Essay Contest (International
Program)
The Optimist Essay contest is the 3rd most popular Optimist activity.
Please see the program planning guide for the theme and contest
rules. The project will take approximately 12 weeks to run from start
to finish and will need at least 3-5 Club members working on it.
Job Responsibilities by Position
Essay Contest News Release - Prior to event (.doc)
Sample Judges Thank You Letter
Essay Contest News Release - After event (.doc)
Oratorical Contest News Release - Prior to event (.doc)
Sample Judges Thank You Letter
Oratorical Contest News Release - After event (.doc)
Poster Contest Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities by Position
Sample Location Request Letter
Sample Principal Permission Letter
Sample Sponsor Prize Donation Request Letter
Sample Sponsor Donation Request Letter
Sample Judges Thank You Letter
Sample Sponsor Donation Thank You Letter
Sample Main Contact Thank You Letter
Job Responsibilities by Position
Fundraiser News Release (.docx)
Fundraiser News Release (.pdf)