Newsday Tuesday

OIF Election Underway

The election for a position on the Optimist International Foundation Board of Directors is underway. Learn more about the candidates by clicking the links below:

Sandi Cox, WMO
Les Lowery, Louisiana
Jim Oliver, PSW

Voting is open until Feb. 28, 2026. Eligible voters are all 2024-25 Dime A Day donors to OIF. Plus, the CFRs of Clubs that reached the 365 level during the 2024-25 year.  

Results of the election will be made available once the OIF Board certifies the election results the first week of March, and the elected individual will begin a four-year term beginning October 1, 2026, serving as President of OIF in their fourth year. 

Click here to vote now

Leadership Development Webinar

Age Is Nothing But a Number: Understanding Generational Difference and Making It Work!

When: Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. CST

Have you ever wondered why different generations just work so differently? Join us for an exciting, interactive, and informative session exploring what makes each generation tick and how best to bring them together for great outstanding change! We will also look at the defining diversity, equity, equality, and justice through the giving tree.

Sponsored by the Leadership Development Committee

Registration Link: https://optimist-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/FyfOubCgSoqJzAJrJAX3jQ

Optimist Junior Golf Forum

How to plan your qualifier, checking ages, gender policy, tournament guidelines, yardages, target scores, how to break ties and basic rules, Host Site Information, Notice to Players, rule changes and reporting fees, etc. 

When: Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. CST

Click here to join the meeting