Events Calendar

Meridian Optimist Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Event Date: 10/14/2025
Meridian Optimist Christmas Tree Sale
This is the major fundraiser for the Meridian Optimist Club each year and it supports the many projects we do throughout the year. Such as: our essay and oratorical scholarship programs; annual Easter egg hunt; food baskets for those in need; the Meridian Optimist Junior Air Rifle Club; and The Meridian Food Bank and much more.
12 Guns of Christmas Raffle
Event Date: 10/15/2025
Going on now!
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Bert Moore at 208-949-3763; Kirk Farnsworth at 208-850-6729; Janet Simmons at 208-440-8531; or Mike Harris at 208-484-8529
Optimist International Essay Contest
Event Date: 10/16/2025
Topic for the 2025-2026 school year is: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me” If you are interested, you may obtain rules and application here - Essay Contest Application Deadline for essays to be turned into the Meridian Optimist Club is January 23, 2026.

Meridian Optimist Club Directory

Club Officers

Janet Simmons
President

Phone: (208) 850-6729

Mike Harris
Secretary Treasurer

Phone: (208) 484-4529

Kirk Farnsworth
Immediate Past President

Phone: 208 850-6729

Vacant
Vice President

Byron Farnes
Board Member

Phone: (208) 350-8436

Bill Garcia
Board Member

Phone: (208) 870-7975

Bert Moore
Board Member

Phone: (208) 949-3673

Valerie Wagner
Board Member

Phone: (208) 440-1564

Gail Van Patten
Board Member

Phone: (208) 870-7193

Travis Walthall
Board Member

Phone: (208) 631-8141

Vacant
President Elect