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Robert "Bob" Garner, Past Optimist International President tells his optimist story and then talks with us about the Optimist Creed Series: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind...

1 Jan 202424min

Join us as we talk to Tim Bell, the President of Canadian Childhood Optimist Foundation (CCOF). We learn about the difference between the Optimist International Foundation in the United States. Tim ta...

18 Dec 202323min

Join us as Lou Moss, a member of the Clinton Township Area Optimist Club tells her optimist story and how it changed her life. A member for over 30 years serving the organization as a Club President, ...

11 Dec 202323min

Join us as we talk about the Junior Optimist International (JOI) program with Fatima Plater, Optimist International Board Member and Liaison for the program. She has great insight and how your club ca...

4 Dec 202322min

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

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

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

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