Marketing & Branding
Today our guest, Nick Prillaman, the 2022-2023 Marketing chair tells why having a consistent voice can help grow the organization. Branding is the key, with documented branding guidelines, and public...
27 Nov 202328min
Optimist International Junior Golf
Join as our guest Sharon Patton, Director of the Junior Golf Program tells us how the Junior Golf Program helps the youth across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and the World.
20 Nov 202322min
Growing Leaders through Junior Optimist International (JOI)
Our guest today is Tom Neal in a discussion about leadership through Junior Optimist International (JOI) a valuable opportunity for young people to develop and enhance their leadership skills while ma...
13 Nov 202325min
Shop with the Sheriff
Join us as we learn about a program to help disadvantaged youth in the community, our guest today is Elaine Lyon from the Central Macomb Optimist Club and "Shop with the Sheriff" community event. This...
6 Nov 202325min
Volunteering, Community Needs, and Social Media
Join us as Rose Medley from the Caribbean District tells her optimist story. She also tells us about the importance of volunteering and how getting the youth in the community volunteering early so tha...
30 Okt 202323min
Journey with Mike Listenberger
Join us as hear from Past International President Mike Listenberger as he tells us about his journey through optimism.
23 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 202323min
