Our organization is committed to supporting youth by providing scholarships, mentorship, and resources to children. These engaging young men and women share their complex and imaginative answers to questions posed by Optimist International. These kids are our future and they are creating a brighter future for all. The skill of being able to express yourself in a variety of business situations is a valuable skill that this contest helps sharpen. One more way Optimists help children achieve their full potential. Join us at this conference and be inspired!
We will be treated to hearing the winning essay presentation, also! Proper written communication is necessary in so many facets of our lives. We will hear one young person's well thought out answer to a question posed by Optimist International. This will provide further inspiration to conference attendees!
Rooms can be reserved by phone or link below. There are double queen rooms/ 2 adults per room, $10 additional per person, max 4 per room. Also a few King rooms – both rooms are $110. Individual members of the group may cancel their own reservations up to 24 hours before arrival at no charge. Cancellations made within 24 hours of arrival will be charged for the first night’s stay. DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS ARIL 3. After this date, no guarantee of room availability or cost.
BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL, 2621 EAST 5TH ST., WASHINGTON, MO 63090 Phone: 636-390-8877
Categories are Bringing Out the Best in the Youth Award; Bringing Out the Best in Our Community Award; Bringing Out the Best in Ourselves Award; Outstanding Member Award; Outstanding District Member Award; Outstanding Rookie Optimist of the Year Award; Club President of the Year Award; Lieutenant Governor of the Year Award; and Best New Club-Project Award. Past Governors may nominate people for Don Sievers Presidential Award and Ken Monschein Presidential Award.
Optimist with a capital "O"!
Check out this great video of our Creed from 2nd Quarter Conference!
Woohoo! Here we come! Dust off those passports and register for our annual convention. These conventions are so much fun and educational!
Also, book your hotel rooms soon, the rooms are filling up!
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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!
****Introducing HubSpot, the new, free software we are trying out for our newsletters. With the use of HubSpot, there may be an extension on our District email. So the newsletters will likely come from emoptimistdist.gmail.com@hubspotstarter.net , or it may say Mary Hatfield. 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.****
CONGRATULATIONS to Region 4 Middle America Vice President Mike Boles from EMO's own Jefferson County Club (formerly Arnold-Imperial Optimist Club)!
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 2023
October 1- Clubs pay dues to OI and EMO
Clubs send your required club chair registrations
October 13-14 1st Quarter District Conference, Courtyard by Marriott, Columbia
November 2023
Happy Thanksgiving
December 2023
Happy Holidays
January 2024
January 1 Clubs pay dues to OI
Happy New Year!
February 2024
February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day
February 15 Clubs Form 990 due to IRS
February 23-24 2nd Quarter District Conference - Virtual
February 28 Clubs Winning Essays due to District Essay Chair; Club Oratorical Contests completed
March 2024
March 31 Deadline Club Officers Complete Optimist Institute Training
April 2024
April 1 Clubs pay dues to OI & EMO
April __ Deadline District Essay winner packages to OI
Deadline Zone Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to District Chairs
May 2024
May 3-4 3rd Quarter District Conference, Best Western Plus, Washington
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 2024
June 7 EMO Jr. Golf Qualifying Tournament
June 22-26 OI Convention, Sheraton Fallsview, Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada
July 2024
July 1 Clubs pay dues to OI
July 18-19 OI Regional and World Oratorical Contest
July 18-22 JOI Summit
August 2024
August 16-18 EMO District Convention, Courtyard by Marriott, Columbia
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 2024
September 30 Deadline Club Pride Report to OI
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