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OptiViews 2022-23 Q4 is Available

Hello Michigan District! The district convention in Lansing was a great time of learning, celebration, fun and fellowship. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it a huge success. Special thanks go to Optimist International...

Unveiling the 3 W’s of a Website: Your Club’s Gateway to the Digital Realm

Unveiling the 3 W's of a Website: Your Club's Gateway to the Digital RealmHave you ever questioned the meaning behind the "www" in website addresses? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just an abbreviation for "World-Wide Web." If your club is considering venturing...

Announcement: Opening of Bids for Website Enhancements Project

Michigan District Optimists invites proposals from qualified vendors for the development and implementation of website enhancements. The Michigan District Optimists organization is excited to announce the opening of bids for the "Michigan District Optimists Website...
OptiViews 2022-23 Q4 is Available

OptiViews 2022-23 Q4 is Available

Hello Michigan District! The district convention in Lansing was a great time of learning, celebration, fun and fellowship. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it a huge success. Special thanks go to Optimist International...

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OptiViews 2022-23 Q3 is Available

OptiViews 2022-23 Q3 is Available

Happy day to all of you Michigan District Optimists! If you attended the Q3 conference at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, you were treated to a wonderful day. Over 140 Optimists, parents, JOI members, Scouts, families, and...

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Proposed District Policy Changes 2022-2023

Proposed District Policy Changes 2022-2023

The 2022-2023 District Governance Committee is comprised of the following members: Past District Governor Dan Mills Linda Ingersoll Theresa Mills Paul Gudmundsen This committee spent numerous hours in reviewing and updating existing policies for the...

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2023 Berry Kauffold Scholarship Winners

2023 Berry Kauffold Scholarship Winners

The Berry & Kauffold Music Scholarship was designed to help students continue their musical pursuit in High School and ideally beyond. The scholarship is open to ninth through eleventh grade students in good standing with their High Schools Instrumental Music Department. The award is to be used by the student(s) for summer camp, private lessons or the purchase of an instrument or to purchase an upgraded instrument.

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