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Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2021 Award Presented To Dan Derrington

Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2021 Award Presented To Dan Derrington

  • September 7, 2021
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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…

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Ken Kercheval Presented With 2019-2020 President’s Plaque

Ken Kercheval Presented With 2019-2020 President’s Plaque

  • October 27, 2020
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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…

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Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2019 Award Presented To Bobby Parker

Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2019 Award Presented To Bobby Parker

  • December 13, 2019
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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…

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Lee Thaggard Presented With 2017-2019 President’s Plaque

Lee Thaggard Presented With 2017-2019 President’s Plaque

  • November 12, 2019
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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…

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Don E. McNair Jr. Presented Posthumous 2018 Friend Of Youth Award

Don E. McNair Jr. Presented Posthumous 2018 Friend Of Youth Award

  • December 18, 2018
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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…

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Brian Koroknay Presented With 2014-2015 President’s Plaque

Brian Koroknay Presented With 2014-2015 President’s Plaque

  • October 19, 2015
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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…

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Lindsey Hall Recognized For 15 Years Service To DTOC

Lindsey Hall Recognized for 15 Years Service To DTOC

  • October 19, 2015
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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…

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DTOC 2014/2015 Friend Of Youth Award Winner – Scott Gray

DTOC 2014/2015 Friend Of Youth Award Winner – Scott Gray

  • June 2, 2015
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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…

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DTOC Members Ring Bells For Salvation Army – 2014

DTOC Members Ring Bells For Salvation Army – 2014

  • December 4, 2014
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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…

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DTOC 2013 Friend Of Youth Award Winner – Mark Naylor

DTOC 2013 Friend Of Youth Award Winner – Mark Naylor

  • November 19, 2013
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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…

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Recent Posts
  • Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2021 Award Presented To Dan Derrington
    Don E. McNair Jr. Friend Of Youth 2021 Award Presented To Dan Derrington
    September 7, 2021
  • DTOC Donates Funds To Stage 2 – 2021
    DTOC Donates Funds To Stage 2 – 2021
    June 30, 2021
  • 2021 DTOC Junior Golf Program Dates Announced
    2021 DTOC Junior Golf Program Dates Announced
    May 21, 2021
  • DTOC Supports MS Scholars Program – 2021
    DTOC Supports MS Scholars Program – 2021
    May 18, 2021
  • DTOC Makes 2021 Donation To Meridian Children’s Museum
    DTOC Makes 2021 Donation To Meridian Children’s Museum
    May 11, 2021
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