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SUMMARY:2024 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest - APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students –  Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!\nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring an Oratorical Scholarship Contest for the 2023-24 school year.  The contest is open to students under 19 years of age on October 1\, 2023. Speakers will research\, write\, and present a four-to-five-minute speech on “How to Change the World With Optimism.”  We encourage students who have public speaking experience through school\, church\, Guides and Scouts\, 4-H\, Air Cadets\, and other organizations and training programs to enter. \nEntries will be accepted on a first-come basis starting on December 28th\, 2023 until February 27\, 2024.   To apply\, download the Oratorical Contest Application below\, complete it\, and submit it via e-mail to Bob Steele (Essay and 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 his/her parent\, a copy of proof of age\, and a brief statement of the school\, grade attended\, and previous speaking experience. \n2024_Oratorical_Application_Form \nThe contest will have a maximum of 12 contestants.  The actual Oratorical Competition will be held on Saturday\, March 16th.   See below for more information. \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. \n\nOPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY IN PERSON CONTEST – March 16th\, 2024 – 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants each receive a cash award and a certificate.  1st and 2nd place participants get the opportunity to compete in the Zone Oratorical Contest\nZONE CONTEST (Alberta) – late March/early April 2024 – 1st and 2nd place participants receive a plaque and the opportunity to compete in the District Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nDISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming) – May 4th\, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Calgary – There will be a total of 6 participants competing at this event – two participants each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana/NW Wyoming.  The student who places 1st will a $2\,500 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the Regional Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONTEST– July 2024\, St. Louis\, Missouri – 1st place winner receives a $5\,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the World Oratricical Contest\nWORLD ORATORICAL CONTEST – July 2024\, St. Louis\, Missouri – 1st place winner receives a $15\,000 scholarship\n\nFor more information\, please click on the following links: \n\n2023/24 Optimist International Oratorical Contest Promotional Video\nOptimist International Oratorical Contest Website\n\n   \n   \nPictures from our Optimist Club of Calgary 2023 Oratorical Contest at the Fish Creek Library on March 18th.  Pictured above from left to right:  Oratorical and Essay Contest Chair Bob Steele; Judges Joanne Smith\, Tuka Ali\, Cheryl Isnor\, and Joelle Church; and Club President Bill Campbell \n  \nPictures from the 2023 Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming (AMS&NW) District 13 Optimist Oratorical Contest in Medicine Hat on May 6th.  The contestants were from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana. \nCaroline G. from Western Canada High School in Calgary was the 1st Place Winner.  She won a $2\,500 scholarship at the District competition and the opportunity to compete at the Optimist International Regional and World Championships on July 20th and 21st\, 2023 in St. Louis\, Missouri.  Caroline is pictured above with her father Jason on the left\, and Optimist Club President Bill Campbell on the right. \nWell done Caroline!  We are proud of you. \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2024-optimist-club-of-calgary-oratorical-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Celebrate "Optimist Day" February 1st\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Optimist Day on February 1st\, 2024!\nWHAT IS OPTIMIST DAY? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfident people look to the future with hope\, and on Optimist Day we celebrate the volunteers who share their enthusiasm\, skills\, and talent to make that tomorrow a vibrant and peaceful one.  Optimist Day is celebrated throughout the world annually on the 1st Thursday of February.  This is a day where the world can be an optimist themselves in action\, plus join us in honoring Optimist clubs and members in their communities and worldwide for all they do year-round to promote efforts in bringing out the best in youth\, our communities\, and ourselves. \nDID YOU KNOW? … \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience has shown that optimists are healthier\, happier\, and more successful people; bouncing back quicker from personal setbacks and living longer    \nPOSSIBLE OPTIMIST DAY ACTIVITIES YOU COULD DO ON FEBRUARY 1ST:   \n\n\nEncourage someone to pursue their dreams – since the day is all about developing leaders and encouraging people to think big\, show support to someone you know who might need some advice. Remind them of their potential.\nVolunteer at an optimist organization – to make an impact on the lives of many\, volunteer at an optimist organization. Become part of the mission to “encourage positive thinking among people of all ages.”\nShare the Optimist Creed – with someone you know and talk about how it has made your life better\nPhone a friend or relative – talk about the sunny side of life\, and make them feel “there is something in them”\nDo a random act of kindness – to someone you meet during the day\nGive a friend or family member a compliment \nLet your optimism and positivity shine!\n\nHISTORY OF OPTIMIST DAY \nFor more information about Optimist Day\, CLICK HERE. \n\n#OptimistDay\n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/celebrate-optimist-day-february-1st-2024/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Member Appreciation,Optimist event
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SUMMARY:2nd Quarter Optimist District 13 Meeting February 16th and 17th
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members!\nJoin us for the 2nd Quarter District 13 (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana & NW Wyoming) Meeting on Friday\, February 16th\, and Saturday\, February 17th\, 2024 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. \nHOTEL ACCOMMODATION \nRoom Rate (double or king) is $139 plus taxes (Canadian) which includes breakfast.  The deadline for booking rooms at this rate is January 16\, 2024 \nTo book a room CLICK HERE.  Note\, the Group Reference Code is: # 021624ALL \nMEETING REGISTRATION \nTo register\, please click on the link below\, complete the registration form\, and email it to Meeting Chair De Mathews at de.matthews@telus.net. \n2nd Quarter District 13 Meeting Registration Form \nCOST:   \n\nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:   $175.00 CDN (if paid by January 16th\, 2024)\nAFTER JANUARY 16TH\, 2024:   $185.00 CDN\n\nRegistration forms and cheques can be mailed to All Nations Optimist Club\, Box 856\, Bow Island\, Alberta TOK OGO.  Please make cheques payable to All Nation Optimist Club or funds can be sent via E-Transfer to de.mathews@telus.net \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \n\nFriday – Hotel check-in (anytime after 4 PM)\nFriday – Meeting Registration (4 PM to 7 PM)\nFriday – 7 PM – Cocktails and Socializing (Appetizers at 8:30 PM)\nFriday – 7:30 PM to 11 PM – Social Event (to be announced soon)\nSaturday – 8:00 AM to 4 PM – Meeting\, Training Sessions\, and Speakers –\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 \nWelcome to Medicine Hat Lodge\, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham\, a pet-friendly retreat with a casino\, restaurants\, spa\, and indoor water park. The full-service hotel and convention center\, are ideal for hosting any type of event.  The Medicine Hat Lodge is one of Southern Alberta’s only four-star Resorts and is the largest hotel entertainment complex in Medicine Hat. \nWe are proud to offer a variety of amenities including 190 deluxe guest rooms and 30 luxury suites. Our deluxe guest rooms include two queen beds or one king-sized bed with a double pull-out couch. Our luxury suites include a bedroom with a king bed\, a sitting area with a pull-out couch\, and a full granite bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms include free individual Telus Optik WiFi networks and hard-wired internet connections. As a Trademark Collection by Wyndham\, we are excited to now offer our guests Wyndham rewards at the Lodge. \nThe Medicine Hat Lodge Resort Hotel also houses a Giant Indoor Water Slide Park with two slides\, a 24-hour Exercise Facility\, Alberta Massage & Spa\, Copper Coulee Casino\, and a Gift and fashion Boutique. \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/2024-2nd-quarter-district13-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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