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New Young Adult Optimist Program

Optimist International has launched a new Young Adult Optimist Program! The Board of Directors created this innovative virtual club model to bridge the gap for Junior Optimists graduating high school, allowing them to stay connected and continue their Optimist journeys no matter where life takes them.

The first Club was organized on April 21, 2024, with 23 members from five U.S. states, Canada, Ireland, Algeria and Nepal. The Global Young Adult Optimist Club will meet bi-weekly online.

This pilot program is open to individuals who have graduated from high school up to age 30 and carries an annual membership fee of $30, similar to the College Club structure.

Want to learn more about the program or get some recent grads involved? Email former Junior Optimist International President Fatima Zaidi at zaidif416@gmail.com or Director of Strategic Growth Jim Boyd at jim.boyd@optimist.org.



Let's help spread the word about this exciting new program!

N.O.W. and W.O.W. Events

Our Spring into Optimism incentive is ongoing, and new members will have their $15 registration fee waived through the end of May. So, this is a great time to grow your Optimist Club. Holding regular N.O.W. and W.O.W events to attract new members and keep existing members engaged is one of the best ways to do that!

Click here to learn how.

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