The Optimist International Essay Contest has grown in popularity over the past few years with more and more students choosing to write an essay about an optimistic topic in an effort to win a $2,500 scholarship. This year promises to bring a great number of contestants in the Pacific Northwest with Trenna Bowman Garcia serving as the chairperson for Optimist Clubs in the PNW.The topic for the 2016-17 school year is: "Chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges."
Students under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2016 are eligible to enter. Contests start at the club level and each club determines the timeline for its local event.
The PNW District must receive your club's winning entry by February 28, 2017. Clubs may view a planning guide here.
Like all PNW District officers and chairpersons, Trenna has promised to live the Optimist Creed this year and every year.
You can make the promise, too, by sending your photo here.
