PACIFIC CENTRAL DISTRICT OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
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The Pacific Central District includes Optimist Clubs from Fresno, Northern California to the Oregon border and Northern Nevada.

Pacific Central District Officers and Committees

About Us


The Pacific Central District - Optimist International serves the Optimist Clubs in Fresno, Northern California and Northern Nevada. It provides leadership training, Optimist International program coordination and serves as a resource for Optimist Clubs to encourage participation and start-up new Optimist Clubs to help advance the purposes of Optimist International. 

Optimist International is made up of about 2,300 clubs in 48 Districts. Our motto is "Friend of Youth." We believe by providing hope and positive vision, Optimist Club members bring out the best in youth, community and ourselves.

The motto this year is

Be Bold - Be Brave!
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Governor Bill Macriss
October 1, 2025- September 30, 2026

Executive Committee         

Governor
Bill Macriss
916-224-8823
[email protected]

Secretary
Dr. Dee Frewert
775-450-2615
[email protected]


Treasurer
Katherine Rodriguez
[email protected]

Assistant Governors
Richard Jimenez
510-593-0831
Tim Reardon
916-502-3412

Governor-Elect
Marie Calkins
916-606-6628


Immediate Past Governor

Dr. Dee Frewert
775-450-2615

Lieutenant Governors

Zone 2
Richard Jimenez

510-593-0831
Newark, San Leandro, Castro Valley

Zone 3
Mike Storey
443-821-4913

 Sacramento Breakfast, Sacramento Evening, Sacramento Country Club, Sacramento Inc., Elk Grove, Prime Club of Elk Grove, Capitol

Zone 4
Larry Jendro
530-736-0654
Oroville, Chico, North Highlands, Rancho Cordova

Zone 7 
Herb Sullivan
707-293-8260
Napa, Santa Rosa

Zone 8
Rick Frewert
661-610-4717
South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno

Zone 10 
Sandy Chaney
559-696-0456
Greater Fresno

Zone 11
Marti Crane
209-256.0183
Valley Springs

Zone 12
John Butterfield
650-766-9861
Redwood City, San-Carlos Belmont, Redwood City - Woodside Terrace

Zone 13
​Carolyn Young
​408-802-7960

Cupertino- De Anza, San Jose
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Committee Chairs 

Audit Review Committee Chair
Lorraine Seabert

District Conferences & Convention
Bill Macriss
Peter Kassel
Marie Calkins
Sophia Scherman

Finance Committee
Tim Hicks
AJ Dodd

Guy Steffans

​Essay Contest Chair
Louise Diana

Oratorical Scholarship Contests

Chuck Zanetti

Junior Golf Chair
Rick Frewert

661-610-4717

Club Growth
Field Representatives
Rick Frewert
Tighe Boyle
Bill Macriss
Sandie Chaney
Dee Frewert


Optimist International Ambassador
Marie Calkins

OI District Foundation Representative
Cathy Hicks
805-625-3259


Parliamentarian/Policies
Richard Jimenez

510-593-0831

Sergeant at Arms
Edgar Martinez


Leadership Development
Jim Halderman
916-949-1616

Nominating Committee
Dee Frewert, Tim Reardon, Richard Jimenez

Youth Clubs
Zachary Frewert

Sunshine Chair
Nancy Pezonella


District Chaplain
Cathy Brda














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  • Home
    • Sponsor, Donate, Support
    • Special Auction & Raffle
  • District Leaders
    • In Memory - William L. Davies
    • Gallery
    • Members - Memorial
  • Optimist Creed
  • Scholarship Contests
  • Junior Golf
  • Events & Deadlines FY25
    • 2025 International Convention
    • Recap: PCD Conference - Davis, CA
    • Recap: PCD Conference - Elk Grove March 1 2025
    • Recap: PCD Conference - Folsom 11/8-10
    • Training & Resources
  • Handbook
    • Directory