TENTATIVE Agenda*

Friday, May 16, 2025

6:00 – 9:00 PM – Hospitality Room at SpringHill Suites Saginaw

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Saginaw Valley State University

8:00 – 9:00 AM – Registration Check In

8:30 – 8:45 AM – Gather with Music & Coffee

8:45 – 10:15 AM – Morning Session

• Welcome
• Business Session

10:15 – 10:25 AM – Break

10:25 – 10:35 AM – District Essay Winners Recognition and Awards Presentation

10:35 – 11:00 AM – Finding Members Nemo Style – Membership Engagement

11:00 – 12:00 PM – Brainstorming Sessions (Round Table Discussions)

• JOI Club Development
• Club Level Essay Tutorial for 25/26 Year
• Club Level Oratorical Tutorial for 25/26 Year
• Optimist Working for Learning Success (OWLS)
• Michigan Optimist Leadership Academy (MIOLA)

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 – 4:00 PM – Afternoon Session

• District Oratorical Contest
• Panel Discussion
• Closing

*Times and Activities may change as we get closer to the event

A full printable Agenda & Packet will be emailed to all registrants the week of the Gathering. 

Hotel Options:

SpringHill Suites Saginaw
5270 Cardinal Square Boulevard, Saginaw, Michigan, USA, 48604
989-792-2800

Hotel offering your special group rate for $159.00 USD – $179.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Thursday, April 17th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm EST

Book your group rate for Michigan District Optimist

Not on group rate:

Holiday Inn Express – $153.00
2501 Tittabawassee, Saginaw, MI 48604
888-978-3159

Quality Inn & Suites – $106.00
2222 Tittabawassee, Saginaw, MI 48604
989-792-7666