News & Updates

Proposed District Policy Changes 2020-2021

by Debra Berry | Jul 15, 2021

Suggested policy revisions are made annually by the District Governance Committee at the third quarter conference to the Executive Committee as an informational item. Suggested policies shall then be published on the District website, at a minimum of 30 days prior to …

OptiViews 2020-21 Q4 is Available

by Debra Berry | Jun 29, 2021

Everyone is talking about it. It’s the first thing we mention when we meet with someone we last saw 15 months ago. It was a long hard year, it was a long lonely winter. It was a long and winding road. Optimists and clubs throughout...

JOI Michigan District Convention 2021

by Michelle Carson | May 19, 2021

Dear fellow JOI members, This upcoming weekend, you are invited to share an opportunity to meet and join other Junior Optimist members throughout our JOI Michigan District, via Google Meet. Here we will meet and see what other Junior Optimists around our great...

Mad Hatter Challenge 2021

by Theresa Jarratt | Apr 28, 2021

The 3rd Quarter District OIF Challenge to individuals and clubs is to make a donation to theFoundation for $50, $100, $250 or more between April 25th to May 15th. Then take a selfie of youwearing your Favorite Hat and donation confirmation to District Foundation...

Walk the Talk for Teen Mental Health 2021

by Pamela Batcho | Apr 28, 2021

This will be virtual, where you choose your event: 1 mile Walk Run, 5k Walk Run or a 10 mile Bike ride You choose the route and if Covid restrictions permit, you can gather with your Optimist club, friends, co-workers, teammates and family members to hit the sidewalks...

Kirsten Jordan Receives the 2020 ESD Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year Award

by Jeff Dennings | Apr 9, 2021

She is an active member of the Civic Optimist Club of Detroit. Pre-COVID-19, Kirsten was a regular volunteer at the Vista Maria Home for Girls and the Medilodge Nursing Home for Seniors. . . . .read full article in Detroit Smart Pages (pg 6)

Michigan District Member’s Area

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