On Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian presented the 2021 Don E. McNair, Jr. Friend of Youth Award to DTOC member Dan Derrington. Dan was a member of the Jackson Optimist Club from 1983 -1990 and a…
On Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, DTOC President Trey Hannah presented a check for $1,000 to Virginia White to support the work of the Meridian Stage 2 Youth Theater program. Virginia White has been working as the marketing director for the…
The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2020 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 15th @ Briarwood June 17th @ Briarwood June 22nd @ Briarwood June 24th @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration – 8:00AM Play…
On Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, former DTOC President Dan Derrington presented a donation to Craig Espey to support the efforts of the EMBDF Mississippi Scholars program Mississippi Scholars is a state-wide program developed by the Mississippi Economic Council that partners…
On Tuesday, May 11th, 2021, Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian President Trey Hannah welcomed Liz Wilson, Director of the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian to give club members an overview of the excitement generated at the Museum since they have…
Executive Director Ricky Hood and Director of Operations Jermaine Harris of the Meridian Boys & Girls Club, were the guest speakers at the Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 DTOC meeting and they updated everyone in on the latest activities of the…
Immediate Past President Ken Kercheval was presented with a President's plaque in appreciation of his service to the Downtown Optimist Club as President between 2019-2020. Ken has been an active member since 2014 and will continue working on the Board…
Neil Henry was the guest speaker on Tuesday, July 22, 2020 and he provided an update on both the TOPSoccer program he directs as well as the Camp Hoops program he co-founded here in Meridian. Both programs provide athletic opportunities…
On July 14th, 2020, DTOC President Kenneth P. Kercheval presented a donation to Executive Director Abby Miller and Director of Community Engagement Sara Smith of Care Lodge Shelter. The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian has been an annual supporter of…
On Tuesday, June 8th, 2020, Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian President Ken Kercheval welcomed Liz Wilson, Director of the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, to give club members an overview of the progress being made on the building of the…