Greg Rowe from the Linn County United Way telling us about the wonderful Dolly Parton Imagination Library which gets young kids reading better, earlier by making sure less fortunate families still get a variety of children's books to inspire our kids towards a love of reading. Contact us to figure out how to support this wonderful cause!

Congratulations to Lynda Palmer and Leah Wolfenbarger! Lynda received the President's Citation for her dedication to the Optimists Club of Lebanon and her hard work on projects like the JOYA awards. Leah has been awarded a Lifetime Optimists Membership has a thank you for her hard work and many contributions she continues to make as our Secretary. Please join us in thanking these two wonderful women for their commitment to our Community!

Marty Cahill, the Chief Operations Officer for Samaritan Hospital, telling your Lebanon Optimists about the great expansions coming to our hospital. These upgrades and expansions will help Lebanon handle the increasing number of hospital visits as well as expand the services our community's hospital can offer. More great growth coming to Lebanon!

Marie Jennings from the Family Tree Relief Nursery that takes local families going through difficulties and helps them grow stronger with preschool and toddler programs as well as parenting classes. Last year, they helped out over 20 families!

Please welcome our newest member, Rose Dixonbarry!

Kelly Odegaard Administrator for the Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon telling your Lebanon Optimists all about what makes the Lebanon Veterans Home one of the most modern and progressive Veterans Homes in the nation! This wonderful facility that is taking care of our veterans has already started making community partnerships and is on track to fill their homes in half the time they originally protected. Go have lunch at their canteen and see what is happening at the Veterans Home!

Lebanon Optimist Wheezy telling your Lebanon Optimists about her travels to Optimists International conferences and how awesome our club is doing!