Today's meeting brought a special guest, Governor of the Pacific Northwest District, Larry Blackburn. Blackburn and his wife Florence have been visiting clubs in the district, and today was our turn!
Blackburn expressed his excitement at the work that the Hillsboro Optimist Club does, noting our banners filled with awards. He also talked about the amazing work that other clubs are doing in the District. An Oregon Optimist club bought a derelict school and used $100,000 in funds to turn it into a community center, another club in Idaho was able to purchase land and create "Optimist Island" on a local river. The club uses it for youth events and activities.
Blackburn then made sure everyone knew how exciting the 3rd Quarter District Meeting would be in Richland, WA. Many speakers would be present, including the Executive Director of the Optimist International Foundation.
