Elwood Optimist Club

03/30/2025

Time to sign up for the annual Optimist Club Golf Outing with all proceeds going to student scholarships. Hole sponsorships available as well.

04/14/2023

President Sandy Stone and fellow Optimists recognized Sisciltia Abercrombie, Max Parker, Ethan Abercrombie and Sidney Adams as students of the semester. They were selected by their teachers for kindness, respect for peers and teachers, patriotism and academics. Congrats!

06/19/2021

Today’s golf outing at Elwood Golf Links has been cancelled due to weather.

05/28/2021

02/26/2020

02/04/2020

February 6th is International Optimist Day. All members are asked to wear your Optimist attire - shirts, pins, hats, etc. in support.

01/30/2020

Today’s guest speaker Janet Stover of Miss J’s Journeys.

12/01/2019

Get your ticket now for a chance at two $250 grocery give away gift cards. Proceeds benefit the Morrissett Center. Only $3 for a ticket. On sale until December 16th with drawing on December 19th.

09/26/2019

Today’s speaker Jeff Ball

08/22/2019

Guest speaker Joe Brown, Superintendent of Elwood Community Schools.

07/15/2019

WE ARE ALMOST THERE - need $1,000 more!

Update on Fireworks Collections - the annual cost of the fireworks show is $11,000. We want to thank all who have given to help cover the cost of the event this year:

American Legion
Joe & Mavis Barnett
Beta Sigma Phi
Copher, Fesler & May Funeral Home
Dunnichay Funeral Home
Elwood Fire Department
Elwood Family Dentistry
Elwood Tire & Auto
Elwood Community Development Corp.
Elsa
Elwood Lions Club
Maurice & Peggy Hinds
Dr. Robert Helm
Kappa Delta Phi
Sam & Marla Laudeman
Jerry & Gloria Mays
Moser Jewlers
Moser & Moser Optometrist
Francie Metzger
Dr. Scott Prusinski
Reichart Foundation
Leroy’s Place
Scott Reed - Edward Jones Investments
Red Gold
Birdie Smith
Subway
Taylor’s Dairy Store
Vintage Rollers

We could not put on this event if it were not for the generous contributions from the community and these companies!

THANK YOU!