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| Optimist Institute | | 2024-25 Training Deadline | | All club officers (president, secretary and treasurer, OI Foundation rep) need to complete this training by March 31, 2025 for your club to be considered for honor or distinguished awards.
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| Past Governors |
District Past Governors |
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| The District is grateful to the following individuals who have given their time and guidance to support our organization over the years through their service as District Governor. |
Current Governor
2025-26 |
DUSTIN FRATICELLI
Read Full Governor's Message...
Slogan: "Be the Change"
Fellow Optimists,
Our communities need us more than ever, and the world needs the light of Optimism to shine bright. Let’s continue to spread that light by serving with passion, supporting one another, and remembering that every project, every new member, and every smile we inspire makes a difference.
After all — we are Optimists. We rise to challenges. We lead with hope. We are the change.
Here’s to an amazing 2025–2026 year — one filled with purpose, progress, and positivity. Together, let’s Be the Change that moves Optimist International back to the number one spot in service, spirit, and community impact.
In Optimism,
Dustin M. Fraticelli
District Governor, TexHoma District
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Past Governors
2020-2021 |
 JIM SANDERS
Slogan: ""Choose Optimism""
I am proud to be serving as the NTX District Governor this year. I am a native Texan, originally from South Texas but lived most of my life in the Gulf Coast region where I started my Optimist journey 30 years ago. My wife, Georgia, and I moved to North Texas 8 years ago and I immediately became involved with local Optimists. I have served in many leadership positions at the club and district level but my passion is JOI club building. I am happy to call North Texas home and love the NTX District.
I choose Optimism!
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2019-2020 |
MARY LOU CURRY
Slogan: ""iServe""
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2018-2019 |
JILL RODGERS
Slogan: ""Make A Difference""
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2017-2018 |
DIANE CLARK
Slogan: ""Building Bridges""
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2016-2017 |
BRON AUSTIN DEAL
Slogan: ""Everything's Bigger In Texas""
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2015-2016 |
CHUCK LAWRENCE
Slogan: ""I Double Dog Dare You to Be An Optimist""
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2014-2015 |
CASSIE AHEARN
Slogan: ""Make It Exceptional""
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2021-2022 |
CAROLYN HART-RIDDELL
Read Full Governor's Message...
Slogan: ""Charting A New Course Together""
"I was born in south Texas and raised in Grand Prairie. I'm the youngest of 5 and the oldest of 2 (my mom and dad raised a grandchild). I am a dog mom; I am also an Aunt to over 40 nieces and nephews. I am a member of Breakfast Optimist Club of East Fort Worth. I have served as President and Lt. Governor. I look forward to serving as your Governor for the 2021-2022 Optimist year."
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2022-2023 |
JOHN AHEARN
Read Full Governor's Message...
Slogan: "Optimists: Let's Get Fired Up!"
I have been a member of the Red River Optimist Club of Wichita Falls since 2014, but have been an Optimist since 2008.
I was born in Arizona to a military family and have travelled throughout the U.S. and Europe. I graduated from high school in Lawton, Oklahoma and joined the Army, serving as a CavScout and later served in the National Guard.
My wife and this year's "First Assistant", Cassie, has served as your NTX District Governor for two different terms and will be my right hand as we go through this year. I will work to do all I can to encourage and support all our clubs.
Let's Get Fired Up!!
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2023-2024 |
 STEPHANIE SULLIVAN
Read Full Governor's Message...
Slogan: "Optimists: Let's Connect"
My primary goal this year was to get us together whether in person or virtually and for Optimists to stop being the best kept secret out there. Hopefully we have gained some ground in this area; I think we have.
It's been my honor and pleasure to meet so many Optimists in our District this past year. There are so many of you out there with your boots on the ground, working to improve the lives of our Youth. I have been thrilled to share your achievements with other Optimists. They have been encouraged and are just happy to know that there are other selfless individuals staying the course.
This has been quite the journey for me in many ways and I'm sure that I've gotten more out of visiting with you and celebrating your achievements this
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