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Helping kid's dreams come true.
Scholarship Program
Service in Our Community
Respect for Law Enforcement and Promotion of Patriotism
INSPIRING OPTIMISM
The Wentzville-Lake St. Louis Optimist Club invites students living in the Wentzville School District boundaries to participate in the Optimist International Essay and Oratorical Contests. The contests are open to those under the age of 19 as of October 1st 2025 and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent. There is no minimum age. Select the link below for the entry form and rules, and use the "Contact" link to reach out to our club to participate.
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Essay: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”
Oratorical: “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times”
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FILLING A NEED
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In 2024, our club, through a grant from the Optimist Club of St. Louis, created a Clothing Closet for kids in need. Through our partnership with the Wentzville Police Department and Wentzville School District, identified students facing personal challenges are given clothing and personal care supplies. We coordinate with the school or outreach center to provide the items to the student.
We invite you to join us, as a member or as a financial sponsor. Visit the JOIN US tab to join the club and help with any of our efforts or sponsor at paypal.me/wlsloc. Thank you!
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Thank you to all who donated baby supplies for Students as Parents.. We are looking for other ways to help these young parents be successful as they finish their school year. Your ideas are welcome. Select JOIN US.
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Area lending libraries for youth and young adults, located at:
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Wentzville Ice Area
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Whisper Creek Fire Station #5 on Hwy Z
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Looking for a 3rd location in Lake St. Louis! Send us your recommendation.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
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Fall Turkey Trot Race at Holt High School
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School supply closet for North Point High
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Collection for students facing pregnancy
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Clothing Closet for kids in need
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Annual Turkey Trot Race​
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Congratulations to Wabash Elementary for winning the overall participation award in 2024, with over 330 registered racers, and a beautiful day. Students in the Wentzville School District, third grade through seventh grade completed, and the winner in each bracket received a frozen turkey and a medal. All racers received a race shirt and a race bib.
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The race encourages kids to have a healthy lifestyle, supports the Holt Cross Country Team, and helps fund our club scholarships and activities. Visit the JOIN US to help host this annual event.
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Please support our race sponsors and tell them you heard about the Turkey Trot:
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Grace Hauling
Master's Touch Automotive
Stark Brothers' Nursery
Poage Chevrolet
Harris Auto and Tire
Pitman Funeral Home
The Missouri Bank
Ehll's Western Auto
Wentzville Family Dentistry
Shelter Insurance - Mitch Allen
C & S HVAC LLC
Misfits for Jesus
Picture Perfect Painting
2024 Race Donors
State Farm Insurance - Randy Stegmann
Chic Lumber Warrenton
Rural King
PROMOTING RESPECT
We show the youth of our community how volunteerism, supporting law enforcement, and promoting patriotism builds a stronger community.
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Congratulations to Officer Brian Putnam, our 2024 Officer Recognition recipient. Officer Horvath nominated by Officer Putnam for his efforts helping kids outside of his daily duties.
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This year we started our partnership with the Wentzville Police Department to identify kids in need for the Clothing Closet.
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We are active participants of these events:
Wentzville Police Department:
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Youth Police Academy
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Health and Safety Fair
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Holiday Tree Trimming
​Lake St. Louis: Police Department:
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Polar Plunge
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Open House and Safety Fair
Wentzville School District:
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Back to School Fair, MOCHIP program
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JOIN US
We are proud to serve the kids and our community and we welcome your ideas.
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Be A Friend of Optimists - $140 annually helps our club and the OI organization overall to keep these and other great programs going.
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Full Membership - $30 registration and $100 annually; join our meetings, guide the club, and be a leader for the kids in our community.
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Select JOIN US for more information.