Dear Optimist Club Presidents, 


Keeping you informed of what's going on at Optimist International is a priority, so look for this communication every Thursday in your inbox. Here are the most important things you need to know this week.

 

Optimist Golf Forums:


  • Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. CST — Learn about the Program, how a District budgets for it and fundraising ideas. How to advance a golfer to the next level, how to sponsor a golfer, volunteer at a local or Championship tournament. Join the meeting here


  • Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. CST — How to plan your qualifier, checking ages, knowing Covid guidelines, gender policy, tournament guidelines, yardages, target scores, how to break ties, Host Site Information, Notice to Players, rule changes and reporting fees, etc. Join the meeting here

 

The SS Optimism Cruise, our 2024-25 Growth Incentive:


By opting in to this incentive, you will have the chance to win $250 for your Club quarterly. At the end of each quarter, clubs will be entered into the drawing for every member over their October 1 roster number. Clubs can opt-in at any time! Opt-In here: https://forms.office.com/r/hFR8hXT0qh

 

OI Convention: 


Registration and room booking are open for the International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, June 29 to July 3, 2025. St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Click here to visit the convention website

 

Yours in Optimism,

Jan Oord Graves, President

Optimist International