Illinois District of Optimist International

Illinois District Convention
2020-08-07 16:00 - 2020-08-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | Decatur Conference Center @ Hotel, 4191 US HWY 36 West, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States

Spring Conference Illinois District
2020-04-17 16:00 - 2020-04-18 17:00 | Decatur Conference Center @ Hotel, 4191 US HWY 36 West, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States

Winter Conference Illinois District
2020-01-24 16:00 - 2020-01-25 17:00 | Decatur Conference Center @ Hotel, 4191 US HWY 36 West, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States

Fall conference Illinois District
2019-10-18 16:00 - 2019-10-19 17:00 | Decatur Conference Center @ Hotel, 4191 US HWY 36 West, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States

Illinois Optimist Convention
2019-08-02 - 2019-08-04 | The Radisson Hotel, Normal IL, 8 Traders Cir, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Our annual Illinois Optimist Convention is when we elect our Governor-elect for the 2019-20 Optimist year, vote on any policy amendments, and kick off the training for the 2019-20 Optimist year. Included will be a memorial service for us to remember the Illinois Optimists who’ve passed away. The Governor’s banquet provides the perfect way to celebrate the new team that will start their important positions on October 1.
You can make your room reservation now at
Illinois Optimist Conference August 2019 Radisson Hotel Normal – Promotional Code: OPTAUG
Reserve online or call the Radisson at 309-862-0101 and reference Illinois Optimist Conference.

Optimist International Convention
2019-06-30 - 2019-07-03 | Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY, 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Celebrating the Centennial of Optimist International

Optimist International Birthday
2019-06-19
The Optimist International Organization turns 100 Years old on June 19th, 2019!

Illinois Optimist Conference
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-13 | The Radisson Hotel, Normal IL, 8 Traders Cir, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
There’s nothing better than the Optimist International Scholarship Contests. You won’t want to miss the finals of the Oratorical Contest and the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at this conference. We’ll also hear the winner of our Essay Contest read their winning essay. Another highlight is our annual Poster Contest, with prizes awarded to the top three young men and young women who enter this fun contest.
Don’t miss out. Go ahead and make your room reservation now at
Illinois Optimist Conference April 2019 Radisson Hotel Normal – Promotional Code: OPTAPR
Reserve online or call the Radisson at 309-862-0101 and reference Illinois Optimist Conference.

Illinois Optimist Conference
2019-01-25 - 2019-01-26 | The Radisson Hotel, Normal IL, 8 Traders Cir, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Second quarter is the time we celebrate the successes of the prior Optimist year. Awards will be presented for the 2017-18 Optimist year. There will be plenty of time for fellowship with your Optimist peers and training to take home to your club, helping us all be the best Optimist members ever!
Want to really plan ahead? Go ahead and make your room reservation now at
Illinois Optimist Conference January 2019 Radisson Hotel Normal – Promotional Code: OPTJAN
Reserve online or call the Radisson at 309-862-0101 and reference Illinois Optimist Conference.

Illinois Optimist Conference
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-06 | The Radisson Hotel, Normal IL, 8 Traders Cir, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
The first conference of the 2018-19 Optimist year kicks off our centennial celebration. Optimist International turns 100 years old in June, so let’s get this party started! Plans are underway for the conference training events, but we know we’ll have an Optimist International rep, presenting these sessions:

We and Them IS Us (working together to make the most of differences between generations)
100 Years! Let’s Celebrate (what the Centennial can do for you and your club and how your club can celebrate it)
100 Ways to Appreciate Our Members (learn why appreciating members keeps them engaged)
Back to Basics – Budgeting Club Activities (basics of budgeting our club’s activities)

Watch here for more details about other training and events as the date gets closer.
You can reserve your room now:
Illinois Optimist Conference October 2018 Radisson Hotel Normal – Promotional Code: ILOPTM
Reserve online or call the Radisson at 309-862-0101 and reference Illinois Optimist Conference.

Illinois Optimist Convention
2018-08-10 - 2018-08-12 | The Chateau Bloomington, 1621 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Patsy Garner, a member of the Optimist International Board of Directors, and Ken Garner, Past Optimist International President and a Certified International Trainer, will join us at our District Convention August 10-12, to provide tools and training to encourage us all to be better Optimists. Both of them bring a lot of experience, knowledge, and fun to the table.
If you’ve not already registered for the Convention, do it now! You don’t want to miss the chance to hear what Patsy, Ken, and the other presenters have to share with us in Bloomington. Following our hospitality room and Executive Board Meeting on Friday evening, Saturday will be packed with training sessions (Saturday’s schedule is attached).
Saturday evening will be our Governor’s Banquet, and we encourage everyone to stay in Bloomington to attend this dinner. Along with the installation of officers for next year, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from our Governor, Governor-Designate, and Past International President Ken Garner.
Registration Form
2018_IL_Convention Agenda

1st Quarter District Conference
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-21 | The Chateau Bloomington, 1621 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
If you have never attended a conference and want to see what it is all about –
This is the one for you – All Optimist Members are welcome to attend.
