Journey with Mike Listenberger
Join us as hear from Past International President Mike Listenberger as he tells us about his journey through optimism.
23 Loka 202331min
Leadership, Community Service & Governance
Join us as our guest Marc Katz tells his optimist story of community service with the Royal Oak Optimist Club. He tells about his experience as the Optimist International Foundation President and giv...
16 Loka 202329min
Essay Contest
Join us today as we discuss the 2023-2024 Essay Contest with Sherry Reginai, Michigan District Chairperson. Sherry has been an Optimist for more than 25 years and has been involved an Essay Contest Li...
9 Loka 202323min
Optimist International President, Tracy Huxley
Join us this week with 2023-2024 Optimist International President, Tracy Huxley as she shares her story and tells us about the upcoming year.
2 Loka 202333min
World Oratorical Contest - Where it Began
Join us with a returning guest Dave Bruns, Past International President as he discusses where the Oratorical began, how it became a World Oratorical and where we are today.
25 Syys 202333min
Conversation with OI Executive Director, Cheryl Brenn
Join us as we have a conversation with Optimist International Executive Director Cheryl Brenn as she tells her optimist story along with her goals and expectations for the organization.
18 Syys 202333min
Scholarships Programs at Optimist International
Join us for an overview of the scholarship programs from Amy Keller, Senior Director of International Programs at Optimist International. She walks us through the Oratorical Contest, Communication Con...
11 Syys 202317min
How conduct a world class Oratorical Contest
Russ Thomas & Janice Norman tell us about the single largest Oratorical Contest in Optimist International, in Forsyth County, Georgia. This oratorical contest gives over 5,000 students the opportunit...
4 Syys 202333min
