OPTIMIST CLUB OF THE WESTBANK

LOUISIANA DISTRICT 39

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Optimist Club of the Westbank “PRESIDENT’S CITATION AWARD” was presented to Past President and Board Member Mike Hymel at the Wednesday December 5, 2018 Installation Banquet. The presentation was presented by outgoing President Mr. Chris Breaux. The President’s Citation is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional Dedication, Care and Love of the Club, Club Members, District and Optimist International OptimistAwardsHonor2018.pdf

On Wednesday December 5, 2018 The Optimist Club of the Westbank presented a $6,188.00 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charites of South East Louisiana. The funds were raised through a joint effort between Wesbank Optimist Club and Louisiana Kids, Inc. The event took place at Children’s Hospital on Saturday October 13, 2018. Optimist financed the entire event and matched the funds raised on that day.
Pictured Left To Right:
Chris Breaux – Optimist Immediate Past President
Bob Van Den Akker – President Ronald Mc Donald House
Corey Stachle – Executive Director Ronald Mc Donald House
Ted Bergeron – Executive Director Louisiana Kids, Inc.
Mike Hymel – Vice President Louisiana Kids, Inc.
Leslie Lowery – President Optimist Club of the Westbank

On December 5, 2018 the Optimist Club of the Westbank presented their annual donation to Louisiana Kids, Inc. The donation supported Louisiana Kids, Inc. Scholarship Program where the Graduating Seniors and Alumni Members can apply for the Scholarships which are given out at State Finals in June of each year.

Pictured left to right:

Chris Breaux – President Louisiana Kids, Inc.

Ted Bergeron – Executive Director Louisiana Kids, Inc.

Leslie Lowery – President Westbank Optimist Club

Mike Hymel – Vice President Louisiana Kids, Inc.