Scholarships Programs at Optimist International
Join us for an overview of the scholarship programs from Amy Keller, Senior Director of International Programs at Optimist International. She walks us through the Oratorical Contest, Communication Con...
11 Sep 202317min
How conduct a world class Oratorical Contest
Russ Thomas & Janice Norman tell us about the single largest Oratorical Contest in Optimist International, in Forsyth County, Georgia. This oratorical contest gives over 5,000 students the opportunit...
4 Sep 202333min
Building New Clubs Around the World
Join us in learning more about building new clubs. Jim Boyd, Senior Director of New Club Building at Optimist International, is our guest to tell his optimist story and give us insight into building n...
28 Aug 202325min
Sandra Doyle Shares Her Optimist Story
Join us as our guest Sandra Doyle share's her Optimist story through difficult times, and how she used the Optimist Creed and being grateful for all the blessings she has today. Sandra is from Gaston,...
21 Aug 202324min
Travel with OI President Bob McFadyen
Join us as we travel with Optimist International President Bob McFadyen as he tells us of his journey this year. He tells us how he became an optimist member and his experiences as a leader. He also s...
14 Aug 202328min
Partnerships with Optimist International Foundation
Join us as we chat with Optimist International Foundation Executive Director Craig Boring, talking about the Scholarship Programs, Junior Optimist International, Grants and much more.
7 Aug 202336min
Optimism Brings Out the Sunny Side in Life
Join us as we chat with Past Governor Nova Sipe from Arizona about the tenet of the Creed "To look at the Sunny Side of Everything and make your Optimism come true." Optimism literally saved her li...
2 Okt 202226min
The JOI of Optimism
Optimism starts in our youth. Listen as our Junior Optimist International President Maya and her board discuss how Optimism impacts the lives of youth in a more direct way.
28 Mar 202231min
