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…
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…
On Tuesday, December 10th, 2019, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian presented its annual Don E. McNair, Jr. Friend of Youth Award to Robert E. (Bobby) Parker, Jr. Mr. Parker has been a long time support and volunteer with the…
Immediate Past President Lee Thaggard was presented with a President's plaque in appreciation of his service to the Downtown Optimist Club as President between 2017-2019. Lee has been an active member since 2014 and will continue working on the Board…
On Tuesday, December 18th, 2018, The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian presented its annual Friend of Youth Award posthumously to Don E. McNair, who worked to support area youth over many decades, and the club will rename the award in…
Immediate Past President Brian Koroknay was presented with a President's plaque in appreciation of his service to the Downtown Optimist Club as President during the 2014-2015 year. Brian is a Bank Manager/Officer at Citizen's National Bank in Meridian, MS and…
Lindsey Hall was recognized today for 15 years of continuous membership and service to the Downtown Optimist Club. Lindsey has been the Sports Director for WTOK-TV since July 1986. Lindsey is actively involved in the March of Dimes, State Games…
Downtown Optimist Club (DTOC) President Brian Koroknay announced today that long time club member, Scott Gray, was selected to receive the DTOC Friend Of Youth Award for 2014-2015. The DTOC Friend Of Youth Award was created to highlight and promote…
The Downtown Optimist Club members have once again volunteered to ring bells for the Salvation Army on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. We will be located at the main entrance (nearest the Pharmacy) of Walmart on Highway 19 North. Our annual…
DTOC President Cindy White announced today that former Meridian Parks & Recreation Director, Mark Naylor, was selected to receive the DTOC Friend Of Youth Award for 2013. The Friend Of Youth Award was created to highlight and promote the work…