Remembering Past LG Muriel Crowther

It is with sadness that we inform you that Past Lieutenant Governor Muriel Crowther passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Saturday, January 26, 2013.  Muriel was a past member of the St. Albert Optimist Club and served as Lieutenant Governor of Zone 5.  Muriel helped organize the Optimist Float for Klondike Days in they early 2000 era. She will be remembered for her infectious smile and hearty laugh in addition to her contribution to the youth in our communities.

She is survived by her children Warren, Karyn, Janice, Brenda and Warren; siblings, Esther, Gordon, Vernon, Gert and Sonny and nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service on Saturday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Centre for Spiritual Living, 10580 - 113 Street, Edmonton.  In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated. Please send to Norwood Palliative Care at 10410 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5G 3A2.

Submitted by past Governor Keivin Wallace

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

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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