A Time to Serve
Welcome to the first quarter conference of the new Optimist Year!
The actual conference will be at the KC Hall in Jackson. The early bird registration fee is only $60 through Oct. 17. After that date the cost will be $65.
Scroll down to find the online registration area.
Below that is our new online Givebutter payment link. Click the link and you will be able to use Google Pay, credit or debit cards, your PayPal, or Venmo. Registration is not complete until you have paid.
You may also download the paper registration and mail it, with your check to our 2024-2025 EMO Secretary/Treasurer Pat Parsons at 2011 Iron Mountain Dr., Festus, MO 63028. Make your check payable to East Missouri Optimist District.
The hotel is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson/Cape Girardeau. Scroll down to find the details for the hotel. Deadline to book your room is Oct. 17.
Givebutter is a nonprofit fundraising platform which allows us to accept payments online from your favorite credit or debit card, Google Pay, PayPal, or Venmo at reasonable rates.
Simply click the button below; then on the next screen click on the $60 box and hit continue. Just follow the prompts. Some fees will apply.
3003 S. Old Orchard Rd.
Jackson, MO 63755
573-987-5501
RATE: $124/plus tax/night for K or Q rooms. We have blocked both Fri. and Sat. nights if anyone wants to stay over. There are 15 queen rooms and 3 king rooms blocked. Be sure to note how many nights you are staying. There is no penalty for non-booked rooms. Unreserved rooms will return to the hotel after cut-off date.
Note: last day to reserve rooms is Oct. 17, 2024 – Any rooms not canceled by Oct. 25 will be charged one night lodging.
Feel free to download and print this conference registration form.
We are excited to invite you to be a part of the Optimism Tour by welcoming President Jan Oord Graves to one of your upcoming events! This initiative aims to spread positivity, share innovative ideas, and celebrate our collective successes. Jan’s inspiring presence and insightful perspectives will undoubtedly uplift our community and encourage us all to embrace a brighter outlook. We believe that this visit will not only enhance our gatherings but also empower each of us to champion optimism in our endeavors. Let's come together to create an unforgettable experience that fosters connection and inspiration! #Spreadingoptimismtour #OptimistInternational #BeAnOptimist #Signuptoday
Display how your club makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether by coaching football for young children, orchestrating a read-a-thon, or conducting a TriStar event at a park, demonstrate how your club continues to provide vital services and fill a community void. Go ahead and toot your own horn a little bit!
October Message
Coming direct to your inboxes! We are evolving and new methods of sharing information are on the way! Be sure to add emoptimistdist@gmail.com and emo.aa.ad@gmail.com to your contacts so you will easily see various emails and newsletters from our district leadership! Yes, every member will be receiving things such as call letters for our conferences!
****We are once again using FlashIssue as our software for our newsletters. But rest assured, this is a legitimate email. In fact, it will be a good idea to add this email address to your contacts or in some manner mark it so that future newsletters will not end up in your spam folder.****
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
October 2024
October 1- Clubs pay dues to OI and EMO
November 2024
Nov. 8-9 - 1st Quarter Conference, Jackson, MO
Happy Thanksgiving
December 2024
Happy Holidays
January 2025
January 1 Clubs pay dues to OI
Happy New Year!
February 2025
February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day
February 15 Clubs Form 990 due to IRS
February 22 2nd Quarter District Conference - Virtual
March 2025
March 31 Deadline Club Officers Complete Optimist Institute Training
April 2025
April 1 Clubs pay dues to OI & EMO
May 2025
May 2-3 3rd Quarter District Conference, St. Louis, MO
District Oratorical and CCDHH Contests
District Essay Contest Winner presentation
Election of Lt. Gov.-Elects and nominations for Governor-Elect 2023-2024
May 15 Deadline District Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to OI
May 20 Club Officer Elect Report and OIF Representative due to OI
June 2025
June TBD EMO Jr. Golf Qualifying Tournament
June 29-July 3 OI Convention, St. Louis, MO
July 2025
July 1 Clubs pay dues to OI
July TBD OI Regional and World Oratorical Contest
July TBD JOI Summit
August 2025
August 15-17 EMO District Convention, Columbia, MO
Election Governor-Elect 2024-2025
Club Scrapbook Contest
August 31 Club Annual Registration Report due to MO Secretary of State
Deadline Club President’s Citation information to OI
September 2025
September 30 Deadline Club Pride Report to OI click here to submit the report (must be logged in to Optimist Leaders).
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