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TENTATIVE Agenda*

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

Friday, August 22, 2025

7:00 – 8:00 PM – Executive Committee Meeting

7:30 – 9:00 PM – Hospitality Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025

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

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

8:45 – 10:05 AM – Morning Session

• Welcome
• History of the Michigan District Optimists
• Remembrance Ceremony
• District Awards & Recognitions

10:05 – 10:15 AM – Break

10:15 – 11:00 AM – Business Session

11:00 – 12:00 PM – Brainstorming Sessions

• Annual Club Celebrations
• Scholarship Offerings (How to)
• Michigan Optimist Leadership Academy (MIOLA)
• Crafting/Activity

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch

• 25-26 Club & District Officer Training

1:00 – 4:00 PM – Afternoon Session

• Convention Session
• Installation of 25-26 District Executive Committee
• Closing

Hotel Options:

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

12260 James St., Holland, MI 49424
(616) 396-6677

Hotel offering your special group rate for $189.00 per night – Book your group rate for Michigan District Optimist

Double Tree – Hilton

650 E 24th, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 394-0111

Towne Place Suites Holland

12132 James St., Holland, MI 49424
(616) 988-2301