Weekly Meeting
Every Thursday - Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. followed by our exciting weekly meeting, which includes topical guest speakers or fun activities.  Meetings are from 12:30-1:30 p.m. held at the newly renovated Pine Lakes Country Club.

MONTHLY CLUB SOCIAL • Held the 1st FRIDAY of each month 5:00 - 7:30 pm • come out, socialize • invite friends! 

J    April 1 - Longbeards, 5040 Carolina Forest Blvd.	J   September 6 - Liberty Steakhouse, Broadway at the Beach
J  May 3 - Capriz Italian Rest., Broadway at the Beach	J   October 4 - T-Bonz at Barefoot Landing
J  June 7 - Location TBD	J November 1 - Liberty Taproom, 7651 N. Kings Hwy.
J July 5 - Location TBD	J December 6 - Capriz Italian Rest., Broadway at the Beach
J    August 2 - Liberty Steakhouse, Broadway at the Beach

Guest Speakers for upcoming Weekly Meetings
April 25 - Coach Joe Moglia - Coastal Carolina University Football Coach
May 2 - New MB Airport, Mike Lapier & Cindy Nye
May 9 - MBPD Support Staff "Annual Respect for Law", Dave Knipes  
May 16 - TBD - Youth Appreciation Day
May 23 - Brad Lofton - President/CEO Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development
May 30 - Hurricane Season/Weather

Future Upcoming Events - January 1 through September 30, 2013
ÒMay 4 - Cystic Fibrosis walk at Market Commons
ÒMay 4 - Kentucky Derby Party - R & R Bar and Grill (the old Angelo's Restaurant location), South Hwy. 17 Business, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
ÒMay 10 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans and GSOC "Baseball at the Beach" Playground Restoration and Chili Fundraiser
ÒMay 11 - 3rd Quarter South Carolina Optimist District Meeting and State Oratorical Contest; Columbia
ÒJune 1-2 - Jason's House Civic Activity
ÒJune 8 & 9 - S.C. Optimist Junior Golf "Clinton Norris Memorial" qualifier, Black Bear Golf Club, North, Myrtle Beach, SC
ÒAugust 9-11 - 4th Quarter South Carolina Optimist District Annual Meeting in Charleston
ÒAugust 10 - Safety on Wheels
ÒSeptember 6 & 7 - 17th Annual GSOC Golf Tournament Fundraiser & Welcome Party, two day event
ÒSeptember - 2nd Annual Yard Sale - Date TBD
ÒSeptember - GSOC Installation Banquet - installation of incoming Officers and Directors.

Previous Events
"Gears, Grapes, and Gowns" Fundraiser, GSOC Car Show/Wine Tasting/Fashion Show Spring Fundraiser April 6, 2013 at Inlet Square Mall - download event flyer

FISH FRY to benefit programs "For the Kids" and YMCA Youth Programs
Sunday, November 18, 2012; 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Crabby Mikes Calabash Seafood; 290 Hwy. 17 S.; Surfside Beach
Adults $8.00 - Children 12 and under $5.00
For additional information and to get a FREE dessert, download the event flyer!

SAFETY ON WHEELS • SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 • 9:00 am - noon at First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway • all kids received a free helmet, bike inspections, bike safety instructions, bike autocross course with the Myrtle Beach Police and Fire Departments participating, free pizza, refreshments and a chance to win a free bike • kids and volunteers alike enjoyed the Bike Rodeo ...

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT PRE-PARTY TOURNAMENT • AUGUST 11-12, 2012 at Burning Ridge Golf Club, 5001 N Kings Highway (off 501) in Myrtle Beach; Saturday evening "Welcome Party" from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the clubhouse (volunteers begin set up at 5:00 pm); Sunday Golf Tournament (four player Captains Choice) sign in began at 7:30 am, shotgun starts at 8:30 am, with breakfast and lunch provided ... a great event and valued fund raising event for our club's children charities.  To sign up, download and complete the registration form and submit with payment (check or credit card info). Make your registration fee payable to "The Grand Strand Optimist Club" and mail to: PO Box 1311, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

28TH ANNUAL INSTALLATION BANQUET • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, 9000 North Ocean Blvd • 6:00 pm cocktails/hor d' oeuvres, 7:00 pm buffet dinner • black tie, semi-formal or your Sunday best.