Kansas District 37 is in it's 51st year of existance, and has produced one International President, and numerous International Vice Presidents who have given their time and talent to maintain the history and integrity of the organization. They, and our Past Governors continue to support the goals of Optimist International and assist the Optimist Clubs in Kansas to help "Bring Out the Best in Kids" in their respective Communities.
     While Optimist International failed to approve Chidhood Cancer as a major focus for the organization over the next twenty-five years. The Kansas District is encouraged, as a state-wide initiative to continue to support the three Childhood Cancer Camps that serve our Kansas kids at the grass roots level. These camps provide an opportunity for kids to be kids again for one week each summer, but they also maintain constant contact and help support the families who have been introduced to a "new normal" as they cope with the life-changing events brought on by the diagnosis of cancer for their child.
     Annually, our clubs have provided needed camp supplies, and monetary support to Camp Quality Kansas - Augusta; Camp Quality Greater Kansas City Area - Excelsior Springs, and American Cancer Society's Camp Hope - Great Bend. Additionally, clubs also have helped families and children in their community who have been diagnosed with cancer through special projects and fundraisers initiated by their Club.
     Foremost, each Club is autonomus in their outreach and provision of services to youth in their community, meeting the needs of children in a variety of ways at the local level.
     We invite you to be a part of this dynamic service organization whose focus is serving Youth in our community and world wide. Please feel free to contact us about a local club in your area!