1st Quarter Conference is almost here!
Our 1st Quarter Conference will be at the Hilton Ocala on October 25-27, 2024. We used to go to this hotel many years ago, so it is exciting to be…
Loss of a great Optimist – MaryFrancis “MaryFran” Charles
MaryFrances Charles (née Hopkins) passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 73. Born on May 1, 1951, in Auburn, New York, MaryFran grew…
Optimist International Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)
Topic for the 2023-2024 school year is: "How to Change the World with Optimism"
Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Topic for the 2023-2024 school year is: “How to Change the World with Optimism”
Optimist International Essay Contest
Topic for the 2023-2024 school year is: "Optimism: How it connects us”.