Hello Optimist Club Presidents,

 

As our year as Presidents comes to a close, I want to thank you for your dedication as an Optimist and leader in our organization. In my book, you have the most important job of all, President of an Optimist Club. Clubs are the heart of our organization, where it all happens.

 

Please take time to celebrate with your fellow Optimists your achievements during the 2024-25 Optimist year. Celebrate what you have done to bring out the best in Youth, Your Community, and Yourselves! I hope that you will remember this year, serving as President of your club, with great pride and fondness.

 

·      Club Pride Report Deadline - Sept. 30 is the deadline for Club Pride Reports. Click here to submit yours!

 

·      OI President’s Citation - Do you have a Club Member who goes above and beyond, demonstrating positivity, dedication, and excellence in everything they do? Nominate them for the President’s Citation Award! Apply: https://www.optimist.org/documents/2025/leaders/TeachingMaterials/ClubPresident-ElectTraining/ClubPresident-ElectWorkbook/President Citation Application.pdf

Yours in Optimism, 

Jan Oord Graves

2024-2025 President

Optimist International