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Get Ready for the EMO Convention!

UP DATE - $99 RATE GOOD THROUGH MON., AUG. 8! Book Your Hotel Room Today!

Wow! Only $99 per night at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport hotel! But to get this rate for both nights you must call before AUG. 8. Dial 314-291-6700 and mention "East Missouri Optimist Club." Be sure to tell the hotel you are staying both Friday and Saturday nights. Or book online by clicking on this link:  

https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=STLAP&checkInDate=26&checkInMonthYear=072022&checkOutDate=28&checkOutMonthYear=072022&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=EMP&cn=no&viewfullsite=true  (The code here is EMP.) 


You know you want to attend this awesome Convention! Fellowship fun Friday evening. Soak up educational sessions for club officers and all members on Saturday. And of course dinner and dancing Saturday evening with Mike Davis as DJ! Sunday morning there will be a motivational session followed by a memorial service for Optimist members lost this year.

It’s almost here!

The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out on the Early Bird rate!

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REGISTRATION FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION!

REGISTER NOW! EARLY BIRD $70 ENDS AUG. 10!

It is so important to network with other like-minded people! Friday evening is a great time to learn what other clubs are doing. Of course the educational session Saturday will fill your brains with ideas. Saturday evening you will enjoy the installation of Ernie Wren as Governor for next year, Phyllis Neff as Governor-Elect,  and all of the Lt. Governors. The Governor's Choice Awards will be handed out and Stephanie Monschein will present the Ken Monschein Presidential Award! All of this will be followed by lots of fun dancing the night away!

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Announcing the Inaugural Governor's Choice Awards Categories

From rookie to veteran, who does it best?

Look around you and see all the wonderful things clubs and members are doing. Take a closer look and you might see someone who really shines. Send your nominations to Mike Boles at theoptimistmike@gmail.com by August 1st.

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Some highlights from the OI Convention in Reno

The whole EMO gang!

Governor - Elect Ernie Wren and Dana being introduced.

Governor - Elect Ernie Wren and Dana being introduced.

Governor - Elect Ernie Wren and Dana being introduced.

Governor - Elect Ernie Wren and Dana being introduced.

Governor - Elect Ernie Wren and Dana being introduced.

COVID-19 Guidance from OI Updated October 1, 2021

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Meet Lister Florence - Regional VP

 CONGRATULATIONS to Region 4 Middle America Vice President – Lister Florence  from EMO's own Rolla Optimist Club!



Middle America Regional VP - Elect Mike Boles

 CONGRATULATIONS to Region 4 Middle America Vice President – Elect Mike Boles  from EMO's own Arnold-Imperial Optimist Club!

The Optimist Creed

 Congratulations, and thanks to Hezekiah, Jeremiah, Mikey (and videographer mom Sandra) for this enthusiastic version of the Optimist Creed.  These are our 3 boys who won our geocaching event,   HUNT FOR OPTIMISM IN MOTION! that  the Downtown Columbia Optimist Club held recently.

Around Our District

    East Missouri District of Optimist International

    Optimist Mission

    Optimist Purposes

    Optimist Mission

     By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves. 

    Optimist Vision

    Optimist Purposes

    Optimist Mission

     Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. 

    Optimist Purposes

    Optimist Purposes

    Optimist Purposes

     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. 

    EMO 2021-2022 Calendar

    October 2021


    Lt. Gov. plan your Zone meetings for the year and send dates to Gov. Lauren Dell; assist clubs with Optimist Club Goal Setting Plans


    October 1- Clubs pay dues to OI and EMO 


    Clubs send your required club chair registrations to OI & OIF


    REEL Optimism dates to be determined by OI 


    October 22-23 1st Quarter District Conference, Courtyard by Marriott, St. Peters, MO


    November 2021


    Happy Thanksgiving 


    December 2021


    Happy Holidays 


    January 2022


    January 1 Clubs pay dues to OI


    Happy New Year! 


    February 2022


    February 7 Deadline Clubs send Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to Zone Chairs


    February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day 


    February 15 Clubs Form 990 due to IRS 


    February 25-26 2nd Quarter Conference, Embassy Suites, St. Charles, MO


    February 28 Clubs Winning Essays due to District Essay Chair, Rob Barth


    March 2022


    Happy St. Patrick's Day


    April 2022


    April 1 Clubs pay dues to OI & EMO

     

    April 13 Deadline District Essay winner packages to OI


    Deadline Zone Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to District Chairs Karl Tyminiski and Angelia Bunch


    April 17 Happy Easter! 


    April 29-30 3rd Quarter Conference, Drury Inn and Suites, Chesterfield, MO


    District Oratorical and CCDHH Contests


    District Essay Contest Winner presentation


    Election of Lt. Gov.-Elects and nominations for Governor-Elect 2022-2023


    May 2022


    May 15 Deadline District Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to OI


    May 20 Club Officer Elect Report and OIF Representative due to OI 


    June 2022


    June 10 EMO Jr. Golf Qualifying Tournament


    June 30- July 3 Optimist International Convention, Reno, NV


    July 2022


    July 1 Clubs pay dues to OI


    July TBD OI Regional and World Oratorical Contest at St. Louis University


    August 2022


    August 26-28 District Convention, Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport, St. Louis


    Election Governor-Elect 2022-2023


    Club Scrapbook Contest


    August 31 Club Annual Registration Report due to MO Secretary of State 


    Deadline Club President’s Citation information to OI


    September 2022


    September 30 Deadline Club Pride report to OI

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