Become A Member! Join Us!   Become a member and join a local group who work with the local community!  Click here for details. Contact: Dave Ward at 410-666-0086 or email Dave Ward Fireworks! Mark your calendars for next year: Sat. June 30, 2018 The 43rd Independence Day Celebration will take place in Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Elementary School athletic fields.  Click for the 2017 (last year's) Official Poster, including a Schedule of Events More info: Please contact Carol Porcher 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. More info: Please contact Dave Ward at 410-666-0086 or email Dave Ward Stock Market Challenge 2018 Help raise funds for the GJOC! What: The club raises funds when a player contributes $20 to play the game.  In short, the $20 lets the player "purchase" a fictitious portfolio of five stocks from a list of selected stocks.  The portfolio is worth $10,000 at the start.  At the end of the first month and at the end of the second month, prizes are awarded for various levels of achievement. When:  The contest began March 1, 2018 and ends on April, 30 2018.  The postmark for entries was Wednesday, Feb 28. 2018.  Club members start selling entries in late January and previous players will receive a brochure in the mail around the same time. How do I get involved:  2018 forms: Click here for the official entry form or ask Carol Applegate how you can help! The monies raised support activities for the Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club, which include Youth Activities and Community Activities.  More info: Please contact Carol Applegate

UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for the full 2017-18 Calendar of Events & Happenings Jun 7, 2018 (Thu) Members Meeting 7:30 pm @ Future Home.  Contact Carol Applegate  for details.  All members are welcome! Jun 30, 2018 (Sat) Greater Jacksonville Independence Day Celebration.  Contact Carol Applegate  for details.  Jul 5, 2018 (Thu) Members Meeting 7:30 pm @ Future Home.  Contact Carol Applegate  for details.  All members are welcome! Aug 2, 2018 (Thu) Members Meeting 7:30 pm @ Future Home.  Contact Carol Applegate  for details.  All members are welcome! Sep 6, 2018 (Thu) Members Meeting 7:30 pm @ Future Home.  Contact Carol Applegate  for details.  All members are welcome! Sep 30, 2018 End of Optimist Year 2017-18 Oct 1, 2018 Beginning of Optimist Year 2018-19

Jacksonville Jottings (Our Newsletter) May, 2018 April, 2018 March, 2018 February, 2018 January, 2018 December, 2017 November, 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August, 2017 July, 2017 May, 2017 April, 2017 March, 2017 February, 2017 January, 2017 December, 2016 November 4, 2016 September 17, 2016 August 21, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corner HOBY Story 2017	The Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club, Inc. PO Box 442 Phoenix, MD 21131 410-666-0086	2017-18 Board of Directors Chairperson of the Board Barbara Crain President Carol Applegate Vice President Carol Porcher Secretary Adam Drescher Treasurer Pam McCollum Director Dave Ward Director Terri Parrish Director Mary Ann Hand Director Fred Figlewski   If you are interested in a director position or a committee chairperson position, contact Chairperson of the Board Barbara Crain.
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Mission Statement By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. Vision Statement Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.		Business meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month
The Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club is 33 years old! Our Club's "Birthday" was September 19, 1984. Click here for our club's history.		Our unofficial club house, Future Home is located at 12900 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131.