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2022-23 Essay Contest Winner

1st place, and a $2,500 scholarship:Brooke Lewis, age 16 from Zealand High SchoolHolland Optimist Club   "Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?" Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "Good leaders inspire people to have confidence in their leader....

OptiViews 2023-24 Q1 is Available

I am honored to be the Governor of the mighty Michigan District; the second largest district in Optimist International. By providing hope and a positive vision, our 2,419 members and 85 clubs bring out the best in youth, our...

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...
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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Should Clubs Use a Website or a Facebook Page

Should Clubs Use a Website or a Facebook Page

This is a very common question for club leaders to ask. Online marketing is a very confusing topic for many, so the answer isn’t as easy as blurting out one or the other. Let’s take a closer at what each has to offer. What’s the Difference? Websites offer more control...

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CHW StPatricks Day Dinner 2023

CHW StPatricks Day Dinner 2023

Childhood Health and Wellness Fundraiser St Patrick's Day Dinner Wednesday, March 22,2023 7:00 - 9:30 pm $50 person   Food, prizes and entertainment. Come for a great meal, fun singing Irish songs and support the Childhood...

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OptiViews 2022-23 Q2 is Available

OptiViews 2022-23 Q2 is Available

As I look back on the accomplishment of the previous quarter, I am filled with pride by the plethora of activities, energy, efforts, and heart that you that you so willingly donated for the betterment of the youth in our district....

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Michigan Mondays – Q2 2022-23

Michigan Mondays – Q2 2022-23

Come and join us for Michigan Mondays!! Every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month we will doing a webinar on different Optimist topics. Mark your calendars and click on the Zoom link for some optimistic fun! *Same Zoom link will be used for every Michigan Mondays*OR...

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