Visiting friends and Optimist Clubs

I have spent a couple days on the road visiting Optimist Clubs more than 500 miles away from my home club.  It's fun to find how much alike our distant clubs are and of course how different.  We all share the Optimist Creed and a mission to provide services that benefit the children of our communities.  Some host formal meetings, while some host more casual affairs.  All are proud of their traditions and most are eager to learn about new opportunities.

Thanks to the clubs and presidents that hosted my visits to Portland NE, OR Optimist Club, Vancouver, WA Optimist Club and shown here, the Beaverton, OR Optimist Club.   I can't wait to visit again.

Read more and see a slideshow from the Beaverton Optimist Club meeting:  PNW Optimist Clubs: Governor visits and learns about Native American flutes