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Life Memberships – Not Just For Officers


Would you like to recognize the individuals who have supported you, your club and your district over the past year? In some districts and clubs, it is traditional to give an outgoing governor or club president a life membership in thanks for their dedication and hard work, but have you ever thought about how much a life membership might mean to the member who comes to all your meetings, sets up chairs, or volunteers to bake cookies for the club bake sale?

Show your appreciation for the dedicated members of your club and district. Recognizing their contributions can improve morale, engagement, and retention.


For a one-time payment, Life Memberships are an effective way to honor any deserving member, not just outgoing officers!


  • Cost: A one-time payment of $888.50 (until Sept. 30)
  • Recipient Benefits: The honored member receives a certificate, a gold-colored membership card, a letter identifying who bestowed them the honor, and they will be charged reduced international dues.


The recognition items can be sent to a separate address to allow for a special presentation. To apply, complete the nomination form here: https://forms.office.com/r/Hh3X0ezihE.


Questions? Contact membership@optimist.org

President’s Citation Award


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!




Email leadership@optimist.org with questions.

Club Pride Report Deadline


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

Personal Development Program Revamped! Webinar


Join members of the 2024-25 Leadership Development Committee as they present the all new Professional Development Program (PDP), which is now fully focused on YOU growing both personally and professionally! Presented by Kelly Chism, Dan Mills, Heather Myers, Paula Reyling and Karen Tellinghuisen.


Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. Central: https://optimist-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtceyuqDwuHNTv7CAX6A9A5PdURIaOAPhc#/registration


Growth Webinar

 

The International Growth Committee is holding another webinar to help members with new member recruitment and retention and New Club development.  Committee Chair Rick Gillespie will present two sessions in early September focused on growth-related strategies as well as innovative ways for finding new Optimists. These sessions will include suggestions in the areas of the elevator speech, using social media and member orientation. 


Register for these sessions by clicking the links below: