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Convention Registration Opens March 1

Don’t miss our premier networking event of the year—the Optimist International Convention—where you’ll connect with fellow Optimists, be inspired by powerful speakers, grow through hands-on workshops, and help shape the future of our organization at the business meeting.

Registration opens March 1. Visit optimist.org/member/convention.cfm for details and save the date!

Member Survey Reminder

If you have not yet participated, please take a few minutes to complete our member survey by scanning the QR code above or clicking here. Your responses play a critical role in guiding our priorities and decision-making, helping us ensure we remain a premier volunteer organization.

The survey takes approximately 12-15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Individual answers cannot be identified, and we encourage candid responses.

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

Call for Young Artists

Time is running out to submit to the Visual Arts Competition. This year, we are asking students to create artwork based on the inspiring theme: "Be Bold - Be The Change."

This exciting competition is designed to encourage and celebrate youth visual art skills and gives the youth we serve another outlet for their creativity. The winning projects will be used to create a set of twelve note cards and envelopes to be sold at the International Convention.

Key Details:

• Eligibility: Artists must be age 11 or younger (as of October 1, 2025).
• Deadline: Physical artwork must be mailed to Optimist International no later than March 1, 2026.

Click on the image below to download the application and view the full submission guidelines. Please share this with anyone in the appropriate age range and encourage them to submit their masterpiece!