Hello Illinois Optimist Friends!
Welcome to Fall! I could not be more excited or more honored to step into the position of 2025-26 District Governor. My predecessors have provided me with a high quality of content and inspiration that fits like a glove with the actionable ideas I have learned in training.
Illinois has some incredible people, doing amazing things for our youth. We are well recognized for the youth golf tournaments, basketball tournaments, community and holiday fests, food trucks, ice cream socials, public servant recognition, STEM instruction, clothing drives, scholarship contests, youth leadership opportunities and a high quality of volunteerism to name a few. What’s not to like?
Whether large or small but mighty, your Optimist Club makes a difference. In ways you can see and in ways you may never see, you all are making the future better by providing fun, hope and a positive vision for our youth. You are so appreciated!
We’ve taken surveys and training. Now that we know what’s wanted, let’s go! Here are my goals for the year, and you can read more details about each of them on our District website and in the Land of Lincoln Bulletin:
- Goal 1 – Continue to improve Communication
- Goal 2 – Marketing
- Goal 3 – Finance
- Goal 4 – Personal Development
- Goal 5 – Membership Retention and Growth
- Please watch for email, text and social media messages from the District that we hope you will read and share.
Yours in Optimism,
Nancy Roach-Wilder
224-305-2257
optimistnancy@gmail.com