In addition to the provisions of the Optimist International Bylaws, clubs seeking affiliation with Optimist International (OI) shall submit the following to OI Headquarters:
Contact information for all officers, charter members and committee chairs as requested.
The applicant club’s bylaws, signed by the president and secretary-treasurer.
Memorandum signed by the president and secretary-treasurer indicating complete understanding of the club's privileges, rights and obligations as an affiliated member of OI.
A check payable to OI for the charter fee in the amount set in the current Master Schedule of Dues and Fees.
The Club should establish an automatic electronic payment method for Club dues payments.