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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING JANUARY 8TH AT 8 AM
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students – Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!                                   \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is thrilled to host once again its Oratorical Scholarship Contest for the 2025–26 school year!  This exciting opportunity is open to students under 19 years of age as of October 1\, 2025. \nContestants will research\, write\, and deliver a powerful four- to five-minute speech on the inspiring theme: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.”  We encourage students with public speaking experience — whether through school\, church\, Guides and Scouts\, 4-H\, Air Cadets\, or programs like Toastmasters Youth Leadership.  Now is your chance to step up\, share your voice and creative writing skills\, and shine! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE – Entries will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 a.m. on January 8\, 2026. The contest is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Please note that any submissions received before January 8 will not be considered. \nTo apply\, download the Oratorical Contest Application below\, complete it\, and submit it via e-mail to Bob Steele\, Oratorical Contest Chair\, at ironmanb@telusplanet.net with the Subject “Oratorical Contest”. The entry must include a completed application form\, signed by the entrant and their parent/guardian\, a copy of proof of age\, and a brief statement of the school\, grade attended\, and previous speaking experience. \nORATORICAL CONTEST APPLICATION FORM ==>  25-26_Oratorical_Application \nWhen completing the application\, please note the Sponsoring Club Name is the “Optimist Club of Calgary\,” and the Club Number is “13025”. \nOur Optimist Club of Calgary In-Person Contest will be held on January 24\, 2026\, at 12:30 pm at the Fish Creek Branch of Calgary Public Library\, 11661 Bonaventure Dr. SE. There are medals and cash prizes of $300\, $200\, and $100\, and the first two speakers will advance to the Scholarship contest. They will compete in a contest for all clubs in Alberta during April to choose two speakers for the Scholarship Contest on May 16 in Saskatoon. Post-secondary Scholarships valued at $2\,500\, $1\,500\, and $1\,000 are awarded in the district contest. \nINFORMATION ON THE OPTIMIST ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST \nBeginning in 1928\, the Optimist International Oratorical Scholarship Contest has become the longest-running program of Optimist International. The contest is designed for young people to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with an opportunity to compete for multiple post-secondary scholarships with a pre-assigned topic. \nFor more information\, please click on the following link:   https://optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm \nPictures from a previous contest are below
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2026-optimist-club-of-calgary-oratorical-scholarship-contest-2/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting Tuesday January 13th
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our monthly meet-ups!  They’re the perfect chance for members to connect\, share stories\, and soak up insights from top-notch guest speakers who dive into today’s most compelling topics.  Join us in person or hop on Zoom—either way\, it’s an energizing experience you’ll want to be part of! \nDate:  Tuesday\, January 13th\, 2026 \nLocation: Limerick’s Traditional Pub\, 7304 Macleod Trail\, Calgary\, Alberta\, on the main floor (private meeting room). \nParking:  Free parking is available at the back of the restaurant. \n5:00 PM – 7 PM – Dinner and drinks available anytime after 5 PM.  To view the Limericks menu – CLICK HERE \nFood and Drink Specials: \n\nTuesday food and drink specials include a AAA Steak Sandwich for $13.99 and Kampus Amber Lager (16 oz) for $7.00.  Happy/Appy Hour is also available from 2 PM to 6 PM.\n\n7 PM – 8:30 PM – Member Meeting (agenda to be provided in advance) \nJoin the ZOOM Meeting at 7 PM:  Link to be provided before the meeting \n8:30 PM to ??? – Socializing after the meeting \nGuest Speaker:  Nicole Haycock – Retired Music Educator and Longstanding Optimist Club of Calgary Member \n\nNicole proudly holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary. She taught secondary music for the Calgary Board of Education for 32 years. School bands\, under her direction\, were the recipients of numerous awards\, including Most Outstanding Junior High Performance from various music festivals. Personally\, Nicole was very honoured to receive the Elkhorn Music Director of the Year Award 2024! Nicole has also received the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award in 2010 and the Pan-Canadian Teaching Award. Recently retired\, Nicole continues to support her peers and their students by guest teaching\, guest conducting\, and teaching brass masterclasses. Since 1990\, she has been the Coordinator of the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop. She is very grateful for the opportunity to work with so many outstanding music educators and young musicians throughout her years. Nicole believes strongly in getting involved with our music community and has contributed to Phi Beta Mu\, CADME\, AIBF South\, and adjudicated the Calgary Stampede Parade for 17 years. She has thoroughly enjoyed performing with the Cappy Smart Band\, Westwinds Wind Orchestra\, and\, currently\, the Foothills Music Society. She actively seeks professional development opportunities to continuously build her abilities to inspire students.\n\nDiscussion Topic:  “Update on the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop”  \n\nEstablished in 1982 by the Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education\, the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop is an annual program offering musicians from Grade 5 through adulthood an immersive environment to refine technical skills and build connections with professional educators. Now in its 43rd year\, the workshop has been sponsored by the Optimist Club of Calgary since its inception. For more information\, visit Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop.\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Limericks Traditional Public House\, 7304 Macleod Trail\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 0L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Member meetings,Social Activity
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