Online Elections...The results are out!

So, the historic online election of International officers is over and the results have been announced. 
Our Caribbean brother from Barbados, Optimist Adrian Elcock, distinguished and outstanding Caribbean district governor and Southeast region International Vice President, did not get the votes required to put him on the International Board of Directors. 
Still we say, big up and respect to the 2013-2014 Audit and Finance Committee member for offering himself; but more importantly for demonstrating that the Caribbean can and must play a part in the democratic and governance processes of Optimist International. 
Online election is another step towards increasing membership involvement in that process; but it is also a way for us to examine the other elements of exercising our right to vote, which fundamentally is about giving our voice added presence.
Five hundred and fifty five (555) of the eligible Optimist clubs participated in the exercise and the results are as follow:

Opt. David E. Bruns

2014-15 International President-Elect: 
Dave Bruns (Topeka, Kansas)

The newly elected IPE, Optimist Dave Bruns is scheduled to address delegates of the Optimist International Caribbean District Convention (OI-CDC2014) set to run from August 9 - 10 at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.


See his pitch for your vote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4pXnQH56QQ


Three year term to the International Board of Directors: 

Sue Creswell of Reading, Pennsylvania

Judy Boyd of Urbandale, Iowa

Opt. James H. Adams

2014-15 International Vice Presidents-Elect:

Anne Donkers (Northeast & Great Lakes) 

James Adams (Southeast)

Barbara Timmons (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert Floyd (Middle America)

Mark Claussen (Great Plains)

Al Clark (Southwest)

Linda Jackson (West Coast)

Luc Dubois (St. Lawrence)

The 7804 Optimist extend commendation to all the participating clubs as we look forward to increased participation beyond the mere 25.5% in the coming years. 
We also say to the new and incoming leaders, congratulations! We anticipate another exciting year of providing hope and positive vision to the world as we show that indeed we Optimists are truly friends of youth.