“A Friend in Youth”, The Allouez Optimist Club of Green Bay was chartered in 1976. The club is part of Optimist International (www.optimist.org), residing within the WINUM District (www.winum.com). This co-ed organization is a mixed group of individuals from retirees to young professionals with a breadth of life experiences and an underlying desire to better our community. The purpose of the club is to raise funds to support youth and youth activities within the Village of Allouez and surrounding communities. The club is over seen by a Board of Directors and Officers. Those positions consists of : President, President-Elect, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and a 6 member Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a club member or simply joining as a guest for lunch please send a message or email and we will get back to you asap. The club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Village Grill in Allouez. The Club sponsors several events throughout the year around Green Bay, such as:
Green Bay Miracle League- This program starts in June and runs until the first week in August. The Miracle League of Green Bay offers children with physical or cognitive disabilities from 4 to 19 the opportunity to play the game of baseball. Paul Liegeois started this league in 2006. For more information please go to their web site at www.greenbaymiracleleague.com. AllouezFest - Annual family picnic and car show on the Sunday before Father’s Day in June. Come to Green Isle park in Allouez for great food, refreshments, music, children's activities, and a car show displaying hundreds of vehicles. This event is fun for the whole family and the club's major fundraiser of the year. AllouezFest Raffle - The club sells 400 tickets in which 1 in 5 is a winner. Grand prize of $10,000 in addition to a $1,000 winner, two $500 winners and 76 $100 winners. Please contact any club member or send an email or message if you are interested in participating. Pals Program Packer Night - Local youth take part in an evening of interaction with Green Bay Packer volunteers. Children are provided the opportunity to run NFL drills and obstacle courses under the direction of Packer players. A dinner is provided for those in attendance.
