Kansas District 37 r has been serving Kansas Optimist Clubs for over 60 years.. The District has had two International Presidents, with Dave Bruns serving as International President for the 2015-16 year. Numerous International Vice Presidents have given their time and talents to maintain the history and integrity of the organization. The Kansas District continues to support the goals of Optimist International by assisting Optimist Clubs in Kansas to “Bring Out the Best in Kids,” their selves, and their communities.

Optimist International has pledged 500,000 over several years to continue research on childhood cancer at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. The Kansas District has been 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 at no cost to the family. Constant contact and family support are maintained throughout the year for families who have been introduced to a “new normal” as they cope with their child’s diagnosis of cancer. Annually, our clubs continue to provide needed camp supplies, and monetary support to Camp Quality Kansas – Wichita; Greater K.C. Area Camp Quality, Excelsior Springs and  Camp Hope – Great Bend.