About

• Mission, Vision & Purpose
• Optimist Creed
• International Leaders
• 2018-19 International Election
• District Leaders
• History: Of Dreams and Deeds
• 2017-18 International Bylaws
• International Board Policies
• International Board Minutes

Administration & Tax Information

• ACH Debit
• Background Checks
• Dues and Fees
• Insurance
• New Abuse & Molestation Coverage for US Clubs
• Reinstatement of Tax-Exempt Status
• Tax Exempt Letter
• Tax Filing Information for Clubs
• 2016-17 OI Audited Consolidated Financial Statement

Latest News

• 2016-17 Awards & Recognitions Special Issue
• The Optimist Spring 2018
• June/July Leadership Hotline
• May Leadership Hotline
• Recruit a Teacher Incentive

Club Directory

• by Country/State/Province
• by District
• by Region

Reports

• Scoreboard
• Leaderboard

Club Resources

• Benchmark Club Projects
• Club Resource Videos
• Corporate Foundations Offering Community Grants
• Portalbuzz: Club website creator & Member portal
• Renew, Refresh and Revitalize
• Youth Sports Coaches & Parent Training

Member Services

• New Club Building
• Welcome New Clubs
• Recruitment & Retention
• Sponsor a Member
• Types of Membership
• Recognition and Awards (effective October 1, 2016)
• 2017-18 Presidential Incentives
• Tracking Forms for Club Presidents & Governors

Meetings & Convention

• International Board of Directors Meetings
• International Convention
• Junior Optimist International Convention
• Optimist Leadership Academy
• Workshop Surveys

Marketing

• Rebranding Program
• Reel Optimism Video Contest
• Club Marketing/PR Kit
• Logos
• Public Service Announcements
• Sample News Releases
• Social Networking

Leadership Development

• Optimist Project Development

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• Leadership Information
• Optimist Leadership Academy
• Professional Development Program / (PGI)
• Teaching Materials
• Webinars

Programs

• Childhood Cancer Campaign
• Community Activities
• Junior Optimist International Clubs
• Junior Golf
• Scholarship Contests
• Optimist Day
• Optimists in Action
• Optimist International Regional/World Championship Oratorical Contest

Program Resources

• Endorsed Organizations
• Package Programs
• Programs Brochure
• Programs Training Resources
• Sponsorships

Forms, Documents & Publications

• Forms (applications, certificates, reports)
• Documents (bylaws, Club administration, officer duties)
• Hotline (Leadership newsletter)

The Optimist Magazine

• Read current and past issues
• How to submit a story

Suppliers

Official suppliers and authorized distributors of personalized and promotional products.

Contact a Department

Optimist International is committed to providing professional and prompt service to Optimist Members. If you know which department you would like to contact, please check the e-mail list below. You may also speak to a staff member in that department by calling (314) 371-6000 or (800) 500-8130 and requesting the extension listed next to each department. To speak to someone in the Optimist International Canada office, please call (514) 593-4401 or (800) 363-7151.

• Awards - 263
  awards@optimist.org
• Canadian Service Centre
  (514) 593-4401 or (800) 363-7151
  CanadianService@optimist.org
• Communications - 235 mailto:communications@optimist.org
• Executive Director - 200
• Finance & Administration - 202
• Graphics - 229
• International Convention - 205
• International Office - 300
• International Programs - 218
• Junior Optimist Clubs - 218
  
• Leadership/Personal Development - 261
• Marketing - 209
• Meetings & Travel - 221
• Member Services - 214, 226 or 247
• New Club Building - 227
• Optimist Junior Golf - 207
• Webmaster - 209