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Honor the Memory of Maggie Rollinger with a Meaningful Gift
We invite you to honor the life and legacy of Maggie Rollinger through a donation that will carry her spirit forward in meaningful ways. Maggie's passion for...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – July 22, 2025
Hello, Michigan Optimists! Welcome back to another edition of the Governor’s 3 Under 3, where Governor Sean Mueller will cover three important updates in under three minutes. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights…
JOIful Giving Socks Arrive In Michigan At the Summer Summit
The Optimist International Foundation’s JOIful Giving socks will arrive at the Michigan District’s Summer Summit in Holland, MI. A donation of $25.00 per pair...
Proposed District Policy Changes Presented – Member Input Meeting Scheduled
Hey Michigan Optimists! Take a few minutes today to review the Proposed 25-26 District Policy Changes — these updates help us grow stronger, stay...
OptiViews 2024-25 Q4 is Available
As we close out the third quarter of the 2024–2025 Optimist year, we are proud to reflect on the incredible work we’ve done...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – July 8, 2025
Welcome back, Michigan Optimists! In this edition of 3 Under 3, Governor Sean Mueller covers three important updates—all in under three minutes. Hit that play button and stay in the loop!
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – June 24, 2025
Hello, fellow Michigan Optimists! Welcome back to another edition of the Governor’s 3 Under 3, where Governor Sean Mueller will share three important updates in under three minutes. Let’s get right to it…
Michigan District Jr. Golf Winners Announced: Top Young Golfers Headed to International Championship
The Michigan District held its highly anticipated annual Junior Golf Competition on June 16 & 17 at the scenic Forest Arches Golf Course on the campus of...
3rd Quarter Membership Rebate Incentive – Submit Your Tracking Form by June 30!
Attention Club Presidents: Don’t miss out on your club’s opportunity to earn valuable funds through the 3rd Quarter Membership Rebate Incentive! To qualify,...
Proposed District Policy Changes Presented – Member Input Meeting Scheduled
Hey Michigan Optimists! Take a few minutes today to review the Proposed 25-26 District Policy Changes — these updates help us grow stronger, stay...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – June 10, 2025
Hello, my fellow Michigan Optimists, and welcome back to another edition of The Governor’s 3 Under 3—where Governor Sean Mueller will share three important updates in under three minutes. Let’s dive right in…
A Childhood Health & Wellness (CHW) Grant Update
The CHW grant applications for the Michigan District as well as the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) must be received via email no later than August...