News

Nov 18, 2009
Governor Elect Ed Young Announces Testimonial Contest
Governor Elect Ed Young announced an essay contest with the topic of "I am an Optimist Because:". Three prizes are available and the contest is open to all members of Pacific Southwest District. Visit the Resources page to download complete information.

Sep 28, 2009
Weekly Update 9-28-09
As the end of the Optimist year approaches this week, make sure to give all of your Club Members one final “high five” for a great year of serving children!

Sep 15, 2009
Keeping Members Engaged
Optimist International's Member Services Department invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 22 for a Learn Live session on "Keeping Members Engaged". This session will cover the importance of staying connected and keeping Members involved and engag

Sep 14, 2009
Weekly Update 9-14-2009
OFFICIAL SUPPLY VENDOR TO CHANGE A CLASSIC EVENT IN THE MAKING TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE

Sep 08, 2009
Weekly Update for 9-08-09
District leaders planning to install incoming Club officers can find help on the Optimist International website. Just go to the Members side of www.optimist.org and look under Forms/Documents for the Documents page.

Sep 02, 2009
Weekly Update 9-1-09
If your Optimist Club has a new President taking office in October, now is the perfect time to start working on an announcement for local media.

Jul 14, 2009
We Need your Help!!!
Optimist International is facing a crisis in membership. This situation needs to be addressed by every District. The Pacific Southwest District has set the example for all of Optimist International.

Jun 30, 2009
Summer News Letter
Ahh, summer time. After finishing a fantastic Third Quarterly in Bakersfield where we were charmed by the most famous fairy of them all, “Tinkerbell”, we now have our sights on the Conventions coming up; the International one in Kissimmee Florida and our

May 24, 2009
Important Information on the Dues Increase
Member involvement in the organization is important in reaching our goal of “bringing out the best in kids.” By sending a delegate from your Club to the International Convention in Orlando in July, you will be able to participate in the business of Optim

Apr 06, 2009
Weekly Update 4-06-09
THE GolfRing LENDS SUPPORT TO JUNIOR GOLF EVENT Optimist Junior Golf recently entered into a partnership for a special portion of this summer’s Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Wishing to recognize young golfers at the top of their game,

Apr 01, 2009
Spring News Letter
We are half way through the 2008-2009 Optimist year and Spring is upon us. It is great to see everything growing and I can feel it in our membership. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people I talk to.

Mar 30, 2009
Weekly Update 3-30-09
HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Are you a true Optimist or do you have a touch of pessimist in you? Optimist International has reached the halfway point for the 2008-2009 year.

Dec 18, 2008
Happy Holidays
Happy holidays in this Optimist Season. It has been a busy first Quarter but I think we have positioned ourselves to have a great Year. Our first Quarterly Conference was a great success and I want to thank every one of you who participated.

Oct 23, 2008
First Quarterly
Our first Quarterly Conference being held at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley is coming up this November 7th thru the 9th. This is truly an event you will not want to miss.