Billings Breakfast Optimist Club

03/13/2026

⛳ Shoot for Youth Golf Tournament

The Billings Breakfast Optimist and Heights Optimist Clubs are excited to announce the 2026 Shoot for Youth Golf Tournament — supporting youth programs throughout our community.

For more than 65 years, our Optimist clubs have invested in kids through leadership programs, scholarships, youth camps, Junior Golf, and many other local initiatives.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 Pryor Creek Golf Club
⏰ 1 PM Shotgun Start

Businesses can support youth in Billings by becoming a tournament sponsor.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

• Title Sponsor
• Corporate Sponsor
• Beverage Sponsor
• Hole-in-One Sponsor
• Putting Challenge Sponsor
• Par 3 & Hole Sponsors

👉 Learn more or become a sponsor:
https://2026-optimist-shoot-for-youth-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com

Tag a business that loves supporting youth in Billings.

03/06/2026

🎤 Students: Your Voice Could Earn You a Scholarship!

The Billings Breakfast Optimist Club is hosting the Optimist International Oratorical Contest, and we’re inviting local students to participate.

This year’s speech topic:
✨ “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.”

Students will deliver a 4–5 minute speech and compete for the chance to advance to higher levels of competition — with college scholarships available.

📚 Who can participate?
Students under age 19 who have not yet completed secondary school.

🗓 Application Deadline:
Monday, March 23 at 5 PM

This is a great opportunity for students to:
• Build confidence in public speaking
• Share their ideas about community
• Compete for scholarships

👉 Apply here:
https://billingsoptimist.org/wp-content/uploads/25-26_Oratorical-Bft-NEW.pdf

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with students, parents, and educators in our community!

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Breakfast Optimists cooking dinner at the Billings Ronald McDonald house, a truly uplifting haven that empowers families physically, economically, and emotionally during their healthcare journey.

12/16/2025

🎄 Support Kids. Save on Christmas. 🎄

The Billings Breakfast Optimist Club Christmas Tree Fundraiser is coming to a close!
Mention this ad and receive 50% OFF all trees.

🎄 7-foot live trees starting at just $40
📍 King’s Ace Hardware
1551 Zimmerman Trail, Billings

Your purchase helps support youth programs right here in our community. ❤️
Hurry—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

12/08/2025

Come down to King's Ace Hardware-Zimmerman and get a tree from the Billings Breakfast Optimist Club! Or just come for the free sniffs. The trees smell sooooo good! Troop 23 is helping sell and carry the trees this weekend. - Rosemary

P.S. We also still have popcorn for sale! Comment if you'd like me to hold something for you.

12/08/2025

We appreciate our volunteers who work our Christmas Tree lot, including scouts, schools, and our Optimist volunteers!

Last week of tree sales, we have plenty to choose from in all sizes and species.

Stop by King’s Ace Hardware in Zimmerman to find your perfect tree! 🎄🎅

11/28/2025

500 fresh trees available at King’s Ace Hardware.
Every tree supports youth programs in Billings.

🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri 1–7 PM
Sat 9–7 PM
Sun 9–6 PM

Shop local. Support local kids. Get your perfect tree today!

11/28/2025

An incredible crew came together to unload 500 premium Christmas trees for the Billings Breakfast Optimist Club’s annual fundraiser.

A HUGE thank-you to the amazing volunteers from:
🤼‍♀️Billings Senior High School Boys & Girls Wrestling
✝️ FCA - Billings, MT Fellowship of Christian Athletes
🐝 BWHS Golden Bears West High Key Club
…along with many dedicated members of the Billings Optimist Club.

08/06/2025

“Alright guys, don’t forget to change scorecards,” reminded one Billings Breakfast Optimist member as small groups approached the No. 1 tee box.

06/13/2025

Congratulations Evan Cass - we’re so proud of you!

Evan Cass, a student at St. Francis Catholic School, has become the first student from the city to qualify for the Optimist International World Oratorical Championships.

05/30/2025

🎉 The Breakfast Optimist Club of Billings is proud to support our local students! 🎉

We donated $1,000 to the SPED class to help install standing desks in the Life Skills Room — creating a more comfortable and engaging learning environment for these amazing kids. 💙

We're honored to be part of a community that believes in investing in every child's potential. Way to go, SPED team — keep up the incredible work! 👏