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Illinois Optimists By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.

Illinois Optimist clubs serve the youth of their communities in many different ways, filling the needs in their communities.

Be sure to mark your calendars early!  Next year’s Optimist International Convention is July 6-July 9 in New Orleans!
14/07/2026

Be sure to mark your calendars early! Next year’s Optimist International Convention is July 6-July 9 in New Orleans!

The 108th Optimist International Convention provides the perfect opportunity to recognize leaders and celebrate successe...
01/07/2026

The 108th Optimist International Convention provides the perfect opportunity to recognize leaders and celebrate successes!

Congratulations to Illinois Governor Nancy Silas Roach-Wilder and Steve and Middle America Vice President Liz Christman. Three months left to finish this year strong and Be the Change!

Sandi Schmidt was recognized for her three years of service on the Optimist International Board of Directors and was introduced as the Middle America Region’s Vice President-Elect.

Congratulations to the Granite City Optimist Club who was recognized for 100% of your members donating to the Optimist I...
29/06/2026

Congratulations to the Granite City Optimist Club who was recognized for 100% of your members donating to the Optimist International Foundation in the 2025-26 Optimist year. OIF President Fatima Plater recognized you at the Optimist International Convention.

Don’t miss your chance to vote!
26/02/2026

Don’t miss your chance to vote!

Your final chance to vote is coming up!

The OIF Board candidate elections will be open online until February 28, and then they are closing. We have three very talented candidates on our ballot this year. We are excited to announce the results!

Find the link to vote here. https://www.oifoundation.org/OIF-Board-Election.cfm.

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