January 2023 International Convention Newsletter

Dear Optimist ! The 2022-2023 International Marketing and Communications Committee has created promotional pieces you can share with other Members in your District, Zone, or Club. They are available to download at the bottom of this newsletter. These and more will be available on the international convention page of the website.

CONVENTION SCHEDULE Plan to arrive July 1 and depart July 6 (International officers travel dates may vary) A complete schedule will be available soon Online registration will be available early February

Hotel Reservations Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan International Airport Click here to access the Optimist International 2023 Convention housing landing page.

Click on "Accessible Room" on the first page to see ADA rooms.

Arlington, Virginia From shopping and dining to arts and culture to history and the great outdoors, Arlington boasts a bonanza for everyone! Memorials and museums. History and heritage. Arts and culture. Shopping and outdoors. Health and fitness. And loads of family fun. Arlington has it all. When the sun goes down, Arlington springs to life with an eclectic local arts and entertainment scene. Experience nationally renowned theater and intimate live music venues. Tap your toes to jazz, laugh out loud at a comedy act, sing along to karaoke, and try your hand at trivia. Why, there's even a mahjong parlor and a hookah bar. Click here to order or browse your free 2022-2023 Arlington Visitors guide. Bonus - Arlington is the perfect jumping-off point for your Washington, DC-area explorations.  From the Crystal City Metro Station (less than a mile away on the corner of 18th St and S. Bell Street). Click here for more information. See map below indicating the location of the station in relation to the hotel. Click here to order or browse your free 2022-2023 Arlington Visitors guide.

CLCIK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ARLINGTON'S RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE

There are guided and self-guided tours available to explore Arlington and the capital region. From the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to memorials honoring presidents and America's armed forces, you'll discover Arlington and Washington, D.C.'s rich past. Click here to see the list of tours on Arlington's website. Click here to see the list of tours on Washington, DC's website

CLCIK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WASHINGTON DC'S RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE

Click each image above to download and share promotional flyers.

Optimist International Headquarters | Convention Website

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