Pfeiffer to lead Iowa District Optimists

The Optimist Club of Washington is pleased to announce that Donald Pfeiffer of Washington will begin his duties as Governor of the Iowa District Optimists on Oct. 1. He has been a member of the Washington club since 1983. Optimist International is a volunteer service organization and provides training and programs to serve local communities. Local clubs direct the projects that benefit young persons and community service projects in their communities.

Don was elected to the position of governor-elect in August 2013. This began his progression to governor this year and this will be followed by a year as past governor. This leadership role will place him directing programs, training and resources for 2,300 Iowa members in 66 local clubs throughout Iowa. Don says he looks forward to this opportunity of leadership to promote optimistic volunteers and their projects across Iowa. He has selected other experienced Optimist members to assist him during this coming year.

The Iowa District is one of 49 Districts in Optimist International (OI). Founded in 1928, OI has over 72,000 members in 2,300 clubs located across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean countries, as well as some clubs in Europe, Africa and Asia.

The theme of Optimist International is ?Bringing Out The Best In Kids.? Don?s theme is based on ?Seasons of Service ? Optimist Serving Youth And Community.? Optimists conduct service projects spring, summer, fall, and winter to benefit the local city.