The Piper Creek Optimist Club of Red Deer, AB, was incorporated in 1985 and operates as a non-profit organization, whose primary objective is to raise funds that support various youth programs throughout Red Deer and Central Alberta. The club maintains membership of 40 individuals dedicated to serving youth in the Red Deer region. The main benefits of working together with the Piper Creek Optimist club are provided below:
- 95% of the proceeds we receive from each of our fundraising endeavors STAY within the City of Red Deer and surrounding communities!
- The Piper Creek Optimist club consists of over 50 volunteer members! All events we organize and operate, are run by our group of volunteers, which means, very little of our costs are attached to event planning, or professional fundraising fees.
Over the years, the Piper Creek Optimist club has played a big role in developing and supporting programs such as Camp Quality, DARE (Drug Abuse and Resistance Education), Safe and Dry Grads, Bike Safety, Just Say ‘No’, Butt Ugly and projects like the Children’s Services Center, Youth and Volunteer Centre, Women’s Outreach, Red Deer Public Library, or the Special Care Nursery in the Red Deer Regional Hospital among many others.
Well over $1,250,000 has been provided to these and other local causes over our 25-year history!
There is more to being an Optimist member than just fundraising. Whether you’re searching for an outlet to help your community, fellowship, or rewarding camaraderie, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the Piper Creek Optimist Club. We hold numerous events for our members such as, golf tournaments, Christmas and Halloween parties as well as Social Nights. Come out and join the fun and help your community at the same time!
If you are interested in attending one of our meetings email ryan@pellegrinifinancial.com or call 403-358-9555.
Address: Piper Creek Optimist Club B102 Suite 351 5212 – 48 Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 7C3
Club Presidential History
- 1985/86 Gary Harris *
- 1986/87 Ian Almond
- 1987/88 Jim Gawne/Kent Chapman
- 1988/89 Glenn Moore
- 1989/90 Wally Cook *
- 1980/91 Rod Kennedy *
- 1991/92 Blake Pearson
- 1992/93 Ian Hills
- 1993/94 Don Simpson
- 1994/95 Bruce Hemstreet *
- 1995/96 Brad Lashmar ****
- 1996/97 Tim Snell
- 1997/98 Bryan Pobihuschy
- 1998/99 Stacy Larsen
- 1999/00 Mike Phelps ***
- 2000/01 Mark Beavington **
- 2001/02 Glenn Devereaux *
- 2002/03 Darren Zimmerman *
- 2003/04 Brad Ambrosi
- 2004/05 Rod Ryckman ****
- 2005/06 Zdenek Niederle
- 2006/07 Dave Mousseau *
- 2007/08 Glen Cunningham
- 2008/09 Paul Cummings
- 2009/10 Jesse Tutt
- 2010/11 Henry DeBoon
- 2011/12 Ryan Morcom
* Honour Club ** Bronze Honour Club *** Gold Honour Club **** Distinguished Club"
Committee Chairs
- Website - Jesse Tutt
- Membership - Brett McElroy
- Ladies Gala - Jonathan Murphy
- Comedy Night - Dave Mousseau and Brad Balon
- Cures for Kids Radiothon - Matt Hamill
- Fellowship - Gord Mathurs
- Donations - Russ Beaton, Doug Jacobson, Roger Rudyk
- Casino - Russ Beaton
- Bingo - Paul Peters