As a friend of youth, our mission is to provide positive programs and activities to benefit youth in local and surrounding communities to help them grow and prosper as future leaders.
The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville is an affiliate of Optimist International which was founded in 1918. The Centerville Noon Optimist Club was chartered in 1968 with 38 members and today has a membership of over 150 members. Our Club is one of over 100 Optimist clubs in the state of Ohio.
We are currently the largest Optimist club in Ohio and one of the most active service organizations in the south Dayton region.
The focus of all Optimist Clubs is FRIEND OF YOUTH. Our Club is active in numerous programs throughout the year to benefit the youth of the area. In addition, members of our Club and their families participate in a number of social activities scheduled during the year.