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Helping kid's dreams come true.
Scholarship Programs
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 2026 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.
Essay: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”
Oratorical: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community”
FILLING A NEED
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, students facing personal challenges were given clothing and personal care supplies. We coordinated with the school and outreach center to provide the items to the students.
Through our partnership with the Wentzville Police Department, Wentzville School District, and the Lake St. Louis Police Department, kids in need get essential items from our WLSLOC Clothing Closet, helping them to have improved self-esteem and be successful in school.
Service to Our Community
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
Annual Turkey Trot Race
2025 Race Date: 10/22/2025 (10/23 rain date). Register through your elementary P.E. teacher or main office.
Congratulations to Wabash Elementary overall participation winner in 2024. 2024 saw over 330 registered racers, and a beautiful day. Students in the Wentzville School District, third grade through seventh grade competed, and the winner in each bracket received a frozen turkey and a medal. All racers received a race shirt and a race bib.
The race encourages kids to have a healthy lifestyle, while supporting the Holt Cross Country Team, and our club scholarships and activities.
Visit the JOIN US to help host this annual event.
LENDING LIBRARIES
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.
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.
Respect for Law Enforcement and Promotion of Patriotism
PROMOTING RESPECT
We show the youth of our community how volunteerism, supporting law enforcement, and promoting patriotism builds a stronger community.
Congratulations to Officer Tim Princivalli, our 2025 Officer Recognition recipient for Wentzville Police Department, nominated by Officer Schulte for his dedication to the S.T.A.R.T. program.
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 Cards to Heroes
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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
JOIN US
We are proud to serve the kids and our community and we welcome your ideas.
Be A Friend of Optimists - $140 annually helps our club and the OI organization overall to keep these and other great programs going.
Full Membership - $30 registration and $110 annually; join our meetings, guide the club, and be a leader for the kids in our community.
Select JOIN US for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors.
"Helping Kid's Dreams Come True."
Sponsors
GOLD ($500+) C&S HVAC
United Auto Workers 2250
SILVER ($250+- $499)
Mitch Allen-Shelter Insurance, Harris Automotive, The Missouri Bank, Grace Hauling/On the Go
BRONZE ($100-$249) Wentzville Family Dentistry, Ehll's Western Auto, Picture Perfect Painting, Misfits for Jesus