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Ink Cartridge Recycling |
Recycle your empty printer ink cartridges!
Our club collects and brings the ink cartridges and laser cartridges to Staples for credit! It's a great fundraiser because we use the credits for the club's printing and copying needs.
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Contact: Barbara Crain or call 410-592-7067 |
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Oratorical Contest |
"How My Optimism Will Help Me Press on to Greater Achievements of the Future" First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide two $2,500 scholarships. |
More info: Please contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
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We Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation |
Wish List Believe In Tomorrow provides exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families with clean, comfortable facilities that serve as a tool for families to rejuvenate and reconnect. The GJOC helps Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins. Currently we are helping to complete their wish list of food and other items for the house. We will be coordinating a drop off point and day - perhaps around the Holidays. Click here for the wish list.. |
More info: Please contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
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Essay Contest |
Scholarship Opportunity!
The Essay 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. In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity win a college scholarship of $2,500!
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Interested? Carol Applegate 410-426-8287 or capplegate@jhmi.edu |
| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
| Jan 22, 2015 (Thu) | Stock Market Challenge 2015 Kickoff @ The Barn 6:30 pm Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Jan 23, 2015 (Fri) | Essay Contest Deadline (Club Level) Contact Carol Applegate 410-426-8287 or capplegate@jhmi.edu |
| Jan 24, 2015 (Sat) |
Special Invitation--GJOC's newest member, Pastor Rob Pierson, has invited us to a Blue Grass concert at Fairview United Methodist Church on Jarrettsville Pike in Phoenix, at 7:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2015. All are welcome. Admission is free. See attached flyer. Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Feb 5, 2015 (Thu) | Monthly Board meeting @ Future Home (12900 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131). All club members and potential members are invited. For more info, contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Feb 7, 2015 (Sat) | MATHCOUNTS - We once again have the opportunity to participate as volunteers at the Baltimore/Chesapeake Chapter Mathcounts competition to be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration: 8:15 am to 8:45 am), at McDonogh School in Owings Mills. You do not need to stay the entire time. Volunteers are needed to assist with the administration of the competition in the morning and also scoring later at the students complete the competition. Contact Mike Borowitz |
| Feb 6-8, 2015 | District Board Meeting/Conference @ Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD. Meet Optimists from other clubs, share ideas, learn and have fun! 2013-14 awards will be presented. Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Feb 2015 | Valentine's Day Activity - Do you have an idea for a club social activity to celebrate Valentine's Day? Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Feb 21, 2015 (Sat) | Bingo with the kids @ St. Vincent's Villa We'll set up from 9:30 - 10:00. The kids will play bingo from 10:00 - 11:00 and we'll clean up from 11:00 - 11:30. We provide bingo equipment, prizes, snacks, and beverages for the event. Members of the Towson University Optimist Club will be working with us. This is always a fun activity with the kids at the Villa Contact Carol Porcher |
| Mar 5, 2015 (Thu) | Monthly Board meeting @ Future Home (12900 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131). All club members and potential members are invited. For more info, contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Mar 14, 2015 (Sat) | MATHCOUNTS - Regional competition: time & location TBD. Contact Mike Borowitz |
| Mar 26, 2015 (Thu) | Oratorical Contest (Club Level) Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Apr 2, 2015 (Thu) | Monthly Board meeting @ Future Home (12900 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131). All club members and potential members are invited. For more info, contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| May 1-3, 2015 | Oratorical Contest (District Level) Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
| Jun 27, 2015 (Sat) | 40th Annual Jacksonville Independence Day Celebration - Contact Dennis Lane at 410-592-7067 or email djlane@juno.com |
