Welcome to Kentucky's Frankfort Optimist Club!
Bringing out the best in kids!
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Welcome to Kentucky's Frankfort Optimist Club!
 We're glad you're visiting our website!  Frankfort Optimist has been meeting the needs of Kentucky's Franklin County youth, "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" since 1947.  Meetings are open -- members, friends & guests meet at noon each Tuesday at Frankfort's Office Pub & Deli, 614 Comanche Trail, Frankfort Kentucky, USA.  To join, complete an application form.  Mail it to Frankfort Optimist Club, PO 792, Frankfort KY 40602 or bring it to a weekly meeting.  See you there!
 
Frankfort Optimist 2008 Love for Kids Fun Run, held on October 17, turned out all ages of runners, as shown in this photo of one of the younger runners finishing the course!  Click photo for the whole slide show!
Join us in "Bringing Out the Best in Kids!"
 

This website describes Frankfort Optimist organization, Optimist Creed, mission, Club leadership, programs and activities for "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." 

 New Program Launched by President Freeman

 

 

Optimist School Days promotes Frankfort Optimist Club involvement in Frankfort's Middle Schools by involving members directly in support of ongoing school programs. 

 Click here to learn more or contact President Freeman directly at 502-875-4740 or by email.

Building New Clubs

Frankfort Optimist has been building new clubs and is working on more.  Click here for info and learn how to get involved!

 Calendar of Upcoming Events -- join us!
 

Thurs., Nov. 27, 2008 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! 

 

Tues., Dec. 2, 2008; Noon. Weekly Optimist Meeting; Office Pub and Deli, Frankfort KY. Zella Criscillis, speaking about Franklin County's Drug Court.

 

Tues., Dec. 9, 2008; Noon. Weekly Optimist Meeting; Office Pub and Deli, Frankfort KY.

 

Tues., Dec. 16, 2008; 8:30 a.m., Headstart Christmas Party sponsored by Frankfort Optimist!  Bluegrass Headstart, 955 Leestown Rd., Frankfort, KY.  Click here for more information -- all Frankfort Optimist members please attend to help and enjoy the fun!

 

Tues., Dec. 16, 2008; NO Weekly Optimist Meeting - cancelled so members can participate in the Headstart Christmas Party!

 

Fri., Dec. 19, 2008; 7:00 p.m. Frankfort Optimist Christmas Party hosted by Betty Cowherd.  Frankfort KY.  Contact Bety Cowherd at bjcowherd@fewpb.net for more information.

 

Tues., Dec. 23, 2008; NO Weekly Optimist Meeting - cancelled so members can enjoy holiday fun with family and friends!

 

Thurs., Dec. 25, 2008 - Merry Christmas!!

 

Tues., Dec. 30, 2008; NO Weekly Optimist Meeting - cancelled so members can continue to enjoy holiday fun!

 

Tues., Jan 6, 2009; Noon.  First Frankfort Optimist Meeting of 2009; Office Pub & Deli, Frankfort, KY

 

Tues., Jan 13, 2009; Noon.  Weekly Optimist Meeting; Office Pub & Deli, Frankfort, KY

 

Welcome Our 2008-2009 Frankfort Optimist Leadership!

 

Frankfort Optimist inducted officers for the 2008 - 2009 year.  Connie Freeman, here with her grandfather and former Frankfort Optimist President Al Alfaro, took the oath of office as President.  In her acceptance speech, Freeman thanked her family -- her husband, children and especially her grandfather (click here or photo for more).  President Freeman recently launched the Optimist School Days program!

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  Frankfort Optimist member Betty Cowherd presented the Dr. Harry J. Cowherd Award to Linda McKinley, Founder & Director of Frankfort Childrens Singers. 

Frankfort Optimist Fundraiser!
 
On February 19 - 21, 2009, Frankfort Optimist assists the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's (KHSAA) statewide wrestling tournament, by serving as ticket takers. 
 
Contact Frankfort Optimist Member Wayne Dunn at (502) 875-5348 or e-mail Wayne at waynedunn@fewpb.net. 

Community Activities for Youth

 

Frankfort Optimist conducts numerous community activities for youth.  Frankfort Optimist also conducts: 

The Rising Star Awards Program; Tri-Star Sports and numerous other community programs described on the Youth Activities web page.

Fri. - Sun., Feb. 13-15, 2009. 
Kentucky/West Virginia District Conference; Radcliff, KY; Workshops; Fellowship; Tri-Star Basketball Competition; fun; dancing; music.