Optimist Day 2026 Observed by City of Sedalia

Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson signed a proclamation on Monday afternoon honoring Optimist Day (Feb. 5) observed by the Sedalia Optimist Club, which is part of Optimist International, composed of 2400 Optimist clubs with over 70,000 members.

Shown in the top photo (from left) are John Meehan, past president; Chris Franklin, member; Mayor Dawson, Charlotte Scholl, board member; Tyler Hudson, board member; and Jason Myers, secretary/treasurer. Not pictured: President John Schwenk.