Registration closes on May 9, 2026

Attendees are asked to bring teen appropriate books for the JOI Summer Reading Program.

TENTATIVE Agenda*

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

Friday, May 15, 2026

6:30 – 7:00PM – Registration Check In

7:00 – 8:00PM – Executive Committee Meeting in Room 106

7:00 – 9:30PM – Hospitality Room hosted by Greater Lansing Optimist Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:30 – 9:00AM – Registration Check In

8:30 – 9:00AM – Doors Open – Lincoln Room

9:00 – 12:00PM – Morning Session

• Welcome
• Business Session
• 2024/2025 Club Awards
• District Essay Winners & Recognition
• Visit from OI President Tom Kendo

11:15 – 12:00PM – Breakout Sessions

• Tips for Treasurers
• Club Integrity
• Hands on activities
• JOI

12:00 – 1:00PM – Lunch

1:00 – 3:00PM – Afternoon Session

• Keynote Speaker: Jenny Metzmaker from Positive Somebody
• District Oratorical Contest & Awards
• Panel Discussion: “Partnering With Your Community”
• Closing

4:00PM Tour of Horticultural Gardens (optional, but signup required below).

Hotel
Code for reserved hotel room block is 1178

Book by phone (517) 432-4000, call the front desk directly with the date and code.