February 2022 Leadership Hotline

HAPPY OPTIMIST DAY - 2022

What makes you Optimistic... Is it Love?

A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself, and screams: "AAAhhhhh!! To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhh." Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" and he receives the answer:

Happy Optimist Day!

A Special Optimist Day Message from Optimist International President Patsy Garner

Optimist Magazine, Winter 2022

Optimism - A Way of Life Optimist Magazine - Winter 2022 Optimist - A Way of Life Click here to read Optimist Magazine online - is now available on the digital ISSUU.com platform and online/downloadable PDF.

The Optimist Magazine: The Optimist is the quarterly magazine of Optimist International. The Optimist is published October, January, April, and July.

Important Links for your Club and Members

2021 - 2022 President Incentives	Optimist Calendar
District Domain Directory	COVID-19 Guidance
Benefits of ACH Payments	212 - One More Degree Video
Webinars 2021 - 2022	Register for February Webinar
Junior Optimist Planning Guide	Reno 2022 Convention Reservation
2021 - 2022 Dues and Fees	Optimist Junior Golf

Progams and Activities

Community Activities for Clubs	20 21 - 2022 Scholarship Flyer
Cornhole Tournament	Visual Arts Competition
Music Makes People Happy	Program & Activities Logos

For more information on how to host a local cornhole tournament click here!

Membership

Global Development & News

The latest news from Optimist International Global Spotlight

The Optimist Club of the Philippines has been conducting a series of webinars for the public on topics related to, Optimist way of life. Sri Lanka's Optimist Club has employed a similar strategy, where it has partnered with other organizations to promote animal welfare.

Marketing Corner

How to use hashtags on social media.

Visit our social networking page for more information on hashtags. Hashtags help your content be discovered in on-platform searches and, effectively, reach more people. So we have made it as simple for you as possible to use them over social media.

Visit The Optimist Social Networking Page Here

The Gift of Branding

PowerPoint Presentation

View Online and Downloadable PDF

Junior Optimist International (JOI)

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Next Monday's With Maya is on February 7, 2022 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm CENTRAL. CLICK TO JOIN

JOI Membership - Who Do You Know Campaign

JOI - Get your community excited about Optimist Day Challenge

2022 Optimist International Reno Convention

Book your hotel room exclusively at special rates for the 104th Optimist International Convention June 30 - July 3, 2022. Rooms are available as early as June 24 and as late as July 6, 2022 as available. Click Here to make or manage your existing reservations.

Our Foundations

Optimist International Foundation

Fatima Plater Bio

Thomas Lloyd Bio

Important OIF links and forms for your Club:

Childhood Health and Wellness PDF	Matrix Comparing to Club Grant
Club Grant Program PDF	Dime A Day PDF
Optimist Programs We Help Sponsor	Women’s Philanthropy Council

Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation

We’ve Moved! New Address/New Phone Numbers

Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation new address is:

1310 Greene Avenue Suite 700, Westmount, Québec H3Z 2B2

514 982-1600 877 882-2525

Optimist International Official Suppliers:

United States and the Caribbean: Shumsky www.OptimistStuff.com (877) 678-2582 Fax: (800) 414-8943 Optimist@shumsky.com

Canada: Ansell's Awards and Specialties 648 Talbot St. St. Thomas, ON N5P 1C8 www.optimistsupply.ca 1-800-565-7062 519-633-6547

Junior Optimist Golf

Optimist Scholarship and Exemption Opportunity to be Awarded to Five Junior Golfers

Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Team. Awards will recognize the academic and community service accomplishments of five junior golfers.

Those selected receive an exemption into the 2022 Optimist Championship, tournament entry (includes golf, hotel accommodations and meals and a $1,000 scholarship)

Deadline date April 1, 2022

Click here for details on applying.

For more information about the Optimist Junior Golf program, click here .

Administrative Notices

Important Optimist Administrative Information and Updates Please take the time to:

Go over your Club's right to vote
Evaluate the Optimist International Bylaws
Learn about how your Club can speak out through the convention resolution process

Finance Department:

REQUIRED FILING: All US Optimist Clubs tax form 990 series - due February 15th

For instructions and forms, please go to the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/required-filing-form-990-series

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