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SUMMARY:4th Quarter Optimist District 13 Convention\, Billings\, Montana
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members!\nJoin us for the 4th Quarter Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana & NW Wyoming Optimist District 13 Member’s Meeting at the Billings Hotel and Conference Center in Billings\, Montana on August 10th\, 11th\, and 12th. \nHOTEL ACCOMMODATION\nIf you are planning on attending\, you are strongly encouraged to book a hotel room NOW using the attached booking instructions below.  A block of rooms has been set aside for our convention.  However\, they are anticipating the hotel will fill up fast due to the large 2023 Air Show (with the Blue Angels) being held in Billings on the same weekend. \nBooking a room online is easy.  All you have to do is to click on www.billingshotelmt.com\, select your dates and room type\, and enter group code 1667.  The room rate for Optimists is $119.00 USD until June 30th or until all the hotel rooms have been booked. \nCONVENTION REGISTRATION\n\nEarly Registration:  for members is $175 USD /$222 CDN if received & paid by June 30th.\nLate Registration:  for members is $200.00 USD /$255.00 CDN received and paid after June 30th\n\nTo register for the convention\, please complete the registration form below and mail it along with your cheque to Debbie Ettleman\, P.O Box 21160\, Billings\, MT 59104.  Make cheques payable to “Optimist Club of Lockwood.”  Please allow time for mailing to the US. \nCLICK HERE for a fillable copy of the registration form. \nTENTATIVE AGENDA\n\nTHURSDAY EVENING:  “Meet and Greet” – fun\, and games are afoot!\nFRIDAY – All-day meeting\nFRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL:  Big Ski “Wild Country Event” at the hotel with a live band\, redneck games\, and a barbecue\nSATURDAY MORNING – Meeting\nSATURDAY AFTERNOON:  Fun at the Billings Zoo (with lunch)\nSATURDAY EVENING:  Formal Banquet\n\nThe finalized meeting agenda will be posted as soon as it is available. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nikki McFerran (District Convention Chair) at nikki@blscales.com or by phone at 1-406-690-0878. \nHope to see you there! \n  \n   \n  \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/4th-quarter-optimist-district-13-convention-billings-montana/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Ln\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Member meetings,Optimist event,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230705T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Optimist International Convention
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members!\nRegistration for the 2023 Optimist International Convention from July 1st to 5th at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Arlington\, Virginia) is now open. \nACCOMMODATION: \nThe nightly room rate at the Hyatt Regency is $129.00 (USD) plus taxes. This rate is available for check-in as early as June 29th with check-out as late as July 6th.  The hotel is one of the closest hotels to Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) and has a shuttle service to and from the airport (5 minutes away). \nREGISTRATION:   \nFull conference EARLY BIRD registration for members is $384.37 (CDN) if paid for by May 1st\, 2023.   Note\, this does not include add-ons like the formal banquet. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: \nThe keynote speaker for this convention is Amy Downs (Oklahoma City Bombing Survivor and Motivational Speaker).  She began her career as a teller 32 years ago working for the Credit Union located in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. In 1995\, she was one of the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble following the Oklahoma City bombing which killed 168 people including 18 of her 33 co-workers at the credit union. Embracing her second chance at life\, Amy launched a campaign of self-improvement and empowerment. She went from a 355 lb couch potato to completing a full Ironman Triathlon. From a teller who couldn’t pass a math class to the CEO with a master’s degree in business administration. Amy still works for the same credit union which also survived the bombing\, now called Allegiance Credit Union\, serving as the president and CEO.  For more information about Amy\, please read the People Magazine article about her by CLICKING HERE. \nBecause the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel is just across the Potomac River from Washington DC\, there will be a great opportunity to watch the Fourth of July Fireworks. \nFor more information on the convention\, how to book a room\, or how to register\, please CLICK HERE \nLast year’s Convention in Reno was a great learning opportunity and a lot of fun.  We are sure the conference in 2023 will be even better! \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2023-optimist-international-convention/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan International Airport\, 2799 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA 22202\, United States\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Optimist event,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230613T203000
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SUMMARY:June 13th Optimist Club of Calgary Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available. \n6 PM – Dinner and drinks are available from the regular menu \n7 PM – Meeting starts \nJoin Zoom Meeting at 7 PM:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89532957484 \nMeeting Agenda \n\nFinancial Update from Club Treasurer\nPresident’s Annual Update Report\nNominations Accepted for Executive and Board Positions\nElection of 2023/24 Executive and Board Members\nClosing Comments\n\n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-club-of-calgary-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230509T203000
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SUMMARY:May 9th Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly club meeting with one of our favorite guest speakers! \nOur regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available. \nMEETING AGENDA    \n\n5:45 PM – Dinner and drinks are available from the regular menu\n6:45 PM – Meeting starts\n6:45 PM to 7:15 PM – Optimist Park Society AGM\n7:15 PM to 8 PM – Presentation by Lori Williams (Guest Speaker)\n8 PM to 8:30 PM – Optimist Club of Calgary business and updates\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting at 6:45 PM:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82435216302 \nGuest Speaker:  Lori Williams – Political Scientist\, Professor\, Journalist\, and TV Commentator. \nDiscussion Topic:  “Everything Politics and the Upcoming Provincial Election” \nLori teaches in the Department of Economics\, Justice\, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University. Her research and teaching interests include Canadian politics\, women and politics\, law\, Charter rights\, political philosophy\, ethics\, power\, and technology\, including social media. She also engages in media commentary on municipal\, provincial\, and national political life.  For more information on Lori\, CLICK HERE. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear her speak and gain some insight into the political party platforms for the upcoming Alberta Provincial Election on May 29th.  See you at the meeting! \nAttention Members:  If you know someone who may be interested in listening to Lori and/or joining our club\, invite them to the meeting! \n  \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/may-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230506T233000
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SUMMARY:3rd Quarter Optimist District 13 Meeting May 5th and 6th
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members!\nJoin us for the 3rd Quarter District 13 (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana & NW Wyoming) Meeting on Friday\, May 5th\, and Saturday\, 6th\, 2023! \nHOTEL ACCOMMODATION \nIMPORTANT UPDATE –  All rooms at The Medicine Hat Lodge are now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.    However\, we have negotiated a really good rate at Comfort Inn & Suites\, located at 2317-Trans-Canada Way SE (directly across the road from Medicine Hat Lodge). \nThe rate is $124 plus taxes. (2 queen beds or 1 king bed) This rate includes a hot breakfast. To book a room call the hotel at 1-403-504-1700 and mention it is under a group reservation for “Optimists”.  All rooms MUST be booked before Sunday\, Apr 30\, 2023.  After this date\, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate. \nIf you have any problems give De Mathews (District Meeting Chair) a call at 1-403-979-2734. \nMEETING REGISTRATION \nTo register for the meeting\, please CLICK HERE to fill out the registration form and email it to Meeting Chair De Mathews at de.matthews@telus.net.  Early bird registration fees are $185.00 if paid by April 15th. You can e-transfer the registration fee to the same email address. \nUPDATED AGENDA – as of April 26th \nNOTE:  All of the activities below will now be held at the Medicine Hat Lodge.  We will no longer be using Medicine Hat College.   \n\nFriday – Hotel check-in (anytime after 4 PM)\nFriday – Meeting Registration (4 PM to 7 PM) – adjacent to Lobby Ballrooms\nFriday – 7 PM – Cocktails and Socializing (Appetizers at 8:30 PM)\nFriday – 7:15 PM – Bob Wilkie (Former NHL Hockey Player and Motivational Speaker) – Topic:  “The Power of Attitude”\nSaturday – 8:00 AM to 4 PM – Meeting\, Training Sessions\, and Speakers – Ballrooms C & D (doors open at 7:30 AM)\nSaturday – 10:30 AM – District Oratorical Scholarship Contest\nSaturday – 6 PM – Cocktails and Socializing\nSaturday – 7 PM – Formal Banquet\, Speeches\, and Socializing\nSunday – 11 AM – Checkout and head home\n\nINFORMATION ON THE DISTRICT ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION \nThe meeting on Saturday will include the 2023 District Oratorical Scholarship Competition\, where the top two participants from each of the Regional Contests in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana will be invited to participate.  This event will be held on Saturday\, May 6th starting at 10:30 AM at the Medicine Hat Lodge.  The person who places first in this Contest will be invited to compete in the “Optimist International Oratorical Contest” later this summer.  For more information on who the winners were from the 2022 Regional and International Oratorical Scholarship Contests\, CLICK HERE. \nHope to see you there! \n      \nThe famous Saamis Teepee in Medicine Hat\, Alberta. The image was taken at Sunrise.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/3rd-quarter-optimist-district-13-meeting/
LOCATION:Medicine Hat Lodge\, 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE\, Medicine Hat\, AB T1B 3T8\, Medicine Hat\, Alberta\, T1B 3T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Optimist event,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230411T203000
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SUMMARY:April 11th Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly club meeting with a very special guest speaker! \nOur regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available. \n6 PM – Dinner and drinks are available from the regular menu \n7 PM – Meeting starts \nJoin Zoom Meeting at 7 PM:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86210762679 \nGuest Speaker:  Louis B Hobson – Movie and Theatre Critic\, Television and Radio Personality\, Journalist\, and Author. \nDiscussion Topic:  “What’s New in the World of Arts and Entertainment” \nBiography:  Louis B Hobson has been covering the theatre and film scene in Calgary for almost five decades. He began reviewing theatre and film for the Calgary Albertan while he was still a teacher at Central Memorial High School.  The Calgary Sun asked him to cover the arts scene for the 88 Winter Olympics after which Louis became a full-time employee of the Calgary Sun. His celebrity interviews were published in the Sun chain across Canada and were picked up by publications in Britain\, the US\, and Australia. \nAfter 20 years\, he retired but Postmedia asked him to continue reviewing theatre for the Calgary Herald. He is currently the only full-time theatre reviewer in Calgary.  Louis reviewed films for the Don\, Joanne\, and Coach Show on LITE96 FM Radio for more than 20 years and has been reviewing films for CTV Calgary News at NOON for 15 years. He reviews films each Friday for the Ottawa radio station 88.5 LIVE FM. \nHe is a playwright and director and has been directing for community theatre in Calgary for more than 50 years.  He is currently rehearsing the Agatha Christie thriller A Murder is Announced for Workshop Theatre for a run at the Pumphouse Theatre from March 10th to 18th\, 2023.  His children’s play A Dinosaur Tale is currently on a Canadian tour that kicked off in Winnipeg on February 4th\, 2023. \n   \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/april-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110630
CREATED:20230220T225442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T022701Z
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SUMMARY:March 14th Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available. \n6 PM – Dinner and drinks are available from the regular menu \n7 PM – Meeting starts \nJoin Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88231932381 \nGuest Speaker:  Ryan Hancock\, Calgary Stampede Foundation \nDiscussion Topic:  “Calgary Stampede Foundation and Program Updates” – including an update on the foundation’s vision for the Youth Campus and Stampede School
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/march-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230221T203000
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SUMMARY:Feb. Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS \nOur regularly scheduled meetings give members a great opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person (with dinner available starting at 6 PM)\, or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551737999 \nGuest Speaker:  Louis B Hobson – Movie and Theatre Critic\, Television and Radio Personality\, Journalist\, and Author. \nDiscussion Topic: “What’s New in the World of Arts and Entertainment”
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/feb-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110630
CREATED:20221129T005342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T235210Z
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SUMMARY:January 10 Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our regularly scheduled meetings give members a great opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics. Our next monthly club meeting will be held on Tuesday\, January 10th from 7 PM to8:30 PM. Members can participate in one of two ways:\n* Attend in person at the Danish Canadian Club (727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary). There is plenty of free parking. For those interested in having dinner off their menu\, it will be available starting at 6PM.\nOR\n*attend via ZOOM starting at 7:00 PM. Please find the ZOOM link below. \nZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION \nJOIN VIA WEBLINK:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85082298013\nJOIN BY PHONE:\nDial locally (Calgary): 1-587-328-1099\nMeeting ID: 850 8229 8013\nFind your local number:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbJncVjA0d \nWe have a very special guest joining us for the meeting His name is Barry Luft and he is a well-known raconteur\, folksinger\, musician\, recording artist\, and educator. His singing has woven rich\, colorful threads into the fabric of folk-style music in Alberta for more than fifty years.\nBarry presents Canadian\, British and American songs and ballads with instrumental accompaniment or cappella arrangements. He engages his audiences in these musical performances and gives a healthy lift to minds\, hearts\, and voices. Good times leave good memories! \nIf you like to listen to music and someone who is a great storyteller\, you will not want to miss this meeting.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/january-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member meetings
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