Organization

The SCOYF Board of Directors is comprised of two representatives from each club plus an elected president, secretary, treasurer, and Zone Lt. Governor. It operates on the “Optimist Year” calendar beginning October 1st.  Organized as a 501(c)3, it is able to accept tax deductible gifts and contributions from companies and individuals to support its facilities and activities. 

A major project of SCOYF is the Optimist Youth Sports Complex, at 5300 S. Folsom in SW Lincoln. The fields have undergone significant renovations in recent years and plans are currently being made for more improvements.