Every Optimist Club can vote for International Officers online! But, to be able to vote for the next Optimist International President, two at-large Board Directors, and your Regional Vice President, your Optimist Club MUST be up-to-date in all Optimist International dues and fees by April 30, 2023.  

Please make sure that your 2022-2023 Club President’s email address is correct in the Optimist Membership database to ensure your Club receives the voting procedures this Spring.

To update your email address:

• Go to https://www.optimist.org/leaders.
• Login with your credentials (If you do not know your credentials, click on “Forgot password?” and enter your email, then click "Send Password Recovery Link." Check your email and reset your password.
• After you've logged in, confirm or correct your email address.

Club voting strength is one vote per 10 members or majority fractions thereof (6 or more) based on the Club's membership as of April 30, 2023.

Please take time to evaluate the Optimist International Bylaws to ensure they continue to effectively serve the organization. This process allows you and your Club to shape and improve all of Optimist International.

To recommend a revision, your Club must submit a proposed amendment citing the article(s) and section(s) and exact proposed change to the articles and sections cited, along with a written rationale in 200 words or fewer. The Club must submit the proposal on Club letterhead signed by the Club President. The proposal may be emailed and/or faxed to the International Office, but the original Club letter must be received by the International Office for the proposal to be considered. 

All submitted changes will be brought before the International Convention delegates for a vote.

All proposed change submissions to the bylaws must be received at the International Office by 5:00 p.m. (CT) Monday, April 3, 2023 (no exceptions). Please submit to: Governance Committee, Optimist International, 4494 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or dana.thomas@optimist.org. 

The Convention Resolution Process is a communications vehicle that can be used to your advantage. Resolutions can be submitted by clubs and should cover any aspect of the organization not already covered in the Bylaws.   

The Resolutions Process 

1. Clubs need to submit resolutions by Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to the Governance/Resolutions Committee. 
2. The Governance/Resolutions Committee will meet during the convention and choose the strongest resolutions to report to convention delegates. 
3. At one of the convention business sessions, July 2-5, 2023, the Committee will present these resolutions for debate and vote by the convention delegates.  (NOTE: Resolutions endorsed by convention delegates are non-binding and are sent to the International Board of Directors for further consideration and study.) 

How to Submit Resolutions 

Type resolutions on club stationary and include the Club's name, number, and president’s signature. All resolutions should be written in standard resolution format: Whereas …, Whereas …, Whereas …, Be it resolved that the Board of Directors of Optimist International is asked to consider ….

Mail Resolutions To: 

Resolutions Committee 

Optimist International 

4494 Lindell Blvd. 

St. Louis, MO 63108 

USA

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