77th Annual District Convention 2024-2025
August 14 – August 16
The purpose of the District Convention is to train incoming officers, enhance non-officers’ knowledge, and grow the fellowship of all Optimists in the Great Ohio District. This helps to prepare all Optimists for their leadership roles in the 25-26 Optimist year!
The Brockman Brothers will entertain us during lunch on Saturday, August 16th. The Brockman Brothers, Owen and Will, are talented young musicians from Centerville, Ohio. Owen, a banjo prodigy, and Will, a skilled guitarist, have captivated audiences throughout the Dayton area.
If you cannot attend for the training, you can still join us for dinner and entertainment the evening of Saturday, August 16th.
TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE CONVENTION
- Opportunity to meet and be inspired by International President Jan Oord.
- Incredible training for President-Elects, Secretary/Treasurer-Elects, Lt. Governor-Elects, as well non-officer Optimists.
- Obtain new fundraising & project ideas for your club and share your club activities with fellow Optimists.
- Renew old friendships and make new optimist friends from all over the Great Ohio District.
- See the fantastic Great Ohio Optimist District JOI students in action.
- Hear Rick Willits, Director of Development at Lehman Catholic High School, share success stories and give tips on member engagement.
- Be inspired to add new members to your club to serve more youth in your community.
- Celebrate The Great Ohio Optimist District’s achievements in 24-25.
- Get motivated to help Governor-Elect Debbie Walsh lead us to greater achievements in 25-26 Optimist year.
- Enjoy the fun & fellowship of the 77th Annual Convention of the Great Ohio District at the Governor’s Ball with Elvis!