332 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522, United States
About Us
Our staff & volunteers
Our whole staff consists of only Volunteers. As a Nonprofit the volunteer work without pay from the goodness of their hearts.
President of the Optimist Club (Linda Makinson)
Our wonderful store president Linda Makinson who has been a volunteer for over two years. Linda is skilled in banking, leadership, and making jewelry.
Store Manager (Tanja Ridings)
Tanja Riding is our store manager who can clean up any mess and make any friends. She has been with the Optimist Club for several years. Tanja is known for her positive attitude, arts and crafts, and her handmade Gnomes.
Store Treasuer (Mary Diaz)
Mary Diaz is one of our hardest workers who never has time to take a break. She is our amazing treasurer and friend.
Communications Liaison/Cashier (Rene Diaz)
High Schooler Rene Diaz is the creator of the website, cashier, and communications liaison of the Optimist Thrift store.
Store Secretary (Sheryl Wrangler)
Sheryl Wrangler is the secretary of the Optimist Thrift store and takes out the trash every day out of her own kindness. Sheryl is a great volunteer and comes in every week.
Store Volunteer (Martina)
Martina is one of our amazing store volunteers who brings in donations every week including all the jewelry the store has. She is one of our hardest and kindest workers. She is also excellent at arts and crafts.
Store Mascot (Pepper Diaz)
Hi. I'm Pepper I'm in charge of all the donation that comes to the Optimist Club. I look forward to seeing you all bring your donations to the Optimist Club for my fellow four-legged friends.
Our history
The first official Optimist Club was formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1911.
Impetus for a nationwide Optimist movement began when the Optimist Club of Indianapolis, Indiana, was formed in May 1916. Throughout the 1900s the Optimist International began to grew and now we work to help our community and the less fortunate through donations and community involvement.
Mission Statment
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimist bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
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Who we Are
Optimist Essay Contest 2022
Our Annual Optimist Essay Contest has commenced.
Essay must contain at least 700 word but no more than 800
The club is offering two highschool seniors a $1,000 scholarships, and the winter qualifier fo the district contest
Topic: "How Does An Optimist Mindset Change My Tomorrow?"
For more info and to pick up a form come by 332 Cove Shopping Terrace or contact Rene Diaz at optimistcove332@gmail.com and he will send you a pdf of the guidelines.
The deadline is February 12, 2022
The Optimist Club
The optimist club exists out of a board that consists of the President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communication Liaison , and former president for one year
The Optimist Club is a nationwide organization with the mission to help the community and children.
About our Thrift Store
The Thriftstore is the ongoing Fundraiser(nonprofit) that makes the money that will all go to the community and charities.
The thrift store consists of the store manager, cashier, and volunteers.
Where the Proceeds Go
All of our proceeds go back to the community providing scholarships, support the boys and girls club, support chamber, S&W Children hospital, 5 Hills Pagent, CCISD, CCISD new teachers, Blue Santa, Cove Library, senior center, project graduation, assisting disabled victims, working with local schools, operation stand down, Cove House, Mayfest, sick children, families in need, McLane Miracle Network.
We accept Donations
Our thrift shop survives on donations from the wonderful people in our community. Please if you have any donations like clothes, dishes, books, etc bring them down to the thrift store. All our profits go to the community.
Optimist International
Welcome! Check out the Optimist International site for more information.