At the NM/WT District Convention in August 2011, it was decided by the members present that can tabs would be collected and delivered to the Ronald McDonald Houses and would be done so in the name of Bob Tucker a former Governor of the District. The collection would therefor be called "Tabs for Tucker" in memory of a dedicated Member, a terrific Past Governor and Ambassador to the Ronald McDonald House.Bob worked so hard with the Ronald McDonald Houses and try tobring Optimist International to recongnize the Houses as a major program, but to no avail.
Pop Tabs
Kids Pulling for Kids Although Pop Tabs are small and easily discarded, when the entire community bands together to collect them, they really add up! By collecting the tabs off your beverage cans, soup cans and even pet food cans and donating them to the House, even the youngest child in your family can feel the pride in community service.
What are the Pop Tabs used for? The Pop Tabs donated to the House are recycled at Rudy's Downtown Recycling. Funds raised are used to offset Ronald McDonald House expenses such as laundry detergent, toilet paper and other consumables that families need on a daily basis.
