The heart of any organization is the active participation of its members.  Here is a listing of ways to get involved:

Dor-Wood Fundraisers:
Avenue of Flags: Our largest fundraiser. Assist in flag delivery, maintenance, accounting

Golf for Kids: Another fundraiser-Assist in getting sponsors, donations, set up, accounting

Christmas Tree Lot: Our other fundraiser - Assist in lot setup, take down, working tree lot

Dor-Wood Projects:

 Essay Contests: Assist in coordination with schools, teachers,students, publicity, judging

Oratorical Contests: Assist in coordination. Schools, teachers, students, publicity, judging

Tri-Star Basketball: A Pass, shoot, dribble event, registration, set up, guide kids' events

Tri-Star Soccer: A throw, dribble, and shooting event, registration, setup, guide kids through events

Fishing Derby: Held at Delco Park pond. Help with poles, bait, measure, count, remove fish

Kids Day in the Park: Assist with game set up, running games, teardown, have fun with kids

Safety Village: Our oldest service project. Assist with set up & teardown. Maintenance

Alter-Fairmont Scholarships: Publicity, review applications, help select scholarship winners

Jr. Optimist Clubs: Help spread joy of service / optimism to elementary, middle, high schools

College Optimist Clubs: Help spread joy of service / optimism to local college students

Youth Appreciation: Publicity, coordinate with schools, students, for student recognitions

Board of Directors:  Guide the club, serve as an officer, deciding which projects to support

Dor-Wood Bulletin: A weekly bulletin sent to all members. Pictures, assist in writing

Club Publicity: Help publicizing club events and service projects to the community

Speakers/Programs: Assist in getting speakers, programs of interest for weekly meetings

Membership Committee: Assist in recruiting and retention of club members

Kettering BackPack Program: Help transport food to the packing sites

Club Social Events: Planning for club social events such as Christmas Party

Optimist Prime: Dor-Wood's evening club. Assist in speakers, recruiting, meeting setup

Social Media: Assist with club website and social media presence

Technology: Assist in set up and maintaining of club technology and equipment

Photography: Taking pictures at club events for bulletins, publicity

Holiday at Home: Participating in parade, setting up, transportation, assisting in organization

Elementary School Field Day: All Kettering Elementary schools compete in field day events. We provide judges/helpers

Optimist Junior Golf: Annual youth golf tournament we provide spotters and helpers

Within the application below, please  CHECK THE BOX of all activities that may be of interest to you.