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Choose Optimism — 86 episodes
Community Projects are a Thing
Junior Golf Championship w/ March Osland
Growth with Social Media and Membership
2nd Quarter Growth w/ Ritchie Stewart
OI Junior Golf Championship w/ Elise Lim
Junior Optimist Championship w/ Avery McGrath
Junior Golf Championship w/ Lev Abramson
Junior Golf Championships with Avery Hollingsworth
Junior Golf Championships Experiences with Kaden Frierson
Junior Optimists in Public Schools
Reflections from a Junior Optimist on being a club member
The Challenges of a small club
Yawn's to Dynamic Meetings
Growth
Top 10 in Retention - Connie Sohnleitner ranked 3rd in retention.
Top 10 in Retention - Ed Finn 6th in Retention
Top 10 Leaders in Growth for Q1
Risk Management & Safer Events
The Power of Wonder
Working to End Period Poverty
Bring Civility to our Organization and more
"JAM" in the Park
Members & Money
The MAGIC of Leadership
Club Projects "Ghost Tours"
Community Involvement
External Marketing
Membership Engagement & the C.A.R.E Program
Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art in the Community
A Community Project - Books for Kids
Growth Teams Helping Districts Making an Impact
Embracing the Journey: Our International President's Path to Optimism!
Building New Clubs using Social Media with Jim Pipe
Past International President "Don Arnwine"
Reflections with Len Tilney of the Sunrise Optimist Club of Lockport
Maximizing Your Superpower with Rhonda Scharf
Member Engagement and International Development
Spotlight - Governor Chuck Erickson from WINUM District
Spotlight -Governor John Good from the Illinois District
Inspiring Insights with Sunjay Nath
Looking Back to Look Forward
Fundraising: Festival of Trees for Christmas
Fundraising: Avenue of Flags
Fundraising: Spencerville and District Dinner Auction
Fundraising: Euchre Tournament with Marlene Phillips
Fundraising: Pool Tournament with Chris Giarde
Fundraising: Striping Program with Bob Pancich
Fundraising: Camel Races with Charles Snyder
10. Optimist Creed Series: "To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble."
9. Optimist Creed Series: "To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."
8. Optimist Creed Series: "To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile."
7. Optimist Creed Series: "To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future."
6. Optimist Creed Series: "To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own."
5. Optimist Creed Series: "To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best."
4. Optimist Creed Series: "To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true."
3. Optimist Creed Series: "To make all your friends feel that there is something in them."
2. Optimist Creed Series: "To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet."
1. Optimist Creed Series: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind."
Canadian Childhood Optimist Foundation with Tim Bell
How your Optimism can change your life
Junior Optimist International with Fatima Plater
Marketing & Branding
Optimist International Junior Golf
Growing Leaders through Junior Optimist International (JOI)
Shop with the Sheriff
Volunteering, Community Needs, and Social Media
Journey with Mike Listenberger
Leadership, Community Service & Governance
Essay Contest
Optimist International President, Tracy Huxley
World Oratorical Contest - Where it Began
Conversation with OI Executive Director, Cheryl Brenn
Scholarships Programs at Optimist International
How conduct a world class Oratorical Contest
Building New Clubs Around the World
Sandra Doyle Shares Her Optimist Story
Travel with OI President Bob McFadyen
Partnerships with Optimist International Foundation
Optimism Brings Out the Sunny Side in Life
The JOI of Optimism
Optimists in Your Community
Optimism with President Patsy and First Gent Ken
You've Got a Friend in Me!
Optimism and Mental Health
Peace of Mind
Optimist International History