1. 10 T HINGS OIFC D ID IN 2008

2. 1 Sent 28 students off to college with Optimist International scholarships.

3. 2 Assisted Optimist International in funding JOOI and $60,198 in Childhood Cancer Campaign competitive grants.

4. 3 Assisted Optimist Clubs in receiving $37,140 in funding for their charitable projects through the Outsourcing programme.

5. 4 Established a Charitable Gift Planning Council.

6. 5 Committed to fund new increased amounts for Optimist International scholarships beginning in 2010.

7. 6 Was supported by 100% of OIFC District Foundation Representatives and 87% of Canadian Governours.

8. 7 Increased unrestricted giving by five percent.

9. 8 Nearly tripled its first-year goal for Century Circle by receiving gifts from 292 members (as compared to an original goal of 100).

10. 9 Achieved an average dollar-per-Member gift of $13.38.

11. 10 Recognized three District Foundation Representatives as Distinguished.

12. F OR M ORE I NFORMATION Judi Smith, CFRE Executive Director Optimist International Foundation 4494 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-371-6000 or 800-500-8130 ext. 203 Fax: 314-535-7436 Judi.smith@oifoundation.org