Youth contributions in the arts, athletics, academics and community service were honoured on November 10, 2008 at our annual Youth Appreciation Awards.
Rear Row: Tom McNaught(Y/A Chair), Meagan McKeen (Abbey Park SS), Hannah Reinbolt (Blakelock HS), Julia Barber Oakville Trafalgar HS), Stephen Taborowski ( White Oaks SS-North), Virginia Goldstein (MacLaughlin College), Diana Saturno (Holy Trinity SS), Andrew Silvestri (Kings College Collegiate) and Tom Cochran, President.
Front Row: Meagan Noronha (St. Thomas Aquinas SS), Nupur Dogra (Iroquois Ridge HS), Haley Rutherford (St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School), Priscilla Hwang (St. Ignatias of Loyola SS) Maha Mansoor (White Oaks SS-South ).
YOUTH APPRECIATION AWARDS
November 10, 2008
CHRISTMAS TREES 2008
The annual set up of the Christmas lot took place on Sunday, November 30th and Saturday, December 6th. The Oakville Sea Cadets were out in strength on both days to assist in the set up.
The trees are of exceptional quality this year and you are encouraged to visit Hopedale Mall early while the selection lasts.
At the December 8, 2008 Dinner Meeting 4 new members were inducted. From left right Lt. Governor Tom McNaught, Optimist Keith Garton and new members Darlene and Jack West, Kristine Smith and Eamonn O'Rafferty.
HERE WE GROW AGAIN
The YMCA is presented with a cheque from the Optimist Club of Oakville in support of the YMCA Strong Kids Program.
L to R - Jeanette Heywood, Optimist Peter MacLean, Bruce Ireland and Optimist Tom Cochran.
The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is focused on raising much needed financial support for children, teens and families who are unable to afford the full cost of participation in a YMCA program or activity. That might mean providing the funds to:
a) Help a child attend day camp for the first time
b) Help a struggling teen find employment
c) Enable a child to participate in a recreation or fitness activity
d) Enable a struggling family to use a child care facility
e) Gain the confidence and skills to avoid addiction, violence, and isolation
The winner of the highest award in the First Robotics Competition, The Regional Chairman's Award, was Team 771 - S.W.A.T. from St. Mildred's-Lightbourne School in Oakville, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Oakville.
Team 771 now progresses to the World Championship in Atlanta in April.
The Darling Home for Kids is a care centre dedicated to providing high quality respite and palliative care for children who are medically fragile and/or technology-dependent and their families. In a home-like environment and with a highly qualified nursing and support staff, they are able to meet the needs of medically complex children and provide enriching experiences that help children transform and meet their full potential.
Representatives from The Darling Home for Kids provided an overview of the Home at the April 13, 2009 Optimist Club of Oakville Dinner Meeting.
Pictured from left to right: Kristin Horrell (Darling Home), Dan Snider (Optimist Club of Milton), Michele Darling (Darling Home), Tom Cochran (Optimist Club of Oakville), Peter Welling (Optimist Club of Georgetown) and Tom McNaught (Optimist Club of Oakville).
RESPECT FOR LAW - MAY 11, 2009
The Optimist Club of Oakville honoured a law enforcement officer and a civilian at the May 11, 2009 Dinner Meeting with awards for their contributions to our community. Pictured left to right: Tom Cochran, President Oakville Optimist Club, Marty Power, Halton Regional Police (HRP) Superintendent, Scott Smith Award Winner, guest Sheelagh, HRP Constable Mark Vegso Award Winner, spouse Lisa Vegso and Don MacDonald, Optimist Club of Oakville.
Bursary Awards
June 2009
Proud and deserving students receiving the 2009 Optimist Club of Oakville Bursary Awards. .
Pictured from left to right: Optimist Don Jarrett, Award Winner Chloe Restivo, Optimist President Tom Cochran, Award Winner Priscilla Hwang, Award Winner Elizabeth Smurlick and Optimist Mike Hoshooley.
Mac McDonald Membership Award - June 2009
The Mac McDonald Award is to be presented to one of the Optimist clubs in the Cenon District at each quarterly conference to the club with the highest net growth during the previous quarter.
Pictured is Optimist Lt. Governor (Zone 3) Tom McNaught (left) presenting the award to Oakville Optimist Mac McDonald .
Waterfront Festival 2009
Another successful Waterfront Festival serving Hot Dogs and Soft Drinks priced and targeted at the youth of our community. The new Optimist tent proved to be functional and enhancing to our community image.
Pictured from left to right is Optimist President Tom Cochran, Optimists Don MacDonald, Don Jarrett and Peter MacLean.
CENON Junior Golf Qualifying Tournament
Optimist Club of Oakville President Tom Cochran is seen here presenting a $500 cheque to Kyle MacDonald winner at the recent CENON Junior Golf Tournament. Klye is now eligible to participate in the International Junior Golf Championships in Florida. Pictured with Klye is proud mother, Lisa.
The CENON Junior Tournament was held June 22, 2009 at Caledon Country Club, Inglewood, Ontario.
Shrimpfest 2009 was a great success enjoyed by all participants. Click here for additional photographs.
Pictured above from left to right: Optimist Governor Tom McNaught, MPP Terrence Young, Optimist Jack West, Optimist President Tom Cochran and Gloria Young.
Optimist Jack West (left) with guest speaker Cal Millar from Crime Stoppers of Halton at the September 2009 Dinner Meeting.
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