Shawano Optimist Club

11/05/2025

We welcomed guest speaker, Lindsey Johnson, from the Shawano Business Improvement District, who discussed exciting upcoming events BID is hosting for the community.
Learn more at Shawano Downtown

11/04/2025

Please join us at the Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting! Free goodie bags for the first 400 children!

11/03/2025

Only 10 days left to order a beautiful bouquet of roses for someone special! $20 a dozen.

Contact any Shawano Optimist Club member to order or PM us here!
Deliveries will take place November 19th— just in time before Deer Hunting begins!

10/27/2025

We are fortunate to have 2 new Shawano Optimist members! Welcome Dr Kim Fenske and Brenda Barrone!

10/20/2025

Last year's recipient of the James Leuenberger Lifetime Achievement Award, Gail Moesch, choose to donate her award to the Sources of Strength program at Shawano High School. This amount is in addition to $1000 the Shawano Optimists present annually to the program.

10/09/2025

At the Shawano Optimist Club’s 49th installation and awards banquet, Kristine Rankin was named the club’s Optimist of the Year and Jim Black received the James Leuenberger Lifetime Achievement Award.
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10/04/2025

🌹 It’s that time of year again! 🌹
Our annual Rose Day fundraiser is underway! Support local youth programs by purchasing a dozen beautiful roses — just $20 per dozen🌹

Contact any Shawano Optimist Club member to order or PM us here!
Deliveries will take place November 19th— just in time to brighten someone’s day! 💐

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

2025-2026 Officers and Directors were sworn in. We had 13 members with Perfect Attendance! We are so grateful for all of our members and community that support our mission.

10/02/2025

The Optimist of the Year Award was presented to Kristine Rankin and the James Leuenberger Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jim Black at last night’s banquet! Congratulations!! Thank you both for your dedicated service to youth and community!

10/02/2025

A huge thank you to Robyn Shingler for her wonderful leadership as our President this past year! Her heartfelt speech tonight was a perfect reminder of the impact we can make together. We’re excited to welcome Jim Liesner as our new President and look forward to another incredible year supporting and giving back to the youth in our community!

10/02/2025

Sneak peek at our 49th Annual Shawano Optimist Awards and Installation Banquet!