Optimist Club of Kutztown
Optimism
We are a Volunteer organization dedicated to providing hope and a positive vision, Optimist bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves. By supporting Optimist Club of Kutztown, you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
2024 Kutztown Optimist Easter Egg Hunt
Fun for kids young and old
Optimist Club of Kutztown: Oratorical Contest
Who: Who: We are inviting students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2024 in the Brandywine Heights, Fleetwood, and Kutztown School Districts to participate in the annual Oratorical Contest. The topic this year is “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times”.
What: Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves. Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International.
When: 7 PM on March 18, 2025
Where: Location to be determined.
Why: The contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking, perfect self-expression, gain self-assurance, improve communication skills, and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top 3 winners. The cash awards are as follows:
Gold Medal - $350
Silver Medal - $250
Bronze medal - $150
The Gold Medal winner will have the opportunity to participate in the District Contest and possibly the World Championship Oratorical Contest in St. Louis, MO for additional awards and scholarships.
If you are interested in participating please contact us for an application to participate in the Op
