Metropolitan Optimist Club of Tuscaloosa County

Chartered with Optimist International We are a Civic Organization and is part of Optimist International.

We are also members of the Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi District of Optimist International. Our Motto is "Friend Of Youth"
Our Creed
Promise your self to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to person you meet. To make all of your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sonny side of everything and make your optim

05/16/2026

Excitement is building for the 108th Optimist International Convention!

Join Optimists from across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and beyond as we gather June 28 – July 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida, for an unforgettable week of fellowship, leadership, networking, meetings, and fun!

Help make this year’s Convention even more memorable by donating a themed raffle basket that showcases your local community, businesses, products, and traditions.

Basket raffle proceeds will support:
✨ Youth groups participating in the Opening Ceremony
✨ Flag Bearers and Honor Guard recognition
✨ Speaker appreciation awards and gifts

Baskets may be brought to the Registration Office at the convention hotel or shipped in advance to:
Optimist International
Attn: Convention Committee
4494 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108

Shipped baskets must arrive by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Last year’s themed basket raffle was a huge success, and attendees are excited to participate again this summer! Fill out our raffle basket form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=F9KmLNhq40aygRh7G-lrrB1RBNwbM-NGk4pGx7zj_M1UMU5MOTAzOTlNS0pPRDhNR0szTEJYWllQNC4u&route=shorturl

Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Thank you for helping the Convention Committee create another outstanding and memorable convention!