40th Annual Convention
August 28 – 29, 2026

Meal Package ($23 Savings Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday) $60

Full Hot Breakfast Buffet (Chef’s Choice)  $23

Lunch Buffet (Italian Theme Baked Chicken Alfredo, Eggplant Parmesan for the Vegetarians, Vegetable Medley + Steamed Broccoli + Zucchini & Squash, Dessert and Drink $25

Dinner Buffet: Grilled Chicken, Brisket, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Roll, Dessert and Drinks $35

Registration Fee (ONLY SELECT IF NOT EATING ANY MEALS ON SATURDAY) $5

Hotel Accomodations
505 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129
Hotel Phone 812-283-4411
$75 + tax per night cut off date 8/14/2026
Friday Night Entertainment: Derby Dinner Playhouse
$46 per person for a Friday evening. This price includes the salad bar, buffet dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are included- Alcohol and desserts would be extra. Show: Heart Break Hotel, An Elvis Presley Musical. Tickets will close August 6 at 12:00. Additional tickets maybe available until show is sold out. Contact David osborne for tickets after August 6th.
Please do not contact the Derby Dinner Playhouse for tickets. (They will charge you the full price)

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The Indiana South District Bulletin

 

Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose Members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves. 

The OPTIMIST difference… it’s all in our name!

What differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer opportunity is simple — OPTIMISM. And Optimists take their upbeat approach and work every day to make a difference for themselves and for the people around them. Optimists are people who believe that through positive action in their communities they can create a better tomorrow. 

2026-2027 Conferences and Conventions

1st Quarter Conference
November 7th, 2026 9 am EST

The Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center

651 Vestal Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168
More information to Come!
2nd Quarter Conference
January 16, 2027
Santa Claus Christian Church
16402 N. SR 245 Santa Claus, IN 47579
10 am to 3 pm EST

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