The December meeting of the Perry Optimist Club was made all the more festive Wednesday night with the announcement that the club received a $2,000 donation from the First Interstate Bank in Perry.
Optimist Club Secretary Rebecca Thoren of the First Interstate Bank presented the donation to Optimist Club President Zack Cregeen during the club’s proceedings at the Hotel Pattee, which included holiday hors d’oeuvres provided by Optimist Club member Jenny Eklund of the Hotel Pattee.
Cregeen said the generous donation would further the club’s mission of serving children, including the current program of providing beds for families in need as well as scholarships for the annual essay contest.