1
Supported the Optimist International Oratorical World Championship Contest by funding the US and International Regional winners and the top three finishers in the finals totaling $70,000.
2
Paid out $553,112 to Clubs utilizing the Club Campaign program and added an additional $61,361 in interest to the Club Campaign funds.
3
Supported the development of the 100th Anniversary video, Timeline Booklet, and Special Edition Book.
4
Assisted Clubs in receiving $300,109 in charitable contributions for their own local programs through the Pass Through program.
5
Raised $28,000 to launch the Childhood Health and Wellness program through the Centennial Coin campaign.
6
Sent 113 students off to college with Optimist International oratorical, essay, and CCDHH scholarships totaling $270,000.
7
Paid out $72,493 on endowments for community projects and scholarships.
8
Donated $5,000, along with Commemorative Artwork by Jeff Hanson, to the Louisville Ronald McDonald House.
9
Contributed $51,451 towards the OI Research Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Plus, an additional $69,754 towards a new research effort around pediatric bone marrow transplants.
10
Assisted 367 Optimists to help 4,889 children and their families by awarding 20 Club Grants, including 1 grant to a Club in Africa.