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Reminder: Club Officer-Elect Reports (COERs) Due May 20
Attention all Michigan Optimist Clubs:It’s time to prepare for the 2025–2026 Optimist year! All clubs are required to submit their Club Officer-Elect Reports...
Michigan District 2025 Junior Golf Tournament Information
Listen to the promotional audio podcast created by Jr. Golf Co-Chair Marc Katz Get ready, young golfers! The Michigan District Optimist Junior Golf Tournament...
Empowering Youth Through Service: Jr. Optimist Clubs in a Nutshell
At the Michigan JOI District, we believe in shaping tomorrow’s leaders through meaningful community involvement today. These student-led clubs offer a dynamic...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – April 15, 2025
Welcome back to another edition of The Governor’s 3 Under 3, where we cover three key updates in under three minutes. There’s a lot to look forward to this quarter—let’s dive in!
Celebrating Excellence: Michigan District Essay 2025 Contest Winners Announced
The Michigan District is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Optimist International District Essay Contest, a long-standing tradition that gives...
Celebrate Service: April is Global Volunteer Month & National Volunteer Week is April 20–26
April is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity to shine a spotlight on the spirit of service that fuels our mission. This month marks Global...
Roseville Optimist Club Hosts 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner to Support Kids’ Camp
The Roseville Optimist Club is proud to announce its 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, a cherished community event aimed at raising funds to send special needs...
Join the Breakfast Optimist Club of Waterford’s 48th Annual Carless Raffle: A Secret Agent Soiree!
The Breakfast Optimist Club of Waterford is thrilled to present the 48th Annual Carless Raffle, an exciting evening of mystery, fun, and big winnings! This...
Join Us for the Annual JOI Michigan District Summit!
Mark your calendars! Our highly anticipated JOI Michigan District Summit is happening soon, and you won't want to miss it. This event is packed with exciting...
Save the Date: Battle Creek Optimists Excellence in Art Competition – April 25, 2025!
The Battle Creek Optimist Club is thrilled that we can once again offer the Optimist Excellence in Art Competition. This stellar opportunity is for...
OptiViews 2024-25 Q3 is Available
Dear Michigan Optimists, As we step into the Quarter 3, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible success of our...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – April 1, 2025
Welcome back, Michigan Optimists, to another edition of The Governor’s 3 Under 3, where we cover three important topics in under three minutes! Let’s get started.