Optimist Club of Kutztown

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Optimist Club of Kutztown

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2020-2021 Officers

The Dream Team

President - Dan Osle


Past Pres - Steve Bond


Pres Elect - Dave Snyder


Vice Presidents - Chris Sobolewski  Steve Hoare


Secretary - Rob DeVall Jr


Treasurer - Mike Wanner


Directors (1 Year)

Brad Sechler, AJ Reitz, Joe Blasiol


Directors (2 Year)

Matt Hilbert, Andy Schlegel, Ken Remick


Sergeant At Arms

Jim Schlegel

Past Presidents

  

  

Ray Renninger – 1981-1982

Don Sechler – 1982-1983

Robert Geist – 1983-1984

Thomas Legath – 1984-1985

Jim Reistroffer – 1985-1986

David Sokol - 1986-1987

John Dries – 1987-1988

David Haas – 1988-1989

Thomas Smith – 1989-1990

Donald Oliver - 1990-1991

Dale Grim – 1991-1992

Marvin Savage – 1992-1993

Jerry Jackson – 1993-1994

Stan Yoder – 1994-1995

Craig Ghessi – 1995-1996 

Gary Bond – 1996-1997

Dale Grim – 1997-1998

Marty Wolfinger – 1998-1999

Marty Wolfinger – 1999-2000

Jim Renninger – 2000-2001

Chris Manwiller – 2001-2002

Glenn Gressley – 2002-2003

Chuck Altenderfer – 2003-2004

Doug Sanders – 2004-2005

Garret Miller – 2005-2006

Andy Schlegel – 2006-2007

Tom Luckenbill – 2007-2008

Dan Schlegel - 2008-2009

Pat Maley – 2009-2010

Mark Prevoznik – 2010-2011

Rob Devall - 2011-2012

Ken Remick - 2012-2013

Ben Haas – 2013-2014

Mike Collins – 2014-2015

Andy Schlegel – 2015-2016

Mike Ciamacco - 2016-2017

Don Hickman - 2017-2018

Hugh Smith – 2018 (resigned)

Dan Schlegel - 2019

Steven Bond – 2019-2020 

Our Programs

Youth T-ball

Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball

T-Ball for Boys and Girls ages 4 - 6 

Saturday mornings beginning in May for six weeks

Registration opens as we get closer to Spring

Signups also held at annual Easter Egg Hunt

Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball

Open to Boys and Girls in the Kutztown Area School District grades 3 - 6.  Separate programs held for Boys and Girls.  Program typically runs October - December

Fundraisers & Events

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Friendfest

Annual Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival fundraiser to benefit The Kutztown Optimist Club and local food banks 

Easter Egg Hunt

Held the Saturday before Easter in Kutztown Park.  Fun hunts for all age groups from cradle to one foot in the grave.

Annual Golf Tournament

Held May of each year at Rich Maiden Golf Course in Fleetwood, PA.  This event is a great opportunity to kick of the golf season with good friends and is always enjoyed by all who attend.

Cougar Carnival

Held by Kutztown Elementary School as a PTA fundraiser.  The Kutztown Optimist Club lend their support by cooking hot dogs and hamburgers for this great fundraiser.

Kutztown Folk Festival

Held annually the week of Fourth of July, The Kutztown Optimist Club has maintained a food stand at this long running event celebrating the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch and their way of life.  Our stand provides traditional fair food, but has become known for our breaded crab cakes.  Stop out and try one.

Kutztown Fair

Held annually the second week in August, the The Kutztown Optimist Club has maintained a food stand at this long running event highlights the agricultural history of the area, incorporating Livestock Exhibits and Farm & Craft Exhibits with carnival rides, stage shows and typical fair foods.  In addition to the Food Stand the club operates the wildly popular Dime Toss.  Hope to see you tossing some dimes and enjoying the food.

Merchant Trick or Treat

Held annually the last Wednesday before Halloween, The Kutztown Optimist Club in conjunction with the support of the merchants on Main Street shutdown the main thoroughfare of downtown Kutztown for the Youth of the local communities to Trick or Treat with the safety of their families and the community by visiting the local merchants on Main Street.  The Club coordinates the event , obtaining all necessary permits and running a costume contest the night of the event.

Comedy Nights

Typically held three times each year on Saturdays in November, December and January, the shows are held at the Kutztown Social Quarters with hors d'oeuvres, beer, soda, chips and pretzels included in the cost of admission.  The night includes 50/50 drawings and typically involves two opening acts in addition to the main comedian typically performing on the national and NY circuits.

Senior Citizens Dinner

This is a wildly popular holiday dinner held at the Kutztown Grange for the senior citizens of Kutztown featuring ever popular entertainment involving Christmas Carols and an occasional polka tune.  The Kutztown Optimist Club is grateful to be able to provide this opportunity for these valuable members of our community.

Christmas at the Library

The club sponsors the appearance of Santa Clause at the Kutztown Community Library providing the start of holiday season to the youth of the community.

Essay and Oratorical Contests

In conjunction with Optimist International, The Kutztown Optimist Club host both Essay and Oratorical contests to Kutztown and Surrounding Area School District Students under 19 years of age.  Winners of the Kutztown Optimist events are eligible to participate in District and National Contests for college scholarship funds.


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