Rim County Optimist Club to hold lip sync fundraiser

Attention high school students: This fundraiser is giving away money!  If you win the second annual Lip Sync Contest organized by the Kiwanis, Rotary and Optimist Clubs of Payson, Arizona, you may just win $1,000.

The contest will be held on February 27, 2011 at the Payson High School. It is open to all high-school aged students who attend public, private or home schools. For full details, please contact Joan Young, Rim County Optimist Club, (928) 472-2264.

More than 300 people attended the first contest. In addition to an evening of entertainment, everyone could participate in a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle. All money is donated to scholarships for students in the Payson School District.

So why is this club announcing their fundraiser so early?  According to Ms. Young, Public Relations Chair for the Optimist Club, they are announcing the contest early so that the students have time to choose a song, prepare a costume and practice.  There are also a limited number of seats for guests so don't wait too long to reserve yours.