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Zone Realignment Survey
The Michigan District has formed a committee to examine a possible realignment the current Zones. We need your input! Every few years the District evaluates the current Zone structure and determines whether Clubs are in the proper Zone and…
OptiViews 2019-20 Q2 is Available
We are about SERVICE. Service to our communities, service to youth and families, service to first responders and others who...
Registration Q2 2019-20
Helping You Succeed as an Optimist We want to see you at the 2nd Quarter District Conference. There is plenty of training available. We have expanded the ways...
Awards & Achievements Report 1st Quarter 19-20
I am happy to be serving this year as the Michigan District Chairperson for Achievements and Awards. I have been working with Governor Pam to restructure the A&A report in order to streamline portions and also to gather more meaningful information that the district can use to…
House the Homeless Week and Beyond
For many years since 2007 the Making A Difference JOI Club of Southfield and Lathrup Village, MI has supported the Tony Crosby - House the Homeless Week at...
Maureen Moore Writes in The Optimist
In November, 2013, Wyatt Rewoldt suffered “shaken baby syndrome” at the hands of his father’s girlfriend. At just a year old, the devastating abuse left him...
Bob Schiller Writes in The Torch
When was the last time your Club conducted a “Game Changer” project? Before you answer, let me provide a definition that is offered by a Foundation that is...
Registration Q1 2019-20
We are Passionate About Helping You Succeed as an Optimist.
We want to see you at the 1st Quarter District Conference.
There is plenty of training available.
What surprises can we expect from our Directors of Excitement that have been working hard behind the scenes to…
Train to Win
On a recent trip to Louisville KY to attend the Optimist International Annual Convention, many of us took time to visit the Muhammad Ali Center. This impressive, multi-story building contains everything you ever needed to know about the life story and passion of this extraordinary man. I was most fascinated by …
OptiViews 2019-20 Q1 is Available
Welcome to the Optimist 2019-20 year. I am excited to be working with you and believe together we can make a difference in...
New Website for Michigan District Optimists
Thanks for visiting our site. Check out some of the cool new features. There is an Events page with upcoming meetings or activities. Also, we added the...