For Optimist clubs
More time for kids, less time on club paperwork
Optimist clubs exist to bring out the best in youth — essay contests, oratorical competitions, youth sports, scholarships. MemberDay handles the club machinery behind those programs: members, dues, event logistics, volunteers, and communication, in one place any officer can pick up.
No per-member fees · $29/mo flat · No credit card to start
Service club software since 2003
MemberDay is built by the Portalbuzz team — the platform service clubs, including Optimist clubs, relied on for years. When it shut down in 2024, we rebuilt on modern technology so volunteer-led clubs would have a home that keeps improving.
Our story since 2003 →Sound familiar?
Youth programs are event-heavy
Contests, tournaments, and recognition nights mean registrations, forms, volunteers, and follow-up — a lot of moving parts for a small officer team.
Community contacts everywhere
Teachers, coaches, parents, judges, sponsors — the people who make programs work aren’t members, and tracking them in a personal address book doesn’t scale.
The same officers, every year
When running the club is hard, nobody wants to take over. Simple systems make officer roles something members will actually volunteer for.
How clubs like yours use MemberDay
The whole club, one platform
Event registration
Online registration with custom forms for contests and programs — and online payment when you need it.
Learn more →Surveys & forms
Collect entries, feedback, and volunteer interest with AI-assisted forms — it can even import your existing PDF forms.
Learn more →Member email
Reach members, parents, and community volunteers with targeted lists that update themselves.
Learn more →Dues & invoicing
Bulk dues billing with online payments and zero platform markup — every dollar goes to youth programs.
Learn more →Groups
Program committees get their own space for planning, files, and tasks — with clean year-to-year handoffs.
Learn more →Club website
Publish programs, winners, and club news on a site that stays current automatically.
Learn more →Everything above is included or an inexpensive add-on — see simple, flat pricing.
Already have a system (or a spreadsheet)?
Send us whatever you have — an export from another platform, spreadsheets, even paper rosters you’ve typed up — and our team migrates your club free, usually within a week. The 45-day trial leaves plenty of time to run real club work before you decide.
FAQ
MemberDay for Optimist clubs
Is MemberDay affiliated with Optimist International?
No — MemberDay is independent software for any club. Official Optimist International reporting stays in their systems; MemberDay runs your club’s roster, dues, events, and communication.
Can parents and volunteers register for events without joining?
Yes. Events support non-member registration with custom form fields, and MemberDay tracks those contacts so next year’s program outreach starts warm.
What does MemberDay cost?
$29/month or $319/year flat, unlimited members and contacts. 45-day free trial, free migration, no setup fee, no contract.
How fast can a volunteer-run club get started?
Most clubs are operational within a week: we import your roster free, you set up your first event, and officers learn the basics in an afternoon. The trial gives you 45 days to prove it to your board.
MemberDay for other clubs
Try MemberDay with your Optimist club
Explore the full platform free for 45 days — long enough to bring it to your next board meeting. No setup fees, no credit card, no contract.