The Pacific Northwest District Optimist International Annual Report for 2009-2010 recognizes the Governor, Executive Board of Directors, and Lieutenant Governors for their leadership over the past year. Key achievements are highlighted, including establishing two new clubs, four clubs earning Distinguished status, and increased membership and participation. Financial reports show income exceeding expenses. Goals for 2010-2011 focus on growth, youth outreach, and strengthening clubs. The report concludes by thanking Optimist clubs and members for their service to communities in the District.

1. Pacific Northwest DistrictOptimist International Annual Report 2009-2010 Presented by Linda Jackson, Governor, 2009-2010 January 22, 2011

2. Linda Jackson, Governor Adele Heinrich, Secretary/Treasurer Ed Murphy III, Governor-elect Harry White, Lt. Governor, Zone 1 Stephen Poirier, Lt. Governor, Zone 2 Emma Ball, Lt. Governor, Zone 3 Alan Zehntbauer, Lt. Governor , Zone 4 Bertie Slauson, Lt. Governor, Zone 5 Shirley Hilts, Lt. Governor, Zone 6 Susan Thompson, Lt. Governor, Zone 7 Michael Bouton, Lt. Governor, Zone 8 Brent Evans, Lt. Governor, Zone 9 Charles Kissler, Lt. Governor, Zone 10 Peter Smith, Immediate Past Governor Steve Andersen, Past Governor Thank you to the Executive Board of Directors

4. Develop relationships

5. Create a positive experience

7. Develop relationships

8. Create a positive experience

9. Be transparentOptimist Clubs become one of everyone’s favorite things!

11. Started two new Optimist Clubs in Eagle, Idaho and Middleton, Idaho

12. Four Optimist Clubs earned the Distinguished Club award and 30% of all clubs earned Honor Club recognition

13. Conducted member retention workshops at every District meeting and offered a forum for idea and club project sharing at every District meeting

14. Increased the number of participating members at the quarterly District meetings by 25%

15. Extended the reach of Optimist Club service to 57,000 children in the Pacific Northwest

16. 2009-2010 Income $64,777

17. 2009-2010 Expenses $43,326

19. Add 400 new Optimist Club member to the Optimist Clubs in the District

20. Establish a sub-40 committee for younger members

21. Promote strong, healthy Optimist Clubs using the healthy club checklist

22. Add 4 new Optimist Clubs

25. Mason County, WA

26. Eagle, ID

27. Meridian, ID

28. Boise, ID

29. Jerome, ID

30. Caldwell, ID

31. Albany, OR

32. Burnaby, BC

33. Chehalis- Centralia, WA

34. Hillsboro, OR

35. Lebanon, OR

36. Pasco-Tri-Cities, WA

38. Congratulations to our Distinguished and Outstanding Lt. Governor Susan Thompson, Zone 7

39. Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much Many thanks to all of our Optimist Clubs for making the Pacific Northwest District – Optimist International Distinguished and Outstanding for 2009-2010