Join us today as we talk to Erin Reese, from the Optimist Club of Urbandale, Iowa, she'll be telling us about Risk Management & Safer Events for Clubs and Optimist International Insurance coverage.

Join us as our guest Dan Mills, from the Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo shares his take on what the "Power of Wonder" can give you a feeling of surprise. He tells about the breakout he gave on this topic from the 2025 Optimist International Convention.

Dan's club is in the western side of the Michigan District. he has served as a club president, Lt. Governor, is a Past Governor and served on the Optimist International Leadership Committee as the chair.

Learn more about the Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo.

Join us as our guest, Carroll Metzger, from the Twin Cities Optimist Club of Missouri, shares what the Period Project is through the Aunt Rose Project. They also provide young men hygiene products and education materials.

The Aunt Rose Project works with non profits in Jefferson County Mo to provide free period products to people in need. https://www.facebook.com/theauntroseproject/

Learn more about the Twin Cities Optimist Club https://twincityoptimist.org/

Join us as our guest, Cheryl Brenn, Executive Director of Optimist International shares her thoughts on civility and why we need it so much today. She will also share her thoughts on direction of our organization and where we are heading.

Learn more about Optimist International https://www.optimist.org/ .

Join us as our guest Donna Johnson, from the Temple Optimist Club of Georgia shares a joint community project Just A Minute in the Park. This is a joint project with the Temple Recreation Department, to target mental health for total wellness and issues that youth have. This event is FREE to provide information to families. It also gave youth fun activities. Along with other donations the club received a grant from Optimist International Foundation.

Learn more about JAM in the Park https://newsandviewsusa.com/event/j-a-m-in-the-park-healing-with-heroes-2/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/240-rome-st-temple-ga-30179-3932-united-states/jam-in-the-park/1743042776607385/

More information about the Temple Optimist Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162842953779467/

Club Grants from Optimist International Foundation https://www.oifoundation.org/downloads/2025-Club-Grant-Info.pdf

Join us as Corey Rieck, from the Gilmore Optimist Club of Georgia shares how starting a Golf Tournament Project and raising money for youth activities in the community helped him build relationships by growing membership.

Learn more about the Gilmore Optimist Club https://www.facebook.com/GilmerCountyOptimist/

Join us as we welcome Bonnie Sherbert, the Governor of the South Carolina District who shares her take on the Magic of Leadership and how it is for everyone. She shares the aspects of leadership.

Learn more about the South Carolina District https://www.scoptimist.org/

Join us as Valerie Gordon from the Optimist Club of Roseburg, Oregon shares her insights on a unique project to raise funds for the club. She also shares how other club projects help to grow relationships.

Learn more about the Ghost Tours and get tickets: https://www.hauntedroseburg.com/