Eagle Optimist Club recognized by Optimist International

The Eagle Optimist Club was recognized by Optimist International and the Pacific Northwest District for being an Honor Club in 2009-10. According to Linda Jackson, District Governor 2009-10, it is unusual for a new club to earn this distinction and less than 25% of clubs nation-wide earn the title each year.

To be named an Honor Club, the Optimist Club must demonstrate their ability for serving the community based on criteria established by Optimist International that includes membership growth, project development and implementation, financial oversight, governance and administration.

Co-presidents Gretchen Brown of Integrity Financial and Mike Harris of Syringa Bank, helped their club members achieve all and more. During its inaugural year, the Eagle Optimist Club:

Mike Harris and Gretchen Brown, Co-presidents

• Added 10 members above its beginning number ending the year with 28 members
• Conducted three service projects - Coats for Kids, Food Drive and Holiday Baskets, and a Child Safety Fair with The Landing Community Center
• Participated in Regional and District leadership conferences
• Started an annual fundraiser - Christmas Tree sales
• Filed all of the paperwork necessary to let Optimist International know how the Optimist Club organization was serving the Eagle community

The Eagle Optimist Club is a service club made up of adult men and women who come together to perform projects with a special emphasis on helping children reach their full potential. We welcome new members, new ideas and new partnerships.  Please visit one of our meetings or send us an email to find out more about being involved with this dynamic force in our community.