South Side Optimist Club begins service

The goal of the recently formed Cape Girardeau South Side Optimist Club is to benefit children in that part of town.

President of the Cape Evening Optimist Club Charlie Harrison and Don Sievers, certified new club builder of Optimist International, helped set up the newest Optimist group in the city. Marvin McBride will serve as chapter president until October. Other officers include Deborah McBride, first vice president; Quantella Anderson, second vice president; Toni Shavers, secretary; and Kim Poole, treasurer.

"Watching Marvin's determination to get this club started has been an extraordinary process to witness," said Evening Optimist president Harrison. "He needed 25 members to form the club and he brought in 38. Now that's true optimism at work."

The club will meet at 6 p.m. on Fridays beginning Jan. 7 at 629 Good Hope St. Individuals interested in membership may contact Marvin McBride at 382-4092.