Q: What is Respect For Law? and How would I obtain
more information?

   In July 1965, a discussion between Past International President Carl Bowen and former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, resulted in the birth of the Respect For Law Program. 

   As the title suggests, the program inspires respect for the law among young people. This special week has been chosen to encourage peace and harmony within communities all over the world.

   SYB Optimist of Lusby, normally in cooperation with other Optimist Clubs in Calvert County sponsor an awards ceremony and dinner recognizing Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers in our community each year.  The recipients are nominated and selected by their peers and supervisors.  The event is usually held in May and the officers selected have their names and photos placed in the local papers. Please check Events, as the dates and times, when available, will be posted there..  

For additional information, please contact Dottie Hagelin.

Q: Who are my local communities Optimist Members?

2008 Officers and Board Members

Dottie Hagelin, President

Brian King, Immediate Past President

Pete Carlson, Internal Vice President

Scott Pfiser, President Elect

Kathryn King, Secretary

Bob Portillo, Treasurer

Tom Kimble, Ext VP Concession

Bob Portillo, External VP Baseball/Softball

Ken Frey, Sergeant-At-Arms

1-Year Board Members:
S.Leach, T. Hagan, C. Davies, J. Robertson

2-Year Board Members:
J. Meyer, S. Morley, M. Jaffee, L. Roxbury


Q: What happened to the SYB Football & Cheerleading Information?

The SYB Panthers Football and Cheerleading Program is now being managed by the Solomons Steelers.  SYB and Solomons Steelers are working together during this football season to make it the best one yet.  Please visit the Solomon Steelers website for registration and program information.  If you still have questions, please feel free to direct those to the Solomon Steelers Athletic Program or you may contact any of your SYB Optimist Club Board of Directors by clicking on the names above or email us at panthers@syboptimist.com or cheerleading@syboptimist.com.

Q: How do I become an Optimist Member?

Contact our current President, Dottie Hagelin at
president@syboptimist.com

Q: How could I be better informed on what our local
Optimist Club is doing?

The SYB Optimist Club of Lusby holds a monthly
club meeting, every 1st Tuesday of the month.
Most meetings are held at the Holiday Inn Select on
Solomon’s Island and generally start at 7pm.

These meetings are very informative and are open to
anyone interested in becoming an Optimist.

 Q: How are the Club Officers and Board Members chosen?

In October of every year, based on the nominations we receive from Club Member, Club Officers and Board Members are elected.