The Optimist is the quarterly magazine of Optimist International. The Optimist is published October 1, January 15, April 1 and June 1.

Current Edition:

Spring 2018 - Read it online!

The Optimist Archived Copies:

Winter 2018
Fall 2017
Summer 2017
Spring 2017
Winter 2017
Fall 2016
Summer 2016
Spring 2016
Winter 2016
Fall 2015
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
Winter 2015
Fall 2014
Summer 2014
Spring 2014
Winter 2014
Fall 2013
Summer 2013
Spring 2013
Winter 2013
Fall 2012
Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Winter 2012

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