Optimist Club of West Pembroke Pines

The clubs primary goal is to encourage involvement in youth athletics and help kids build community leadershipp skills, social skills and confidence through participation in team sports. The club had over seventeen hundred athletes annually between the ages of four and sixteen involved in about dozen sports. (Non-Personnel Expenses)(Program Service Revenue)

other (supporting Services and other Exp)(Contribution support)

The club has insurance coverage to protect players, coahes, umpires, referees, community volunteers, and board memebrs in case of injury to the participants. Additionally, the club pays membership dues to the local chamber of commerence and recreation department to maintain relationships with the local community. (Misc Expenses, Deprication, and Business Expenses)

The club works with over three hundred coaches, umpires, referees, and community volunteers to provide a fun, safe and heatlhy environment for players of all ages and experience levels. The club provides sporting equipment and supplies, and incrs other expense from tryouts and various events. (Other Personnel Expenses no acct nor travel)(Other Revenue)