Optimists of Pacific Palisades

01/14/2024

Tuesday January 16, 10am Palisades Optimist Meeting
Palisades Presbyterian Church - Janes Hall
15821 W Sunset Blvd Pacific Palisades
Corner of Sunset Blvd. and El Medio
Please park closest to Sunset Blvd. to allow preschool drop off area is safe and available to parents.

Doors Open & Coffee: 9:30am
Food Served: 9:45am
Meeting Begins: 10:00am
Meeting Ends: 11:00am

Invite a friend to enjoy our Featured Speakers:
Lucy Garcia
Palisades Presbyterian Church - Director of Children & Family Ministries
&
Julie Baczewski
Palisades Presbyterian Church - Preschool Director

None members are requested to pay $10 if planning on enjoying breakfast.
No charge if you just want to enjoy our speakers and a cup of coffee or tea.

Optional Zoom Meeting Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87001455551?pwd=QS93bitjN1V2VGVhdjdKQjJkcHFUUT09

Meeting ID: 870 0145 5551
Passcode: 573588

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09/28/2023

In Memory of Jimmy Buffet Photograph by Peter Scolney

05/08/2023

10/12/2022

It is with heavy heart to announce the passing of our dear Palisades Optimis Founding member Dr. Mario Mike Martini. He died peacefully in his bed this morning, Oct.12,2022. There are few words to express the deep pain and sorrow of loosing this exceptional friend and community leder. Martini was the light in this world and touched so many hearts during his life. We will keep you posted with his services.

06/25/2020

Open thank you letter to the Palisades Will Rogers 5 & 10L Run Foundation:

Dear Brian,

For 43 years, the Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades and the Palisades Will Rogers 5 & 10K Run Committee have provided funding and volunteers to help accomplish a mutual goal of “Bring Out The Best In Kids”. Financial grants that assist community organizations, schools and groups serving our youth and promoting worthwhile youth activities are awarded annually.

This letter is to thank the Palisades Will Rogers 5 & 10k Run Foundation for their generous $30,000 contribution to the Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades. Because of your thoughtful gift, the Optimist Foundation and Optimist Club Grant Committee are able to continue to provide grants to our various recipients.

The 2020 Grant Recipients are:

OYHFS STAR Program
Marquez Robotics Team Movies in the Park
Better Angels, Inc. Bryan’s Smile
Optimist Foundation Presbyterian Church
PaliHi Wrestling Team Oratorical Contest
Pali Ambassadors PaliHi Special Ed
PaliHi Band Village Green
Americanism Parade PPBA
PaliHi Booster Club Essay Contest
Roads to the Future (Revere) Golden Glove
PaliHi Career Day Pali Enrichment

Sincerely,

Rick DeWeese
President
Pacific Palisades Optimist Club

01/02/2020

Sorry to report our founding club member Mike Martini fell and broke a hip yesterday. Family reports he is doing well and will stay in St. Johns for a couple more days. Prayers and best wishes from his Optimist Club Family.

01/01/2020

HAPPY 2020!

12/10/2019

The featured speaker at our January 14, 2020 Tuesday morning meeting will be Pali High Senior Chase McSorley who will talk about his experience last summer as an volunteer intern on a Floating Doctors medical humanitarian trip to the far reaches of the jungle in Panama. On Nov. 19th Chase was awarded Optimist Student of the Month for his dedication and service to others.

11/12/2019

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR MEETINGS!