Zionsville area 4-H, the HAWK Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Hit-the Bricks Run/Walk, annual Christmas gifting to families in need and more.
Every year in May the ZOC awards $4,000 in scholarships, largely funded by their "Hit-the-Bricks" 5K Run & Fun run/walk, now in its 35th year.
For additional information about joining or supporting the ZOC, please visit the zionsvilleoptimist.org or email at [email protected]
"By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids"
