The 2022-2023 Alabama-Mississippi District's theme is "Striving for Excellence in Optimism." This year we will Strive for Excellence in Growth, Strive for Excellence in Training, Strive for Excellence in Marketing and Communication, Strive for Excellence in Community Engagement, and ultimately Strive for Excellence in Optimism. Each Optimist in the AL/MS district is key to our success. If we make Honor, if we make Distinguished, it will take all of us to make it happen. Each member in this great district must do their part to make greatness happen. I know that together we can.