The checkered flag has waved, and we're thrilled to announce the winners of our fourth quarter membership incentive! Congratulations to all the Clubs that pushed hard and brought in new members.

The third quarter "Most New Members in Region" Drawing

• First Place: Shannon Dederich 09 SWIS
• Second Place: Dena Schoolcraft 13 AMS & NW
• Third Place: Rickie Tharpe KYWV

Category 1 (Clubs that Added the Most New Members

• First Place ($1,000): Optimist Club of Arlington Community Athletics, TX, +34 Members
• Second Place ($750): Optimist Club of Charlotte-Mallard Creek, NC, +30 Members
• Third Place ($500): Optimist Club of Lapel, IN, +17 Members

Category 2 (Highest Percentage of New Members)

• First Place ($1,000): Optimist Club of Jonesboro, AR, 100% Growth
• Second Place ($750): Optimist Club of Brew City Optimist Club, WI, 85% Growth
• Third Place ($500): Optimist Club of De Ridder, Inc., LA, 59% Growth

Category 3 (Two random draws for participating Clubs @ $300 each)

• Optimist Club of Chippewa Falls, WI
• Optimist Club of Regina-High Noon, SK

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated! Your dedication to growing our Optimist community is inspiring. Let's keep the momentum going!