Optimist International Foundation

08/21/2026

Honoring a legacy and celebrating excellence!

We were proud to present the Christian D. Larson Award in loving memory of Pacific Central District's very own Tighe Boyle.

We also celebrated an incredible milestone for our district: 20 of the now 22 Central Pacific President's Club members added or renewed their memberships this year! This special moment was captured just before the President's Club Reception at the Pacific Central District convention. Thank you to everyone who makes our community so strong!

07/21/2026

What an incredible weekend of inspiration, talent, and Optimism! We are still deeply moved by the powerful words shared during the 2026 World Oratorical Championships.

OIF President Fatima Plater stands proudly with the winners of this year's contest! Join us in celebrating these extraordinary achievements:
🏆 1st Place: Jordyn Velitchkov (Iowa)
🥈 2nd Place: Avishai Deshpande (North Carolina East)
🥉 3rd Place: Eliza Philip (Pacific Central)

07/16/2026

The Eleventh Annual Optimist International Oratorical competition is currently being held at St. Louis University Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17. It is being live streamed for those who want to follow along.

Thank you to the Optimist International Foundation for sponsoring, and we wish good luck to all of our contestants!

05/18/2026

JOIful Giving is all about coming together to make a real impact, and we’re not done yet. We have goals we’re working toward, and we truly believe we can reach them together!

Every donation, every share, and every act of support moves us closer. This is our chance to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Let's be the change!

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04/27/2026

Today is the day!

We’re kicking off JOIful Giving, our annual campaign to fuel something truly special. Every bit of support helps us benefit JOI Summit in July. It's going to be an unforgettable experience for all of our participants. This isn’t just about giving either. Together, we can lift each other up and build something bigger!

The link to donate will be below.
https://www.oifoundation.org/donate.cfm

04/24/2026

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Our JOIful Giving kicks off Monday the 27th! Every donation you make helps bring the JOI Summit to life this July. Every year, our program fuels connection, growth, and provides our youth with unforgettable moments.

Let’s come together, give with purpose, and make this year’s summit bigger and brighter than ever. Mark your calendars and spread the word. Let’s make it JOIful!

OIF Board JOIful Giving Campaign Message