About Us

Who are Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Optimist?

Our motto is "Friend of Youth". We are ALL about our youth and community. BellbrookSugarcreek Optimist is composed of committed members, all volunteers coming from many backgrounds. We have Bellbrook-Sugarcreek business owners, and former teachers, professionals, restaurant owner, librarians and church pastors and any other field you could imagine. We are a closely knit group who enjoy what we are doing and have fun while we are doing it!

We have one Annual Fundraiser

Avenue of Flags - We put American flags in front of over 400 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek homes or businesses five times a year. We store the flags and put them up prior to the event and pick them up after the event. As mentioned, the five times are Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

All the proceeds and profits from this fundraiser goes to Bellbrook/Sugarcreek youth and community.

Purpose of the Optimist Club

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
To inspire respect for law;
To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;
To aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life, and the world.

We support the following programs:

Bicycle Rodeo
Essay and Oratorical contests for youth
Community Support Center
Optimist International Junior Golf Championship
Fishing Derby Sponsor - Greene County Park District
Ice Cream Social Annual Event - Bellbrook and Sugarcreek Community
Kids Day in the Park - Joint area Optimist Clubs (Delco Park)
Open Arms Free Clinic (for uninsured and underinsured)
Music and Art Contests (monetary awards to students)
Scholarships for Bellbrook Graduating Seniors ($4000 - 2024)
Hometown Hero Awards (during Sugar Maple Festival)
Christmas Tree Lighting (Bellbrock Park)
Various School Programs

Purpose of the Optimist Club

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;

To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;

To inspire respect for law;

To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;

To aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life, and the world.

We support the following programs:

Bicycle Rodeo
Essay and Oratorical contests for youth
Community Support Center
Optimist International Junior Golf Championship
Fishing Derby Sponsor - Greene County Park District
Ice Cream Social Annual Event - Bellbrook and Sugarcreek Community
Kids Day in the Park - Joint area Optimist Clubs (Delco Park)
Open Arms Free Clinic (for uninsured and underinsured)
Music and Art Contests (monetary awards to students)
Scholarships for Bellbrook Graduating Seniors ($4000 - 2024)
Hometown Hero Awards (during Sugar Maple Festival)
Christmas Tree Lighting (Bellbrock Park)
Various School Programs

Why be a part of our organization? The pride and satisfaction of helping our youth!

For any questions, fill out our Contact Form.

Meetings and Dues

$25 per quarter ($100 annual)
The 3rd Thursday of each month at noon at the Bellhop Cafe
The 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at El Toro