Top 10 in Retention - Connie Schnieitner ranked 3rd in retention.

Today we have Governor Chuck Erickson from the Wisconsin North - Upper Michigan District (WINUM). Chuck is an Independent Education Consultant and has been an optimist since 2018. He gives us some ins...

29 Jul 202426min

Today our guest is the 2023-2024 Illinois District Governor John Good talks about his club, district and the path to leadership. He spotlights successes and member retention - Top 10 District at the ...

22 Jul 202431min

Today's guest is Sunjay Nath, a guest speaker at this years Optimist International Convention (June 21 - 26 2024). Sunjay captivated us at the convention with his insight on leadership and much more....

15 Jul 202431min

We look back to the optimist stories from the first year of the podcast with Shane and Theresa. Hear from Russ, Nick, Shane and Dave as they tell their optimist stories from the 1st broadcast and then...

13 Mai 202429min

Join us as we hear from Chuck Sawyer from the Atascadero Optimist Club about their Festival of Trees for Christmas Fundraiser.

29 Apr 202427min

It's patriotic, optimistic and lots of fun, join us as we learn about the Avenue of Flags from Mike Athmer of the Kettering Dorwood Optimist Club. Mike will tell us how to start and maintain this grea...

22 Apr 202420min

Today's topic is a super idea to get the whole community involved in raising funds for a community park, helping kids and making a difference! Larry Harper from the Spencerville and District Optimist ...

15 Apr 202426min

Here is another interesting "Fundraising" idea from Marlene Phillips a member of the Riverside Optimist Club. Marlene tells us how to start a Euchre Tournament. What, you have no idea what Euchre is?...

8 Apr 202421min