Noon Optimist Club of Centerville, Ohio

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The annual sale of Christmas trees by our Club is our biggest fundraising effort of the year. Beginning with the setup of the lot in early November and continuing until clean up after Christmas, this activity requires the involvement of all Club members. In addition to lot setup and clean up, cashiering and selling trees are the major duties for members at the tree lot.

Fishing Derby

In conjunction with the Fishing Derby in June we set up a refreshment stand and sell hot dogs and brats along with soft drinks. Not designed to be a fundraiser, it helps to offset the cost of running the derby.

Root Beer Float Stand 4th of July Americana Festival

Our Club sponsors a Root Beer Float Stand for both the Arts Festival at Stubbs Park in late June and the 4th of July Americana Festival. About 25 Club members are needed to staff the stand in one-hour shifts throughout the day. These events are fun and a great way to meet many of your neighbors and enjoy the festivals.

Golf Tournament – Tom Frazier Tee-Off for Youth

Our second largest fundraising event is the Tom Frazier Tee-Off for Youth scramble golf outing held in July. Club members are needed to participate in the various planning committees, which begin their work nine months prior to the tournament. Over twenty-five members are needed on tournament day to assist in a variety of tasks including helping with the children’s event in the morning, registration, prize competitions, a luncheon cookout, and dinner. Various sponsorships are available and all Club members are encouraged to enter a foursome in the tournament.

Avenue of Flags

Our newest fundraiser is a patriotic activity which also promotes neighborhood identity and pride. On five flag holidays (Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Veterans Day) our Club volunteers place a 3’x5’ American flag on a 10’ pole in the front yard of homeowners in our community who subscribe to the program. When neighbors combine together an "Avenue of Flags" is created in their neighborhood on those flag days. To sign up Click Here!