Hello Fellow Optimists of the Ohio District, Connie and I and the entire Ohio District Leadership Team are cordially inviting YOU to join us in Dublin, Columbus, Ohio on May 3rd and 4th (or for the day on May 4th) to help us celebrate our success so far in this Optimist Year. Click below to […]
The 106th Optimist International Convention will be held at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario from June 22 to 26, 2024. It promises to be a fantastic chance to hear motivational speakers, attend workshops, meet and socialize with other Optimists, and have fun!
This is a once-a-year event and here is a sneak peek at what is coming up. Governor-Elect Terry Schalnat will be training Lt. Governors on Friday and Club Officers on Saturday. Our convention will have 3 great speakers starting Friday night with Dave Norman,Captain in the Miami County Sheriff’s Department and Retired US Marine. Saturday […]
Hello Optimist Friends and Partners, I am inviting all of you to join me in my adventure!!!!! As we start Optimist year 2024-2025, I am looking forward to working with all of you. My style of leadership is to lead with you, to be in partnership with all of you. I am excited to expand […]
Who: All Alpha, Junior Optimist and Octagon club members Special training & discussion for club advisors - invite yours to join us What: The 2024 Ohio JOI Officer and Member Training When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 form 9:00am - 1:30pm Where: Christ United Methodist Church - 3440 Shroyer Road (across from Kettering Fairmont High School) […]
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season full of love, kindness and sharing! I am very excited to begin the 2025 year full of hope andexcitement for all the children we are going to serve this year! I want to invite you to the second Optimist conference on February 8, 2025. It will […]
Governor's theme: Embracing Life With Optimism Who: All Alpha, Junior Optimist and Octagon club members and advisors (optional) What: The 2025 Annual Ohio JOI Convention When: Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2025 form 6:00pm - 1:30pm (This is an overnight but you can come for just Friday, Saturday, or both!) Where: Christ United […]
Spring is busting out all over and that is exactly what we are doing in the Ohio District. Please mark your calendars for the 3rd conference this year on May 3, 2025. In my opinion, it is the most interesting and fun conference of the year. Optimists are all about service to children...well at this […]
Join us in St. Louis at the Union Station Hotel for the 107th Optimist International Convention! Don't miss this opportunity to hear motivational speakers, attend workshops, speak your mind at the town hall and business meeting, and meet, network, and socialize with Optimists from around the world!
Greetings, Fellow Ohio District Optimists:It is that time of year again! Summer is here, kids are off school, and we are winding down the 2024-2025 Optimist year. It has been a great year.Many children have received love and support from you, the Ohio District Optimists. I cannot say thank you enough for all your dedication […]
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome each of you to the 2025-2026 Optimist Year. As we step into this new season together, I am honored to serve as your Governor and to continue the incredible work of spreading Optimism throughout our communities. Our theme this month is “Celebrating Change.” Change brings […]
Note: The Hospitality Suite will be located in Suite #615 Get ready Ohio Optimists! I’m thrilled to officially invite you to the Second Quarter Ohio District Conference, February 6–8, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a weekend filled […]
