Each year during the MN State Fair, clubs across the DMM (Dakota, Manitoba, Minnesota) Optimist District support a booth in the education building at the State Fair. Staffed by volunteers, its a chance for community involvment, club visibility, and new Optimist member outreach.

Topic: "How Can I Help My Friends Realize Their Value?"

Who: Youth under the age of 19 who have not yet graduated from high school or the equivalent.

This contest requires students under the age of 19 who have not yet graduated from high school or the equivalent to compose a 700- to 800-word essay around a central idea. The contest is designed to develop writing and critical thinking skills.