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Optimist International
Students prepare and deliver a four-to-five-minute speech on an assigned annual topic, starting at a local Optimist Club and advancing through district, regional and world rounds. The 2026-27 topic is on how one's actions strengthen those around them. Scholarships are awarded at each level.
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