As you can imagine, Dor-Wood Optimist Club receives many requests for funds and manpower.  In order to give every potential project our full consideration, we have developed request forms that MUST be completed and accompany any request for money or manpower.

Please complete the appropriate form and include it with any other pertinent information.  Click on one of the designated links below which will open an application document that you can print/complete/submit for either Funding or Manpower:            (you will need Adobe Reader to open the 2 links below)

      Application for Funding                                  Application for Manpower

Please note that NO CONSIDERATION FOR REQUESTS WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THESE COMPLETED FORMS.  When completed, mail to the address shown on the last page of the request.  We look forward to giving your project our full consideration.

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 Community Projects Assisted by Dor-Wood Optimist

• The Kettering Backpack Program
  

  Click here: View a pamphlet & how to help Kettering kids in need.
      Click this link: How to donate for backpack items to Kettering kids.

  
  

• Fairmont-Alter Season Starter Football Trophy

• Van Buren Middle School Jr. Optimist Club

• Fairmont High School Octagon Club

• Holy Angels School Jr. Optimist Club

• Ascension Schools Jr. Optimist Club

• John F. Kennedy Jr. Alpha Club

• Beavertown School Partnership in Education

• J.E. Prass Student of the Month

• Boy and Girl Scouts Programs

• FKAL and KABC Team Sponsorships

• Fairmont and Alter Proms

• Kettering Youth Golf League

• Kettering YMCA Programs

Projects Sponsored by Dor-Wood Optimist

• Kettering Safety Village sponsored by Dor-Wood for 43 years, held in June for area  pre-school children. (click to see slide show)

• Avenue of Flags - display of support for country & community

• Dor-Wood Tip-Off Classic Basketball Tournament held the first Sunday of December at  the Trent Arena with 6 high schools.

• Optimist International Jr. Golf Championship

• Tri-Star Basketball competition held at Trent Arena the 3rd or 4th week in March

• Tri-Star Soccer competition held at John F. Kennedy School the 3rd Saturday of September

• Optimist Oratorical Contest held the 2nd & 3rd week of February open to area middle school students

• Optimist Essay Contest held the 1st week of March open to area middle school students

• Youth Appreciation Day for area students involved in the Safety Patrol programs

• Respect for Law Day to honor an area police officer for his community involvement