In 2010, the club went on to have fundraising drives and a grand red carpet event for the opening. The entire community was involved.
Now in 2011, they are recognizing more than individuals for their participation in the cause and they are doing so with cash. Donations of cash that is. Seventeen youth groups were on hand last weekend to share in the $10,000 profits that the theater earned its first year in business.
According to the Optimist Club treasurer Irv Latta, roughly each ticket purchased allows the Optimist Club to donate $2.79 to children's groups, clubs and projects. The message, everyone should see more movies!
Congratulations again to the Chillicothe Optimist Club on the success of this project and thank you for bringing value to your community.
Photo provided by the Chillicothe Optimist Club. Please read more from the Chillicothe Times Bulletin here.