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Michigan District Directory
Digital copies of the Michigan District Directory are available to any active member of an Optimist Club within the Michigan District.
The 2020/2021 version should be available around 11/1/20.
The latest version of 2019/2020, which is what will be sent upon request, was updated 9/17/20.
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OptiViews
What is OptiViews?
OptiViews is the quarterly publication published by the Michigan District Optimist. It is distributed to Optimists via mail and electronically.
2020 - 2021 Issues of OptiViews
Optiviews 2019 - 2020
Optiviews 2017 - 2018
Optiviews 2015 - 2016
Optiviews 2013 - 2014
Optiviews 2011 - 2012
Optiviews 2009 - 2010
Optiviews 2007 - 2008
Optiviews 2005 - 2006
Optiviews 2018 - 2019
Optiviews 2016 - 2017
Optiviews 2014 - 2015
Optiviews 2012 - 2013
Optiviews 2010 - 2011
Optiviews 2008 - 2009
Optiviews 2006 - 2007
Optiviews 2004 - 2005
Accomplishments
Past Governors
| Ted Dotts | 2018-2019 | |
| Theresa Jarratt | 2017-2018 | |
| Monetta Foster | 2016-2017 | |
| Steve Sucher | 2015-2016 | |
| Cherryl Thames | 2014-2015 | Outstanding |
| Dave Fries | 2013-2014 | |
| Barry Burnham | 2012-2013 | Outstanding |
| Ray Finocchio | 2011-2012 | Outstanding |
| Jan Oord Graves | 2010-2011 | Outstanding |
| Dorothy Tyler | 2009-2010 | |
| Mike Seltzer | 2008-2009 | |
| Bob Schiller | 2007-2008 | |
| Lou Moss | 2006-2007 | Distinguished |
| Don Brose | 2005-2006 | Distinguished |
| Karen Monville | 2004-2005 | |
| Marc D. Katz | 2003-2004 | |
| Jerry Woodthorp | 2002-2003 | |
| Fatima Plater | 2001-2002 | |
| Ardath Regan | 2000-2001 | |
| Ben Lowery | 1999-2000 | |
| Harry J. Margo | 1998-1999 | |
| Christopher Scott | 1997-1998 | |
| Alex J. Allen | 1996-1997 | |
| Frank Kapp | 1995-1996 | |
| Don Garrett | 1994-1995 | |
| Pat DeRossett | 1993-1994 | |
| Dr. Jerry J. Kelley | 1992-1993 | |
| Robert DiGiulio | 1991-1992 | Outstanding |
| Paul Gudmundsen | 1990-1991 | |
| David Reuter | 1989-1990 | Distinguished |
| Dr. Michel Listenberger | 1988-1989 | Outstanding |
| John Leadford | 1987-1988 | Distinguished |
| Herb Strather | 1986-1987 | Distinguished |
| Dr. Philip VanDenBerg | 1985-1986 | Outstanding |
| Jeff Grose | 1984-1985 | |
| Craig A. Gardner | 1983-1984 | |
| Richard A. Bloom | 1982-1983 | |
| Wilfred J. "Knobby" Walsh | 1981-1982 | |
| Richard McCormick | 1980-1981 | |
| Glenn M. Lewis | 1979-1980 | |
| Kenneth B. Chambers | 1978-1979 | |
| Anthony P. Miano | 1977-1978 | |
| Francis E. Ellis | 1976-1977 | |
| W. Edward Sargent | 1975-1976 | |
| William J. Churchill | 1974-1975 | |
| Dr. Max VanDenBerg | 1973-1974 | |
| A. Jerome Bosley, Jr. | 1972-1973 | |
| Dr. Lee O. Baker | 1971-1972 | Distinguished |
| Andrew Nitsos | 1970-1971 | Distinguished |
| John Anger | 1969-1970 | |
| Dennis B. Delaney | 1968-1969 | |
| Dr. Joseph Sasaki | 1967-1968 | Distinguished |
| Stanley R. Warner | 1966-1967 | |
| J. Ray Carson | 1965-1966 | |
| G. Jerry LeBlanc | 1964-1965 | |
| Edwin L. Abbott | 1963-1964 | |
| Harold Eastman | 1962-1963 | |
| A.L. Mix | 1961-1962 | |
| Fred Logan | 1960-1961 | |
| Robert H. Shelton | 1959-1960 | |
| Edward Vogt | 1958-1959 | |
| Thomas Green | 1957-1958 | |
| P.H. Frans | 1956-1957 | Distinguished |
| Richard Masters | 1955-1956 | |
| Dr. Clinton A. Withey | 1954-1955 | |
| Jay H. Payne | 1953-1954 | |
| Harold Owens | 1952-1953 | |
| Bert Livo | 1951-1952 | |
| Dr. Gerald McKessey | 1950-1951 | |
| Clarence April | 1949-1950 | |
| Arlington Holbrook | 1948-1949 | |
| Robert Zimmerman | 1947-1948 | |
| Dr. George Keevil | 1946-1947 | |
| Charles W. Snyder | 1945-1946 | |
| Alfred Cuplip | 1944-1945 | |
| Louis Grettenberger | 1943-1944 | |
| Louis McGregor | 1942-1943 | |
| Orrice L. Shaw | 1941-1942 |
Builders of Excellence
The following individuals have been instrumental to the growth of the Michigan District by building new clubs. They have been recognized by Optimist International as ‘Builders of Excellence’.
| BOE Name | # Clubs |
|---|---|
| ALLEN, ALEX J. | 1 |
| ALLEN, NANCY | 1 |
| ARMSTRONG, DEBORAH | 2 |
| AUSTIN, LISA | 1 |
| AYERS, BARBARA | 1 |
| BAILANDA, JOHN | 3 |
| BARCKHOLTZ, PAMELA | 1 |
| BARTOLOMEO, DAWN | 1 |
| BATES, BRENDA | 1 |
| BAXA, DWAYNE | 1 |
| BELL, JUANITA | 1 |
| BENJAMIN, JARONIQUE | 1 |
| BERRY, DEBRA | 5 |
| BLOOM, RICHARD | 5 |
| BOONE, JOHNNIE | 1 |
| BOWSER-GIBSON, REVA A. | 1 |
| BRIDGES, CHERYL | 1 |
| BROOKS, LINDA | 4 |
| BROSE JR, DONALD | 8 |
| BROSE, ROBIN | 1 |
| BROWN, CAROLYN | 1 |
| BROWN, CHARLES | 1 |
| BROWN, ROASI | 2 |
| BRUNER, BETTY | 1 |
| BRYANT, ROBERT | 1 |
| BURKE, CHRISTINA | 1 |
| BURNHAM, BARRY | 3 |
| BYRD, SR, MELVIN | 1 |
| CAUSEY, EDWARD | 1 |
| CLARK-PRICE, WILMA | 1 |
| CLIFFORD, JEANNA | 2 |
| COSBY, HARRIET | 1 |
| COULSTON, SUSAN | 1 |
| CROCKETT, JAMES C. | 1 |
| DAVIS, MARVIN | 1 |
| DIEDERICH, ROGER | 2 |
| DOCKS, QUENTIN | 1 |
| DORSEY, THOMAS | 1 |
| DUENSING, GEORGE | 1 |
| EDWARDS, KEITH | 2 |
| EMBRY, TERRYE | 1 |
| EVANS, JAMES | 1 |
| FEAZELL, MARY | 1 |
| FINOCCHIO, RAYMOND | 3 |
| FIORE, CONNIE | 1 |
| FOSTER, MONETTA | 1 |
| FRAZIER, CHARLITA | 1 |
| FRAZIER, LORENZER | 2 |
| FRIES, DAVID | 5 |
| GREEN, CHARLES | 1 |
| GREEN, GAYE | 2 |
| GRUEBER, ROY | 2 |
| HAMILTON, ANN MARIE | 2 |
| HAND, GAIL | 1 |
| HATCHER, THERESA | 1 |
| HESTER, BLONDY | 1 |
| HOLLINS, EVETTE | 1 |
| HOLLOWELL, RHONDA | 1 |
| HUSTON, JAMES | 1 |
| HYDORN, MARY | 1 |
| INGERSOLL, LINDA | 1 |
| JARRATT, THERESA | 6 |
| JENKINS, CLARA | 1 |
| JONES, WALTER JR | 1 |
| KALTSOUNIS, ORESTIS | 1 |
| KARDASZ, DAN | 1 |
| KARDASZ, SUE | 1 |
| KATZ, MARC | 4 |
| KAUFFOLD, MICHELLE | 1 |
| KELLEY, JERRY | 2 |
| KING JR, CHARLIE | 5 |
| KULE, JOSAM | 1 |
| LAVERE, TIMOTHY | 1 |
| LEADFORD, JOHN | 1 |
| LEDERGERBER, JAMES R. | 1 |
| LIEBOLD, SCOTT | 1 |
| LISTENBERGER, MICHEL | 2 |
| LITTLE, STACIA | 1 |
| LONGHWAY, THOMAS | 1 |
| LYNCH, FRED | 1 |
| LYON, ELAINE | 1 |
| LYON, FRED | 1 |
| MAJEREK, THOMAS | 4 |
| MARGO, HARRY | 2 |
| MARGO, NICK | 1 |
| MARTIN, DIANNE | 1 |
| MCCLURE, LINDA | 1 |
| MCCRIMMON, LINDA | 1 |
| MEEKS, BRENDA | 2 |
| MIESEL, JACK | 2 |
| MIKE, ELIZABETH | 1 |
| MILLEDGE, BETTYE | 1 |
| MISHALL, JOFFRE | 1 |
| MODRAK, DORIS | 2 |
| MONVILLE, DANA | 2 |
| MONVILLE, KAREN | 2 |
| MOSS, DANNY | 5 |
| MOSS, LOU | 9 |
| MUELLER, SEAN | 1 |
| MUNTER, DONALD | 1 |
| MURDOCK, ROBERT W. | 1 |
| MURPHY, MICHAEL | 1 |
| MURTHA, PATRICK J. | 1 |
| MYHAND, CHERYL | 1 |
| NADOLSKI, MICHAEL | 1 |
| NAVARRE, DANIEL | 1 |
| OGG, STEVEN | 2 |
| OORD, JANET | 2 |
| PERKINS, GLORIA | 1 |
| PIERCE, EDDIE | 1 |
| PITTS, DEBORAH | 1 |
| PLATER, FATIMA | 24 |
| PORTER, SECIALUE | 9 |
| RABAUT-MILLER, PAT | 3 |
| REGAN, ARDATH | 1 |
| REUTER, DAVE | 2 |
| ROLLINGER, MARGARET | 2 |
| RUSSELL JR., RICHARD | 1 |
| RYLICKI, NANCY | 1 |
| SCARSELLA, CAROLYN | 1 |
| SCHILLER, ROBERT | 7 |
| SELTZER, MICHAEL | 1 |
| SIMMONS-MOSELEY, LINDA | 2 |
| SLAYTON, RICH | 2 |
| SMITH, JR., ANDREW | 1 |
| SMITH, RITA | 1 |
| SMITH, WILLIAM | 1 |
| SNYDER, CHARLES | 1 |
| SPRINGER, ALBERT | 2 |
| STRATHER, HERB | 26 |
| TANDY, FRED | 1 |
| TARPEY, NANCY | 1 |
| TAYLOR, LINDA W. | 2 |
| THAMES, CHERRYL | 5 |
| TILLES, CATHERINE | 4 |
| TILLSON, KATHLEEN | 1 |
| TOLBERT, JERRY | 1 |
| TURY, EDWARD | 1 |
| TURY, SANDI | 1 |
| TYLER, DOROTHY | 2 |
| VANLOO, WILMA | 1 |
| VANSTRIEN, DAVE | 1 |
| WALKER JR, JAMES | 1 |
| WALKER, GORDON | 1 |
| WEAVER, VIVIAN | 1 |
| WELCH, THOMAS | 1 |
| WESLEY, DONNA | 2 |
| WILLIAMS, EDDIS | 1 |
| WILLIAMS, GLORIA | 1 |
| WILLIS, JOHN | 2 |
| WILSON, JAMES | 1 |
Distinguished Lieutenant Governors
The Distinguished Lieutenant Governor award was incorporated as part of the Optimist International District Achievement Program starting in the 1957-58 Optimist Year.
The criteria for the award has changed over time. The current requirements are:
- All Clubs in Zone are Honor Clubs OR
- Net plus one in membership and charter one new Club.
An asterisk (*) indicates the individual was an Outstanding Lieutenant Governor.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1957-58 | Gavin Mullen |
| 1958-59 | Franklin Sisson |
| 1959-60 | Robert Johnson |
| 1960-61 | Clarence L. Smith |
| 1964-65 | Lloyd J. Bell, Jr |
| 1967-68 | James Arthur Meyer |
| 1967-68 | Andrew J. Nitsos |
| 1967-68 | Anthony J. Yasutake |
| 1969-70 | Verlin P. Miller |
| 1970-71 | Max Van Den Bert |
| 1971-72 | Paul E. Armantrout |
| 1971-72 | Bruce E. Farr |
| 1971-72 | W. Edward Sargent |
| 1972-73 | Donald V. Glossop |
| 1973-74 | Robert Chillison |
| 1974-75 | J. D. Cook * |
| 1974-75 | Charles Sitton |
| 1975-76 | Felix L. Seldon * |
| 1976-77 | Dennis R. Stevens * |
| 1977-78 | John P. Antos * |
| 1979-80 | Ronald G. Donoghue |
| 1979-80 | Lawrence Brenner * |
| 1979-80 | Richard Bloom |
| 1980-81 | Mike Damoose |
| 1980-81 | Wilfred G. Gill |
| 1980-81 | Jeffrey R. Grose * |
| 1982-83 | Gordon Muir |
| 1982-83 | Kenneth J. Gale * |
| 1983-84 | John A. Kischnick * |
| 1983-84 | David W. Reuter |
| 1984-85 | John A. Leadford, Jr |
| 1985-86 | John A. Murphy |
| 1985-86 | Ralph Rossell |
| 1985-86 | Ronald J. Myers * |
| 1985-86 | Wilfred Walsh |
| 1986-87 | Charles M. Lyon |
| 1986-87 | Eric Coleman |
| 1986-87 | George A. Kimble |
| 1986-87 | Lawrence V. Banks * |
| 1986-87 | Michael D. Listenberger |
| 1986-87 | Victor C. Turner |
| 1987-88 | David H. Eichinger |
| 1987-88 | Donald J. McSwain |
| 1987-88 | Clayton Peal |
| 1987-88 | William R. Bolton * |
| 1988-89 | W. Duncan Bailey |
| 1988-89 | Roger W. Fehlhaber |
| 1988-89 | William Churchill, Jr |
| 1988-89 | Larry Imerman |
| 1988-89 | Robert Thorne |
| 1988-89 | Norman S. Anthony |
| 1988-89 | James R. Munro * |
| 1988-89 | Tommie A. Allison |
| 1989-90 | David McKee |
| 1989-90 | Pat Derossett |
| 1989-90 | Randall K. Caryl |
| 1989-90 | Louis D. Diechman |
| 1989-90 | James A. Evans |
| 1989-90 | Charlie Pritchett |
| 1989-90 | Chester Wojciechowski |
| 1989-90 | Gilbert R. Brazo |
| 1989-90 | Walter Starghill, Sr * |
| 1990-91 | Harry Hawkins * |
| 1991-92 | Eddie M. Pierce |
| 1991-92 | Waldo G. Bronson |
| 1991-92 | Donald W. Brewster |
| 1991-92 | Douglas H. Stark |
| 1991-92 | John R. Wischman |
| 1991-92 | Pamela Bargon |
| 1991-92 | Phyllis R. Ramey |
| 1991-92 | Mark Fecht |
| 1992-93 | Lawrence Boyce |
| 1992-93 | Alex J. Allen, Jr * |
| 1992-93 | Flora Jean Anderson |
| 1993-94 | Robert Murdock * |
| 1993-94 | Harry J. Margo |
| 1993-94 | M. Elizabeth Mike |
| 1993-94 | Lamont D. Hampton |
| 1993-94 | Phyllis Davis |
| 1993-94 | Gloria L. Perkins |
| 1993-94 | Michael Packard |
| 1994-95 | William H. Munroe * |
| 1994-95 | William F. McCarthy |
| 1994-95 | Michael W. Scott |
| 1994-95 | Dennis Lukasik |
| 1995-96 | Michael K. Seltzer * |
| 1996-97 | Daryl T. Ward * |
| 1997-98 | Benjamin C. Lowery * |
| 1997-98 | Secialue Porter |
| 1998-99 | Edward L. Tury * |
| 1998-99 | William Baumgartner |
| 1999-00 | Charline Coates * |
| 2001-02 | Cedric L. McSween Jr. |
| 2001-02 | Michelle M. Rollinger |
| 2001-02 | Thomas E. Majerek |
| 2001-02 | Delbert Fails * |
| 2002-03 | Thomas E. Majerek * |
| 2003-04 | Eleanor L. Donley |
| 2003-04 | Robert S. Schiller* |
| 2004-05 | James Kaza |
| 2005-06 | John A. Willis * |
| 2005-06 | Debra J. Berry |
| 2005-06 | Raymond L. Finocchio |
| 2005-06 | Dorothy L. Tyler |
| 2006-07 | Harriet Cosby * |
| 2006-07 | Paul S. Kowal |
| 2006-07 | Tommy Watkins |
| 2009-10 | Shirley Tolliver |
| 2010-11 | Elaine Lyon * |
| 2011-12 | Harry J. Margo |
| 2011-12 | Thomas L. Welch |
| 2011-12 | Roy Rocco Romano |
| 2011-12 | Linda Y. Brooks |
| 2011-12 | Theresa A. Jarratt * |
| 2012-13 | Mary E. Aubin |
| 2012-13 | David T. Dotts |
| 2012-13 | Linda Y. Brooks |
| 2013-14 | Wilma Vanloo |
| 2013-14 | Richard G. Russell Jr. |
| 2013-14 | Molly Eklund-Easley |
| 2014-15 | Charles W. Snyder * |
| 2014-15 | Terry Elsen |
| 2014-15 | Michael J. Murphy |
| 2014-15 | Charlie King Jr. |
| 2014-15 | Delbert Fails |
| 2015-16 | Linda Brooks |
| 2015-16 | Delbert Fails |
| 2017-18 | Ron Platt |
| 2017-18 | Cathy Balik |
| 2017-18 | Roxanne Fitzpatrick |
| 2017-18 | Gerrie Brown * |
| 2017-18 | Maureen Moore |
