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WHAT IS AN OPTIMIST CLUB?
<\/strong>An Optimist Club is a group of volunteers, men, and women, representing a cross-section of the community who recognize their civic responsibilities and join together in thought and action in the belief that is giving of one’s self in service to others for the development of youth and for the good of the community. Although affiliated with Optimist International (OI), an Optimist Club is a separate and independent organization that adopts its own by-laws consistent with the constitution and by-laws of OI; develops its own policies, programs, and projects; and, conducts activities in its own community. An Optimist Club acquires stature and prestige through its affiliation with Optimist International, but in the final analysis, the activity, image, and destiny of each Optimist Club are molded by its members and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are the Optimists of Calvert?<\/strong> Our members are homemakers, retirees, business owners, educators, lawyers, policemen, firemen, government employees, engineers, realtors, and recent graduates. Some have been members for 50 years; others have been members for less than five months. Although we come from all walks of life, Optimist Club Members share one common trait. We know that we can make a difference in the lives of others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Dinner Meetings and Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hold Monthly Dinner Meetings at O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub in Prince Frederick, on the 4th Monday of each month, at 7 pm. Meetings are open to the public \u2013 please join us! (We do not hold meetings in December) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interested in becoming a member or have questions? Please email club President Krista Brezina – Calvertoptimists@gmail.com) and she’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Ready to Join? Please fill out our Membership Application<\/a> and email it to CalvertOptimists@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Members Inducted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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New member, Hillary Murdoch (r) is welcomed by her husband, member Paul Murdoch, Jr. at our May 2025 Dinner Meeting. Hillary is sponsored by Jack Brown. Welcome, Hillary! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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New member, Paul Murdoch, Jr. (r) is welcomed by his sponsor, Jack Brown at our October 2024 Dinner Meeting. Welcome, Paul! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We welcomed new club member, Candace Milcarzyk, at our August 2024 Dinner Meeting. Candace is also the President of the Solomons Optimist Club and her sponsor is Krista Brezina. Welcome, Candace!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We welcomed new club member, Caroline Neal at our March 2024 Dinner Meeting. Caroline is sponsored by Krista Brezina. Welcome Caroline!\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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New member, Erik Thompson (r) is welcomed by his sponsor, Kurt Brezina (l) at our May 2023 Dinner Meeting. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We welcomed new club member, Joe Endy (r), at our April 2023 Dinner Meeting. Joe is pictured with his sponsor Jack Brown. Welcome Joe!\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At our February 2023 dinner meeting, we inducted three new members into the Optimist Club of Calvert: David Mohler, Keisha Contee, and Glenn Knapp (l-r). Welcome, David, Keisha, and Glenn!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We welcomed new club member Amanda Hauff at our October 2022 dinner meeting. Welcome, Amanda!\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Edward V. Dorsey (September 3, 1945- May 10, 2022)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that our beloved friend and fellow optimist Ed Dorsey has passed away. On the evening of May 10, 2022, Ed succumbed to heart complications. https:\/\/rauschfuneralhomes.com\/…\/edward-vernon-dorsey-jr\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT IS AN OPTIMIST CLUB?An Optimist Club is a group of volunteers, men, and women, representing a cross-section of the community who recognize their civic responsibilities and join together in thought and action in the belief that is giving of one’s self in service to others for the development of youth and for the good … <\/p>\n

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