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 District informed, we invite you to share your updates, accomplishments, and initiatives for inclusion in the Spring Edition of OptiViews. Whether you’ve hosted an impactful event, launched a new community project, or made a difference in the lives of youth, we want to showcase it!
Submission Guidelines:
- Deadline: March 1, 2025.
- Format: Please submit your article in a Microsoft Word document using Calibri font at size .12. For longer articles, please include a brief summary at the beginning, along with a link to the full article, so we can be mindful of space in the publication.
- Photos: We encourage you to include high-quality photos that highlight your club’s work. When submitting photos, make sure to include the names of individuals in the photos, as well as the office they hold (if applicable). If the image features youth under the age of 18, please remember to include a consent form for each minor.
Important Note: We use Optimist International-approved logos in our publication. Be sure your photos comply with this standard.
How to Submit:
Send your articles and accompanying photos to Theresa Jarratt at Optiviews@MichiganOptimists.org. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out to the same email address.
We look forward to celebrating your club’s achievements and sharing the wonderful things you are doing in the community. Your stories inspire others, and we can’t wait to highlight them in the upcoming OptiViews publication.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Optimism and youth!
