Local entrepreneur and former Perry City Council member Jenny Eklund received the Outstanding Optimist citation at the Perry Optimist Club’s first fall meeting Wednesday.
Eklund joined the Perry club in 2014. The citation reads:
“In the history of every Club, there is one Member said to embody the spirit and essence of Optimism, who has been the Club’s inspiration, and has contributed in an exceptional way to the advancement of Optimism in the Club and the community.
“The President’s Citation is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional dedication, care, and love of the Club, Club Members, District and Optimist International.
“In recognition of this remarkable service, I commend and bestow this Outstanding Club Member President’s Citation upon Jenny Eklund.”
The commendation was signed by Optimist International President Kenneth R. Garner and bestowed by Perry Optimist Club President Dr. Randy McCaulley.
Eklund owns and operates Perry Paint and Design and is part-owner of the Ladies Post Office — La Poste, for short — a downtown Perry venue for parties, concerts, meetings, conferences and wedding receptions. Contact La Poste at TheLadiesPostOffice@gmail.com.
