Edmonton Dinner Club Hosts NOW Dinner

The Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club hosted a NOW (New Optimists Wanted) Dinner on Mondaym March 26th at the Royal Fork Restaurant.  About 36 members and guests attended. Guests included potential new members, Leduc and St. Albert Optimist members. President Wyn opened the meeting and Optimist Reva sang grace which was well received. We all enjoyed the buffet provided by the Royal Fork.

Pres-Elec Peggy was our MC and she gave an overview of Optimists. VP Warren and Past Pres Brian gave a power point presentation on our club. The presentation outlined both Optimist International programs and our clubs past activities and fund raising.

Lacy Hoyland was our guest speaker and she outlined the Child Seat Loaner Program and the benefits received from the Optimists. Past Pres Clint spoke on the Lunch program at St Catherine's School. Opt Peggy summarized a few other Optimist programs including the Juvenile Curling, she invited everyone look at some of the past year scrapbooks and then returned control of the meeting to Pres Wyn.

Prescient Wyn thanked everyone and invited our guests to join the club. We had our 50/50 draw, door prizes and recited The Optimist Creed, concluding the meeting.

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

An Optimist Evening

Hello Fellow Optimists!


The Optimist Club of Blackfalds has the pleasure of a visit from OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, DANNY RODGERS! 


We are throwing a party in his favor and we would love for you and your club members to attend! He is giving a speech to inspire and rejuvenate our members. Please see the attached invite and let me know ASAP if you would like tickets. Our venue, in Red Deer, only holds 100 people so act fast so you don’t miss out. Also, please forward this on to all of your club members.


Let’s show Danny what a wonderful District we are!


Edie McInnes
Optimist Club of Blackfalds

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