I can't say that I have ever seen 11 retweets about an Optimist Club project until today when it was announced that the Beaches Optimist Club had awarded a scholarship to a student at Florida State University Panama City. (FSU PC)
What's the big deal?
- It was the fourth endowed scholarship to be awarded by the club.
- Each scholarship is renewable for $25,000 per year.
- The value of scholarships endowed by the Beaches Optimist Club is $105,000 annually.
The latest recipient is Jennifer White. She is the first recipient of the Optimist Club of the Beaches Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship.
According to David Blanchard, President, Optimist Club of the Beaches, the decision to focus on law enforcement came from connecting two of the purposes of Optimist International: respect for law and supporting youth. It also comes at the 100th anniversary of the birth of Optimist Clubs in the United States.
Thanks to Twitter and the NewsHerald.com for the story.
