On behalf of the Kansas District Team, I would like to extend a warm welcome for the 2022-23 Optimist year. The theme I have chosen for the year is "Providing Community Leadership through Service to Youth." I look forward to assisting the 36 Optimist Clubs in Kansas in any way I can to make this your best year ever. Please do not hesitate to contact me at djardine@ksu.edu or 1-785-477-0226.