Friend of Youth

Dor-Wood Optimist Club of Kettering

“FRIEND OF YOUTH, CITIZEN OF THE YEAR” AWARD

2023 Recipient Darren McGarvey
nominated by Mike Zywien
presented by Tyler Alexander


The members of Dor-Wood Optimist Club of Kettering would like to ask for your support and help in selecting the annual recipient of our “Friend of Youth, Citizen of the Year” award.

There are many adult individuals in our community who have given much of their time and energy to youth projects, activities and mentoring.  Through our “Friend of Youth, Citizen of the Year” award, we wish to honor an individual each year for outstanding efforts in contributing to the growth and development of youth.

Please consider nominating someone who you feel is deserving of this annual award.  A committee of club members will consider all nominations and our board of directors will vote on the committee recommendations.  The award ceremony will take place during our club’s fall installation banquet held at the Kohler Banquet Center.

Nominations will be accepted beginning April 1st and through July 31st.  Award information and a printable nomination form can be found at the Dor-Wood Optimist Club website:  www.dorwood.org (see links above on this page)

Completed nomination forms should be mailed to our award chairman at the address below.

 “Friend of Youth, Citizen of the Year” Award
c/o Neal Charske
4192 Braewick Circle
Kettering, Ohio 45440.

Thank you for participating in our effort to recognize a caring and giving member of the community who has demonstrated a commitment to Kettering area youth.


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