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2019 DTOC Junior Golf Program Dates Announced

2019 DTOC Junior Golf Program Dates Announced

  • May 15, 2019
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  • Junior Golf, Youth Programs
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The Downtown Optimist Club recently announced the 2019 Junior Golf Program Dates: The Scheduled Play Dates & Locations: June 18th @ Lakeview June 20th @ Briarwood June 25th @ Briarwood June 27th @ Briarwood Scheduled Activities: Registration – 8:00AM Play…

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DTOC Donates To Hamasa Shriners Hospital Travel Fund

DTOC Donates To Hamasa Shriners Hospital Travel Fund

  • May 1, 2019
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On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Hamasa Shrine Recorder, Richard Whitehead was the speaker for the Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian. He came to update the club on the work the local Shriners do to transport kids to and from various…

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DTOC Supports MS Scholars Program – 2019

DTOC Supports MS Scholars Program – 2019

  • April 23, 2019
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  • Donations, Youth Programs
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DTOC President Lee Thaggard presents a check for $1,000 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 with public education in…

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DTOC Donates To Local Boy Scout Activities – 2019

DTOC Donates To Local Boy Scout Activities – 2019

  • April 10, 2019
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On Tuesday, April 10, 2019, DTOC President Lee Thaggard presented two checks to Choctaw Area Council Scout Executive, Ken Kercheval to help support Camp Binachi and the Pinewood Derby. The DTOC has been making annual donations to support activities at…

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DTOC Donates To Scholarships For Hoops For Jesus – 2019

DTOC Donates To Scholarships For Hoops For Jesus – 2019

  • March 5, 2019
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  • Donations, Youth Programs
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On Tuesday, March 5th, 2019, Ron Turner who is the Commissioner for Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church's annual Hoops For Jesus Spring Break Scholarship Tournament spoke to the Downtown Optimist Club membership about the tournament and it's impact on youth…

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72nd Annual Pancake Jubilee – 2019

72nd Annual Pancake Jubilee – 2019

  • February 26, 2019
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DTOC Donates Funds To Stage 2 – 2019

DTOC Donates Funds To Stage 2 – 2019

  • January 29, 2019
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On Tuesday, January 29th, 2019, DTOC President Lee Thaggard presented a check to Susie Johnson to support her work as director of the Meridian youth theater program 'Stage 2'. Founded in 2010, Stage 2 began as a small troop of…

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DTOC Donation To Care Lodge – 2019

DTOC Donation To Care Lodge – 2019

  • January 22, 2019
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On January 22th, 2019, DTOC President Lee Thaggard presented a $1,000 donation to Sara Smith of Care Lodge Shelter. The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian has been an annual supporter of the children of Care Lodge for a very long…

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DTOC Donates Funds To Support Boys & Girls Club – 2019

DTOC Donates Funds to Support Boys & Girls Club – 2019

  • January 8, 2019
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Jermaine Harris (Director of Operations) and Torion Emerson (Unit Manager) for Meridian Boys & Girls Club, were our guest speakers at the Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 DTOC meeting and they updated everyone in on the latest activities of the Boys…

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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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  • Donations, Member Activities, Youth Programs
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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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