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Nominations Open for 2026 Optimist of the Year
The District Optimist of the Year award was established to recognize members in good standing who advance the purposes of the District Optimists and…
Nominations Open for 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year
The District Corporate Partner of the Year award was established to recognize corporate partners who advance the purposes of the District Optimists and…
Nominations Open for 2026 Hall of Fame
The District Hall of Fame was established to reward good and effective leadership and to motivate good leaders to continue in a leadership…
Club Pride Report Retired: What Clubs Need to Know About the New Impact Reports
As of October 1, 2025, Optimist International has officially retired the Club Pride...
A Gift That Truly Kept on Giving
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Mel Hager, now is the perfect time to be...
Join the Michigan Optimist 2025-26 2nd Quarter Zoom Gathering
oin Optimists across Michigan for the 2nd Quarter Zoom Gathering. Learn, share ideas, and strengthen clubs. Free registration, limited capacity.
2025–2026 Presidential Incentive Program Announced!
Exciting news from the 2025 International Convention in St. Louis! One of the biggest highlights...
Michigan District Launches New Member Incentive for Clubs
The Michigan District Optimists are excited to announce a brand-new membership incentive...