Wisconsin North-Upper Michigan Optimists

10/02/2026

Happy Optimist New Year! Join the Optimist Movement. Your wings already exist. All you have to do is fly!

09/23/2026

Make plans now to go to New Orleans for Optimist International Convention.

New Orleans is the destination. The experience is so much more. ⚜️

There’s something special about being together at the Optimist International Convention. It’s where Optimists from different communities, districts, and even countries come together to connect, learn, share ideas, celebrate successes, and rediscover the energy that comes from being part of something bigger.

When you attend, you’ll have opportunities to:

💡Discover new ideas you can take home to strengthen your Club and better serve your community.
🤝 Connect with fellow Optimists who understand your challenges, share your passion, and can become valuable resources and lifelong friends.
🌟 Be inspired by speakers, workshops, and fellow members who remind us why the work we do matters.
🎉 Celebrate Optimism and the accomplishments of Clubs and members making a difference around the world.
❤️ Recharge your Optimist spirit and return home with renewed enthusiasm for serving youth and your community.

The Convention isn’t simply a meeting. It’s an experience and one that can change the way you experience Optimism all year long.

Make plans to join your Optimist family in one of America’s most unforgettable cities for the 2027 Optimist International Convention, July 6–9 in New Orleans!

⚜️ Come for New Orleans. Leave with new ideas, new friendships, and a renewed passion for Optimism.

09/19/2026

The Chippewa Falls Optimist Club night crew is ready to serve you at Chippewa Falls Octoberfest. Brave the rain and come get your cheese curds, brats, hot dogs, German potato salad and french fries.

09/10/2026

Zone 1 2026-27 Lt. Governor Angie Riemer installed officers in the UW Eau Claire College Club. What an enthusiastic group of young people to lead their Optimist club.

08/23/2026

What an amazing 4th quarter convention. We stood tall and faced the sun and realized that our wings already exist and all we have to do is fly!

08/22/2026

Installation of 2026-27 District Team. Thank you for joining the team.

Congratulations 2026-27 district leadership

Ben Elsner
Chuck Erickson
Literacy Louise
Angie Riemer

08/22/2026

Stand Tall... Face The Sun

08/22/2026

Congratulations 2026-27 district leadership

Ben Elsner
Chuck Erickson
Literacy Louise
Angie Riemer