Quick Facts
		The University Optimist Club meets in Athens, Georgia U.S.A.
		Members are faculty, staff, students of The University of Georgia
		Our club meets in 154 Tate Center on campus over lunch the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 12:30p.m. We also welcome non-UGA personnel.
		A member of Optimist International
		Youth and Community Service Activities include:
		- Reading Buddy Program with Fourth Street Elementary School - Essay contest for youth in the community through the age of 18 - Athens Oratorical Contest through the age of 15 - Adopt-a-Family at Christmas - Eugene Odum Environmental Grants project organized by GreenFest - UGA Police Officer of the Year - Youth Appreciation Award - Fund raisers to support our local service projects - Fund raisers include:  selling Christmas trees and gift wrapping at Borders Bookstore   and Barnes and Nobles
		Give yourself a chance to learn, grow, improve yourself and help your community. Be a Friend of Youth! For more information contact David Dodson (ddodson@terry.uga.edu )

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