WHEAT RIDGE OPTIMIST CLUB HISTORY
The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club was established in 1957. Our membership includes men and women who live or do business in or near Wheat Ridge, and who are dedicated to serving the youth of the Wheat Ridge community through service projects.
The Club is one of over 2,900 Optimist International member clubs located all around the world dedicated to programs that support the youth in each community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Our club is governed by an elected Board of Directors and Officers,
comprised of hard working men and women.
2024/2025 BOARD MEMBERS
William (Bill) Cassel Board Member/ Noah's ARK Coordinator
Tony Carpenter Board Member/ OI Southwest Region
Mike Cunningham Board Member/ Pancake Supper Coordinator/VP
CF Lucas Hunt Board Member/ Wheat Ridge Rep/ Police Dept.
Jack Chism Board Member/ CF/ ROK
Gale Schrag Board Member/Past President
Carma Lytle Treasurer/ Board Member
Betty Jean (BJ) Burleigh Board Member /Christmas Program/ Social Events
JJ Pooley Secretary/Board Member/ CF/ Christmas Program
George Wheeler Board Member
Linda McDonald Board Member
April Bodendorfer Board Member/President