Optimist International 24 District Ohio

“District convention 11,555 district j o o i 11,467 district meetings 10,988 district spouse & guest fund 639 other 246 total 34,895”

“Expenses office expense 254 officer travel & other reimb. 3,839 conventions/meetings 39,521 junior golf tourney exp 28,344 badges, pins & jackets 1,141 gifts 186 scholrshp contest expense 2,950 miscellaneous 58 total 76,293”

“To provide services and training to optimist international affiliated clubs within the district area in order for clubs to provide services to and enhance the development of youth and communities. By providing hope and positive vision, optimists bring out the best in kids.”

“Oratorical and essay contests--optimist international sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money to pursue opportunities in higher education: the communication contest for the deaf and hard of hearing (ccdhh), the essay contest and the oratorical contest. The contests are conducted at the club level, then zone and regional (if necessary) and at the district level. District-level scholarships are funded by the optimist international foundations and awarded by optimist international.”

“Optimist international junior golf championship--the optimist junior golf program is an exciting and unique junior golf program for ages 10- 18. Optimist districts in the us conduct official qualifying tournaments for the optimist international junior golf championships. These qualifying tournaments are organized by optimist clubs and their volunteers and are overseen by a district chairperson. A limited number of golfers in each age division qualify for the optimist international junior golf championships provided they meet the established qualifying criteria.”