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Join the Brighter Days Club of Battle Creek in Supporting the South West Michigan Food Bank
The Brighter Days Club of Battle Creek is once again stepping up to make a difference in our community. This year marks our third annual drive to support...
The Brighton Optimist Club: Making a Difference Through Euchre Tournaments
The Brighton Optimist Club continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to supporting local charities and enhancing the quality of life in our...
Celebrating Musical Excellence: 2024 Berry/Kauffold Music Scholarship Winners Announced
The Michigan District of Optimist International is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious Berry/Kauffold Music Scholarship for 2024. This...
Lansing Optimists Host Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Members of the Greater Lansing Optimist Club (GLOC) celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) by providing breakfast for teachers and staff at North...
Raise Your Voice on June 10th
2023-2024 Proposed District Policy Changes Forum Join the Governor and Governance Chair June 10th on Zoom at a ‘23-‘24 Policy Change Forum. Proposed and...
Announcing Proposed 23-24 Policy Changes Forums
Michigan Optimists are invited to join the Governor and Governance Chair at one of the three ‘23-‘24 Policy Change Forums happening in May, June and...
Annual Creating Comfort Blanket Event
The Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village and several organizations and individuals joined together on March 27, 2024 at the Radisson Southfield/Detroit...
OptiViews 2023-24 Q3 is Available
I’ve made a commitment to connect with my community weekly from April-June. Exploring my community will open doors to connection, growth, and enrichment. Whether it’s getting to know my neighbors, discovering…
How to Post Club News
A lot of you have been wondering exactly how to get your news published on the Michigan District website. Watch this 5 minute video to find out.
Michigan Monday Zoom Meeting via Zoom
District Optimists!! The presidential election isn't until November, but your club officer elections are coming quick, fast, and in a hurry! Don't get...
Brighton Optimist #2ndTuesdayEuchre Check Presented to Livingston County Senior Nutrition
Brighton Optimist Club and Eternity Brewing Company recently presented checks to Livingston County Senior Nutrition (Meals on Wheels) totaling $808 from the...
Greater Lansing Optimist Club Essay 2024
Members of the Greater Lansing Optimist club honored Amari Jimenez-Demoss, a senior at J.W. Sexton High School (Lansing School District), for his first-place...