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Ravens Raffle Drawing + Dining fundraiser!
Padonia Station, Timonium
Mon., Aug. 2, 2010
- Silent auction for preseason tickets: 6–8pm
- Drawing for pair of season tickets: 8pm
- Dine all day with special flyer
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Youth Appreciation Week
Since 1957, Optimist Clubs around the world have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, and academics and for contributions to community through Youth Appreciation Week (YAW) in November. This is the most popular Optimist International program with over 2,000 clubs participating each year.
The Timonium Optimists use this celebration as an opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding young people in our metropolitan area. It is a program intended to build the self-esteem of youth and to inform the community of the positive achievements of young people.
Timonium Youth Appreciation Week:
November 15–21, 2009
At the request of the Timonium Optimists, County Executive James T. Smith declared Nov. 16–22, 2009, Timonium Optimist Youth Appreciation Week in Baltimore County.
Recipients of the 2009–2010 Timonium Optimist Youth Appreciation Awards
From Dulaney High School:
- Megan Moody, grade 12
- Prashil Patel, grade 12
From St. Joseph School:
- Samantha Jo Matera, grade 8
- Kevin Fanto, grade 8
From Towson High School:
- Emily Lehman, grade 12
- Dean Wilhelmi, grade 12
The Timonium Youth Appreciation Program – Nov. 16, 2009
Six students from three local secondary schools were recognized at a special Timonium Optimist dinner for outstanding achievement in their respective programs of study, extracurricular activities and community service.
The honorees were presented to the assembly one by one with a brief biography that captured the unique achievements of each. All of them have a surprising range of interests and abilities and a passion to excel in everything they do. They deserve to be recognized as exemplary young citizens who are positive role models for their peers.
Each honoree received:
- an official copy of the Baltimore County Executive’s proclamation of YAW
- a personal, OI Citation of Achievement
- a $100 savings bond
- a copy of the Optimist Creed
- a personal Honor Resolution from the Maryland House of Delegates
The awards were presented by Club President Donna Bullen and Club YAW Chairman Don Imwold.
