1
Supported the Optimist International Oratorical World Championship Contest by funding the US and International winners totaling $65,000.
2
Paid out $297,731 to Clubs utilizing the Club Campaign program and added an additional $46,063 in interest to Club Campaign funds.
3
Launched the Disaster Relief Program to assist Clubs in rebuilding their communities.
4
Assisted Clubs in receiving $373,633 in charitable contributions for their own local programs through the Pass Through program.
5
Increased unrestricted giving over the previous year by 4%.
6
Sent 126 students off to college with Optimist International oratorical, essay, and CCDHH scholarships totaling $358,500.
7
Paid out $88,467 on endowments for community projects and scholarships.
8
Ended the year with 205 Members to the Women’s Philanthropy Council, which will fund two scholarships and two Club grants in 2019.
9
Contributed $53,420 towards the OI Research Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Plus, an additional $77,000 towards a new research effort around pediatric bone marrow transplants.
10
Helped 381 Optimists help 9,046 children and their families by awarding 21 Club Grants including 1 grant to a Club in Africa.