Past Events › Weekly Meeting

Michael Bollinger, director of Bartlett Performing Arts Center, will share his experiences as well as his objectives concerning the Bartlett Performing Arts Center. His facility has drawn talented individuals from a wide spectrum of the fine arts: actors, musicians, comedians and vocalists. No doubt, Bartlett may claim great success in this endeavor. Join us January 15 to hear Mr Bollinger speak.

February 12th, 2020. Georgia Bohannon will favor us with a speech about the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. Founded in 1959 by the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tayloe. The generosity of the Tayloe family coupled with the tireless efforts of Subsidium resulted in superb education for children afflicted with deafness.  UT Medical Center has played an important role in enhancing treatment for deaf children by stressing early detection and early intervention, physical therapy and genetic counseling. Read more…

February 19th, 2020 Barry Mitchell from HOPE WORKS will function as our guest speaker. This organization specializes in providing encouragement to the poor by locating jobs for the underprivileged and stressing the potency of education and training. Adult education and courses pertaining to acquiring your GED are strongly promoted. Read more about their work at their website https://www.whyhopeworks.org.

Director Sweat began her career with the MFD back in 1992. Continuously rising within the department from firefighter, driver, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief and since 2016 serves as the Director of Fire Services, the first female to attain this position. Director Sweat is known as a communicator, an organizer and a very good problem solver!

Join us as we hear from Lakeside's Business Development Officer Lindsay Blevins.

Come hear the contestants from area high schools as they compete in our annual oratorical contest. This contest has been around for decades and is a reminder of our bright future. All are welcome.

Join us June 17th when the Optimist Club will hear from Cynthia Giannini, St Agnes' Golf Coach. The St Agnes' Girls Golf team is one of the very best in the state of Tennessee. We will meet at 7AM for breakfast and we would love for you to join us.

Join us as we welcome Memphis Urban League's President and CEO Tonja Sesley-Baymon September 9th. We will hear about Memphis Urban League's mission and how we can all get involved. Join us at 7AM, Crescent Club 6075 Poplar, 9th Floor.