2016 Rolla optimist tree was sold out of trees a week before scheduled last day.

Thank you to all who supported and helped at the Optimist Cub tree lot. Huge shout out to our incredible 2016 Rolla Optimist Tree Lot Chair -Melissa Stacy Hoffman , the amazing wreath maker Karen Mobley Watson, and all the optimist who have helped.

The Boys Basketball program's practices and games shall begin again following the winter break. Games will be played on Saturdays in January and February 2017.
For more information about the boys program contact Optimist Bennie Terrell, bterrell96@hotmail.com.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 

Hey OPTIMISTS, you and your families are all invited to the Optimist Christmas party at the Phelps County Courthouse on December 21 at 5:30 p.m.  There will be fun and food and even a visit from Santa!  Dinner will be catered by Lee's and there will be an ornament exchange to participate in. 

Kids of all ages are invited to come tell Santa their Christmas wishes. We'll also have our O.I. silent auction so that you can get your last minute shopping done.  Dinner will be $8 per person at the door, children under the age of six are free.  RSVP should have been in by Sunday, December 18. We can't wait to have some fun!

This years Oratorical Contest will be held at Rolla Middle School in the Music Room on Tuesday, January 24 at 6pm. We hope that many Optimists will come to show support to all the kids that have worked so hard to be a part of this Contest.

2016-2017 EMO District Convention Information

Greetings my Fellow Optimists, Please share these dates for EMO District Meeting dates

Quarter 2: February 3-4, 2017 2nd Quarter District Conference - Rolla, MO

(Comfort Suite, 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd

573-368-4300, 

Reservation by January 3,2017 )

Together, with the heart of a servant, we can change our world.

Lister Florence, Governor Elect 2015-2016 East Missouri District, Optimist International