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Celebrating Young Talent: Birmingham Optimist Club’s Visual Arts Contest Winners
The Birmingham Optimist Club recently hosted an inspiring Optimist International Visual Arts Contest, led by dedicated club member Christine Lapinski. With...
Join the 2024-2025 Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Do you have a story to tell about perseverance and hope? The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is back for the 2024-2025 season, offering young...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – March 4, 2025
https://youtu.be/ype0wcx7ios Welcome back to the Governor’s 3 Under 3 – your quick source for important updates and information to keep Michigan Optimists...
Deadline Approaching: 2024-2025 Club Officer Training Must Be Completed by March 31, 2025
Attention all Optimist Club officers! The deadline to complete your 2024-2025 Club Officer Training is fast approaching. All Presidents, Secretaries,...
Brighton Optimist Club and Eternity Brewing Raise $472 for Howell Library at Charity Euchre Night
The Brighton Optimist Club, in affiliation with Eternity Brewing Company, is proud to announce a combined donation of $472 to the Friends of the Howell...
District Essay Contest Winner Submission Deadline Approaching – February 28, 2025
Attention all clubs! The deadline for submitting your first-place essay winners to the District Essay Contest is fast approaching. Be sure to submit your...
Deadline for Submitting OptiViews Articles – Spring Edition: March 1, 2025
We are excited to hear from you about the great work your local Optimist club has done in the past quarter! As part of our commitment to keeping the entire...
The Governor’s 3 Under 3 – February 18, 2025
https://youtu.be/PhTKzlVDmFw On this episode of The Governor's 3 Under 3, as we move into the new year, there are some important updates that all Optimist...
Join the Birmingham Optimist Club’s Annual Visual Arts Contest!
Are you ready to see the next generation of young artists shine? The Birmingham Optimist Club is excited to announce its Annual Visual Arts Contest for kids...
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...
Reminder: Oratorical Club Submissions Due This Saturday, February 15!
Attention all clubs! The deadline for submitting participation information for the District's Oratorical Contest is fast approaching—this Saturday, February...
Join the JOI Michigan District for a Special Zoom Gathering!
The Junior Optimist International (JOI) Michigan District is excited to invite all Junior Optimist Clubs across Michigan to a special Zoom Gathering! Whether...