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How to Update Your Club Bylaws: A Step-by-Step Guide for Optimist Clubs
Updating your club’s bylaws is crucial to ensuring your organization stays aligned with Optimist International’s standards. The video walk-through provides...
Child Photo Release Forms: Safeguarding Privacy and Promoting Positive Sharing
In our increasingly visual world, sharing photographs has become a common practice, especially for organizations like Optimist International —as they strive...
Congratulations: Two Michigan District Members Accepted into the Optimist Leadership Academy
We have some fantastic news to share! Two outstanding optimist members from the Michigan District, Toni Gore and Stacy Jackson, have officially been accepted...
Greater Lansing Optimists Transform North School Teachers’ Lounge
Members of the Greater Lansing Optimist Club channeled their inner interior designers to transform the teachers’ lounge at the Lansing School District’s North...
A Swing for a Cause: Golf Outing at The Royal Golf Course
On a sunny and warm July 31st, The Royal Golf Course in Canadian Lakes, MI, was the scene of an exciting event that brought together golf enthusiasts and...
Romeo Optimist Club to Participate in the 2024 Romeo Peach Festival Parade
The Michigan District of Optimist International is proud to announce that the newly established Romeo Optimist Club will be participating in the upcoming...
Are You Leveraging the Power of Facebook in Your Marketing Strategy?
With over 3 billion active users each month, Facebook remains the world’s leading social media platform, offering vast opportunities for businesses to connect...
Q4 Michigan Mondays UPDATES
We have some exciting updates to share with you! Due to scheduling adjustments, our upcoming Michigan Monday's sessions for Quarter 4 will now take place on...
OptiViews 2023-24 Q4 is Available
Welcome to the summer of Optimism with a capital O. As we gather around the fire pit let's take a moment and reflect on the...
New Training Modules for the 2024-2025 Optimist Year!
The Optimist Institute has unveiled the latest training modules for the upcoming 2024-2025 Optimist Year. Designed to equip members with the skills and...
Community Spirit Shines Bright at Nestling’s Diaper Bank in Holland
At Nestling’s Diaper Bank in Holland, the spirit of community and generosity was on full display last evening as a dedicated group of volunteers gathered to...
Bringing Joy and Cognitive Health: Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club Volunteers at St. Anne’s Meads
This past Saturday, the Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club made a heartwarming visit to St. Anne's Meads Assisted Living, Extended Care, and Memory Care...