Q3 Zone Meeting Invitation

Hi fellow Optimists.

The 3rd Quarter Zone meeting is scheduled for April 21st, 2013:

• Host Club:  Edmonton Beverly Optimist Club
• Location: Maple Leaf Athletic Club
• Address:  12133 67th Street NW, Edmonton
• Start Time:  10 am

The meeting will consist of:

• club reports, 
• a workshop on Internet safety, 
• election for the next LG, and
• lunch will follow the meeting.

All Optimists are urged to attend and partake in the workshop, vote in the LG election and enjoy a healthy lunch.

 Yours in Optimism
 Geoff Connor

Update Q1/Q2 Zone Meeting Invitation

Hi fellow Optimists.

The Zone meeting originally scheduled for November 25th has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 12th, 2013:

• Host Club:  Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club
• Location: West Jasper/Sherwood Community Centre
• Address:  9617 - 152nd Street NW, Edmonton
• Start Time:  10 am

This will be a combined 1st and 2nd Quarter Zone meeting.

The meeting will consist of:

• club reports, 
• a guest speaker, 
•  50/50 draw and door prizes, and
• lunch will follow the meeting.

Guest Speaker:  Brett Gore from the Edmonton office of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program will provide a short presentation on the Awards program and how it benefits the youth in our local community.

I ask that as many club members as possible attend this meeting and participate in meeting activities.

Yours in Optimist
Geoff Connor - LG Zone 5

Q1 Zone Meeting Invitation RESCHEDULED

Hello All.

The Zone meeting originally scheduled for November 18th has run into a scheduling conflict with the Beverly Club's Crib Tournament.  Since November 25th is Grey Cup weekend and everyone is busy for December, we will reschedule acombined 1st/2nd Quarter Zone meeting for an available weekend in January 2013.  This post will be updated with the meeting dates and locations once confirmed.

Lt Gov Geoff Connor

Invitiation to 3rd Quarter Zone Meeting

Hello Everyone -- The 3rd Quarter Zone Meeting will be held on April 14th, 2012 starting at 11 AM (new starting time), hosted by the Edmonton Beverly Optimist Club.  The meeting will be held at the Maple Leaf Club located on 12133 67 Street NW in Edmonton.  A light snack will be provided.  This is an important meeting as we will be electing the incoming Lieutenant Governor for 2012-13.  The Zone Oratorical Speak-off will follow the meeting.

Presidents, please bring other members from your club and if you can't make it yourself, please send a representative and a report from your club will be asked for on the agenda

Please RSVP your number of attendees to Keivin using the comments below, or by email; or landline 780-483-9482 a.s.a.p.

Yours in Optimism,

Peggy Dick, LG Zone 5

2nd Quarter Zone meeting Invitation

Hello Everyone -- This is your call to attend the 2nd Quarter Zone meeting, which is being held on Sunday Afternoon January 29th at Britannia Youngstown Community Hall 15927 - 105th Ave. Doors will be open at 1P, the meeting starts promptly at 2P and we expect it to be over by 4P. Coffee, cake, muffins/cookies will be served. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Hopefully the Ladies from the Stollery Childrens Hospital will be on hand.

Presidents, please bring other members from your club and if you can't make it yourself, please send a representative and a report from your club will be asked for on the agenda

Please RSVP your number of attendees to Keivin using the comments below, or by email; or landline 780-483-9482 a.s.a.p.

Yours in Optimism,

Peggy Dick, LG Zone 5

2011-12 Zone and District Meeting Dates

2011-12 Lt. Gov.
Peggy Dick

At the 4th Quarter Zone Meeting held in Leduc on September 17th, incoming Lieutenant Governor (LG) Peggy Dick announced that the Zone meetings for the coming year will be held:

• 1st Quarter Zone Meeting – Nov 19, 2011 in St. Albert, hosted by the St. Albert Optimist Club in conjunction with their 30th Anniversary.
• 2nd Quarter Zone Meeting – Jan 28th, 2012 in Edmonton, hosted by the Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club.  The District Growth Team will be attending to participate in the meeting.  Clubs are asked to encourage maximum member participation.
• 3rd Quarter Zone Meeting -  Apr 14th, 2012 in Edmonton, hosted by the Edmonton Beverly Optimist Club.  We will be electing the incoming LG for 2012-13.
• 4th Quarter Zone Meeting -  Sep 22nd, 2012 in Leduc, hosted by the Leduc-Black Gold Optimist Club.  LG Peggy will handing over to the incoming LG for 2012-13.

2011-12 Gov
Ted Huber

Incoming Governor Ted Huber announced the schedule for the 2011-12  District Conferences and Workshops:

• 1st Quarter District Conference - Great Falls, MT – 28-29 Oct 2011
• 2nd Quarter District Conference - Havre, MT - 24-25 Feb 2012
• 3rd Quarter District Conference and Oratorical Contest - Calgary, AB - 11-12 May 2012
• 2012 Annual District Convention - Red Deer, AB - 15-18 Aug 2012

4th Quarter Zone Meeting in Leduc

23 Optimists from the Optimist clubs in the Alberta Capital Region Zone attended the 4th quarter Zone meeting on Saturday, September 17th, at the Leduc Legion, hosted by the Leduc-Black Gold Optimist Club.

The Edmonton Beverly, Edmonton BrailTone, Edmonton Dinner, Leduc-Black Gold and both St. Albert Clubs reported on there summer activities and planned fall events.

Lt. Gov Trevor thanked everyone who helped him throughout the last year and presented Tim Horton coffee cards. The Presidents in turn congratulated him on a successful year.
This meeting featured outgoing Lieutenant Governor Trevor passing the Zone reigns on to incoming Lieutenant Governor Peggy Dick.

Opt Peggy identified that we need Membership Maintenance and handed out M&M’s candy to promote this.

Opt Peggy also introduced the concept of getting all the Zone clubs to participate in a Zone community service project and write a multi-club CPA.  She introduced the “Give Care to Kids” project which is seeking to replace worn-out toys and items in both of the kids playrooms at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

A delicious lunch of soup and sandwiches followed and our traditional horse shoe toss followed.