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Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Topic for the 2021-2022 school year is: “Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times”
Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2021 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.
How To Enter: Interested students submit a speech on the pre-assigned topic along with the application using the button below.
Optimist International Essay Contest
Topic for the 2021-2022 school year is: "How Does an Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2021 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.
How To Enter: Interested students must submit and essay on the assigned topic along with the application using the button below.
Junior Optimist International
Junior Optimist International was officially formed in 1988. It is the umbrella organization which links the local Junior Optimist International Clubs and members to others throughout the world. Much like Optimist International, Junior Optimist is governed by an International Board of Directors, as well as District Officers. From the Club level on up, Members have the opportunity to develop leadership and teambuilding skills all while helping communities. Each year there is an International Convention, which gives Members the opportunity to share in the decision-making process of the organization, meet young people with similar interests and goals, grow from training seminars…...and have fun!
Monthly Bingo
Optimist Club members play Bingo each month with children battling cancer. The children register through the Children's Cancer of the Carolinas and not only receive prizes for winning Bingo but also prized for best dancer during breaks and best costume or item for the monthly theme. It is a fun free event for these children who are often so isolated due to the pandemic.
