Respect for Law
(2013 Chairman, Mike McFarling)
Respect for Law |
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Most Optimist Clubs celebrate Respect for Law Week
during the second full week in May. The purpose of the program is to recognize the efforts
of Law Enforcement Officers in local communities. The Plainfield Optimist Club annually
hosts all the officers of the Plainfield Police Department to a banquet at a Club Meeting
in early May. The Police Chief introduces all officers in attendance, and the Club
presents a Law Officer of the Year Award to an officer based upon the recommendation of
the Department.
The Club began recognizing an "Officer of The Year" in 1979. Over the
years, the following officers have been recognized:
1979 Richard Wooldridge |
1996 Tim Mizell |
1980 Dave Hancock |
1997 Todd Knowles |
1981 Terry Standiford |
1998 Carri Weber |
1982 Jack Miller |
1999 Joe Smock |
1983 Alan Dicks |
2000 Todd Knowles |
1984 Michael Robbins |
2001 Jill Lees |
1985 Steve Wright |
2002 Ryan Jellison |
1986 Terry Morford |
2003 Paul Williams |
1987 Cliff Kehrt |
2004 Matt Murray |
1988 Robert Haak |
2005 Jared McKee |
1989 Larry Brinker |
2006 |
1990 Darel Krieger |
2007 |
1991 Jeff Mitny |
2008 Caleb Gibbons |
| 1992 David Cox | 2009 |
1993 Jeff Stephens |
2010 |
1994 Eric Lees |
2011 |
1995 Paul Williams |
2012 Chad Parks |
Firemen's Appreciation |
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The Plainfield Optimist Club annually
hosts all the fire fighters and EMT's of the Plainfield Fire Department to a banquet
at a Club Meeting in March. The Fire Chief introduces all fire fighters and EMT's in
attendance, and the Club presents a Fireman of the Year Award to an fire fighters or
EMT based upon the recommendation of the Department.
Needy Family Christmas |
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The Plainfield Optimist Club annually "adopts" a needy family during the Christmas season. With the assistance of the Guilford Township Trustee, a needy family is identified. The Club contacts that family, finds out specific needs, and then makes sure the children receive at least one item of clothing and a gift, and that the family is provided with food.
Partner's In Education |
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The Plainfield Optimist Club,
in Partnership with each of the schools in Plainfield, recognizes one teacher from each
school for outstanding and dedicated service to our youth through their efforts in the
classroom. Each teacher and their spouse are invited to a banquet at a Club Meeting in
March or April where they are introduced by an administrator from their school and
presented with an award from the Optimist Club. Teachers from each of the following
schools are recognized each year:
Plainfield Schools Administration
Brentwood Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School
St. Susanna Elementary School
Plainfield Middle School
Plainfield High School