Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

September 29, 2023 Treasure Hunt
October 11, 2023 Member Meeting
October 25, 2023 Member Meeting
November 8, 2023 Member Meeting

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Upcoming Events

About Our Club

The Hammond Optimist Club has 69 members and is a part of Zone 6 in the Northern region of the State of Indiana. Founded in 1937, the club initially comprised of 41 members.

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Officers

2022/2023 Hammond Optimist Club Officers

President - Randy Gluth
President Elect - James Zima
Vice President - Nick Rakos
Secretary - Doyle Godbolt
Treasurer - Tim Bell
Sergeant at Arms - John Emigh

Board of Directors:

Wayne Duncanson
Roger Ladd
Ronald Milan
Jason Rakos
David Sanchez

Hammond Optimist Youth Sports

Hammond Optimist Youth Sports

Our own local project is the Hammond Optimist Youth Sports Complex and our affiliation with Hammond Optimist Youth Sports. The complex and program is named for us due to the contributions to develop the park and our yearly support of the HOYS program.

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Optimist International

Optimist International

Optimist International is an association of more than 2,600 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

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