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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest In Person Competition Saturday January 24th
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members\, Contest Participants\, Family Members\, and Friends!\nHere’s your chance to show your support for young\, aspiring students!  Join us for the Optimist Club of Calgary’s 2026 Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition on Saturday\, January 24th\, 2026\, from 12:30 PM to 4 PM.  Optimists\, family\, friends\, teachers\, fellow students\, and the general public are welcome to join us and watch the competition.   It is free.\nTen participants under the age of 19 who have already pre-registered will research\, write\, and present a four- to five-minute speech on the topic “The Moment I\nRealized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.” \nLocation:  Fish Creek Library (across the street on the east side of Southcenter Mall). \nThe top two participants in this contest will be invited to compete at the 2026 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Contest\, which will be held sometime in April.  For more information about the Oratorical contests\, please see below. \nHope to see you on January 24th! \n \n  \nINFORMATION ON THE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 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. \nThere are various levels of competition as outlined below: \n\nOPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY IN-PERSON CONTEST – Our club contest will be held on January 24th\, 2026\, at the Fish Creek Library.  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants receive a cash award and a certificate.  1st and 2nd place participants get the opportunity to compete in the Zone Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nALBERTA ZONE CONTEST – This contest will be held in April 2026 (date and location to be determined) and will include participants from across Alberta. 1st and 2nd place participants will receive a certificate and the opportunity to compete in the District Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nDISTRICT 13 ORATORICAL CONTEST (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming) –  This contest will be held during the 3rd Quarter District Meeting on May 16th\, 2026\, in Saskatoon (location yet to be determined).  There will be 6 participants competing at this event – two participants each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana/Northern Wyoming.  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants will receive post-secondary scholarships from the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation of $2\,500\, $1\,500\, and $1\,000\, respectively. The participant who places 1st will also be invited to the Great Plains Regional Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONTEST – This contest will be held in July 2026 at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participant receives a $5\,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the World Oratorical Contest mentioned below. Students may compete in person or online using the Zoom platform.\nWORLD ORATORICAL CONTEST – This contest will be held in July 2026 at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participants from each of the Regional Oratorical Contests across Optimist International will compete in the 2026 World Championship Contest.  1st\, 2nd\, or 3rd place participants from this contest will receive a scholarship of $15\,000\, $10\,000\, or $5\,000\, respectively.  Participants may compete in person or online using the Zoom platform.\n\n \n  \nPICTURES FROM A PREVIOUS OPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY ORATORICAL CONTEST \n   \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2026-optimist-club-of-calgary-oratorical-scholarship-contest/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Library\, 11161 Bonaventure Dr SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 6S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities
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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of Calgary Essay Scholarship Contest NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students –  Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!\nCONTEST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED                 \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is excited to announce the return of its Essay Scholarship Contest for the 2025–26 school year!  This inspiring opportunity is open to students who are under 19 years of age as of October 1\, 2025. \nTo enter\, students are invited to craft a 700–800-word essay on the theme: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” So sharpen those pencils\, share your story\, and let your creative writing skills shine! \nSubmissions will be accepted until January 10\, 2026. \nTo apply\, download the Oratorical Contest Application described below\, complete it\, and submit it via e-mail to Bob Steele\, Essay Contest Chair\, at ironmanb@telusplanet.net with the Subject “Essay 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 and grade attended. Entries will be acknowledged as received\, and there will be no limit on entries. There will be a Zoom meeting between Mr. Steele and entrants in December to discuss the rules; it is recommended that entrants wait for that meeting before writing their essay. \nCONTEST APPLICATION FORM:   25-26_Essay_Application \nThere are medals and cash prizes of $300\, $200\, and $100 for the top three essays. The best essay will be entered into the Scholarship contest. All Optimist clubs in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana may enter this contest. One post-secondary scholarship valued at $2\,500 is awarded in this contest. \nAny questions regarding the contest should be directed to Bob Steele\, Contest Chair\, via email at ironmanb@telusplanet.net. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST    \nOptimist International sponsors the Essay contest to allow young people to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live.  The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience\, the experience of their country\, or a more historical perspective.  In addition to developing written expression skills\, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship. \nIn the past eleven Essay Contests\, the entrant from our club has earned the $2\,500 scholarship for our District six times. \nFor more information on the Essay Contest\, check out our website at https://optimistyyc.org/contests/ or the Optimist International Website by CLICKING HERE. \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2026-optimist-club-of-calgary-essay-scholarship-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2025 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition Saturday March 15th
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members\, Contest Participants\, Family Members\, and Friends!\nHere’s your chance to show your support for young\, aspiring students!  Join us for the Optimist Club of Calgary’s 2025 Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition on Saturday\, March 15th\, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM.  Optimists\, family\, friends\, teachers\, fellow students\, and the general public are welcome to join us and watch the competition.   It is free. \nTen under 18 participants who have already pre-registered will research\, write\, and present a four-to-five-minute speech on the topic “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.” \nLocation:  Fish Creek Library (across the street on the east side of Southcenter Mall). \nThe top two participants in this contest will be invited to compete at the 2025 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Contest which will be held sometime in April.  For more information about the Oratorical contests\, please see below. \nHope to see you on March 15th\, 2025! \n \nINFORMATION ON THE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 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. \nThere are various levels of competition as outlined below: \n\nOPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY IN PERSON CONTEST – Our club contest will be held on March 15th\, 2025 at the Fish Creek Library.  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants receive a cash award and a certificate.  1st and 2nd place participants get the opportunity to compete in the Zone Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nALBERTA ZONE CONTEST – This contest will be held in April 2025 (date and location to be determined) and will include participants from across Alberta. 1st and 2nd place participants will receive a certificate and the opportunity to compete in the District Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nDISTRICT 13 ORATORICAL CONTEST (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming) –  This contest will be held during the 3rd Quarter District Meeting on May 3rd\, 2025 starting at 10:30 AM at the Holiday Inn & Suites South in Red Deer\, Alberta.  There will be 6 participants competing at this event – two participants each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana/Northern Wyoming.  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants will receive post-secondary scholarships from the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation of $2\,500\, $1\,500\, and $1\,000 respectively. The participant who places 1st will also be invited to the Great Plains Regional Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONTEST – This contest will be held on July 17\, 2025\, at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participant receives a $5\,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the World Oratorical Contest mentioned below. Students may compete in person\, or online using the Zoom platform.\nWORLD ORATORICAL CONTEST – This contest will be held on July 18\, 2025\, at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participants from each of the Regional Oratorical Contests across Optimist International will compete in the 2025 World Championship Contest.  1st\, 2nd\, or 3rd place participants from this contest will receive a scholarship of $15\,000\, $10\,000\, or $5\,000 respectively.  Participants may compete in person\, or online using the Zoom platform.\n\n  \n \n  \nPICTURES FROM A PREVIOUS OPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY ORATORICAL CONTEST \n   \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2025-optimist-club-of-calgary-oratorical-scholarship-contest-competition/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Library\, 11161 Bonaventure Dr SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 6S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20240925T215525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T003635Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest - APPLICATIONS CLOSED
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 2024-25 school year. The contest is open to students under 19 years of age on October 1\, 2024. Speakers will research\, write\, and present a four-to-five-minute speech on “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.”  We encourage students who have public speaking experience through school\, church\, Guides and Scouts\, 4-H\, Air Cadets\, and other organizations and training programs\, like Toastmasters Youth Leadership\, to enter. \nIMPORTANT – Entries will be accepted on a first-come basis starting at 8 am on February 13th\, 2025\, until contest positions are filled. The contest will have a maximum of 10 contestants. \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 ==> 24-25_Oratorical_Application \nWhen completing the application\, please note the Sponsoring Club Name is the “Optimist Club of Calgary” and the Club Number is “13025”. \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. \nThere are various levels of competition as outlined below: \n\nOPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY IN PERSON CONTEST – Our club contest will be held on March 15th\, 2025 at the Fish Creek Library near Southcentre Mall in Calgary. 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants receive a cash award and a certificate.  1st and 2nd place participants get the opportunity to compete in the Zone Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nALBERTA ZONE CONTEST – This contest will be held in April 2025 (date and location to be determined) and will include participants from across Alberta. 1st and 2nd place participants will receive a certificate and the opportunity to compete in the District Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nDISTRICT 13 ORATORICAL CONTEST (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming) –  This contest will be held during the 3rd Quarter District Meeting on May 3rd\, 2025 starting at 10:30 AM at the Holiday Inn & Suites South in Red Deer\, Alberta.  There will be 6 participants competing at this event – two participants each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana/Northern Wyoming.  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants will receive post-secondary scholarships from the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation of $2\,500\, $1\,500\, and $1\,000 respectively. The participant who places 1st will also be invited to the Great Plains Regional Oratorical Contest mentioned below.\nGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONTEST – This contest will be held on July 17\, 2025\, at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participant receives a $5\,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the World Oratorical Contest mentioned below. Students may compete in person\, or online using the Zoom platform.\nWORLD ORATORICAL CONTEST – This contest will be held on July 18\, 2025\, at Optimist International Headquarters in St. Louis\, Missouri.  The 1st place participants from each of the Regional Oratorical Contests across Optimist International will compete in the 2025 World Championship Contest.  1st\, 2nd\, or 3rd place participants from this contest will receive a scholarship of $15\,000\, $10\,000\, or $5\,000 respectively.  Participants may compete in person\, or online using the Zoom platform.\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   \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2025-optimist-club-of-calgary-oratorical-scholarship-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240504T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20230715T201233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T233713Z
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SUMMARY:2024 3rd Quarter Optimist District 13 Meeting May 3rd and 4th in Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members – Join us at the meeting … and stay for a mini vacation!\nYou’re invited to the 3rd Quarter (AMS&NW) Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana & NW Wyoming) District Meeting on May 3rd and 4th\, 2024 at the Royal Hotel\, Trademark Collection (formerly the Executive Royal Inn)\, located at 2828 23 St NE\, Calgary\, Alberta. \nWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?\n\nHear some amazing speeches from Oratorical Scholarship Contest participants from across the District who will deliver a speech on this year’s topic: “How to Change the World With Optimism.”\nA chance to attend some informative workshops\nGet an update on what is happening in the District\nSocialize with optimist friends … and meet new ones\nExperience some Western hospitality at our “Stampede Round-Up” social on Friday night!\n\nHOTEL PRICING AND RESERVATIONS:\n\nTraditional King Guestroom (1 bed) – $132.00 CDN\nDouble Queen Guestroom (2 beds) – $134.00 CDN\n\nRoom rates above are guaranteed if booked by no later than April 3rd\, 2024.  BOOK EARLY! \nNOTE:  Rates quoted are per room based on single or double occupancy in $CDN and include free hot buffet breakfast\, WIFI\, and parking.  Additional adults are $10.00 per night per room.  All rates are subject to 15.54% in total taxes and fees.  The above room rates are valid for nights between April 30th to May 7th\, 2024 (in case you want to take a mini-vacation).  Rooms & types are subject to availability. The cancellation policy is 2 weeks before arrival. \nBOOK A ROOM:    Call the hotel at 403-291-2003 (local) or 1-877-769-2562 (US & Canada) and request Group Block “Optimist International” or Reference Code 050224OPT.  Do not try to book online as the code will not work.  If you are a Wyndham Rewards points collector\, make sure to provide your member number when booking. \nMEETING REGISTRATION COST:\nEarly Bird Registration (member or companion) – if received by April 3rd\, 2024 \n\n$199.00 (CDN) or $160.00 (USD)\n\nLate Registration (member or companion) – if received after April 3rd\, 2024 \n\n$220.00 (CDN) or $175.00 (USD)\n\nTo register\, please click on the link below\, download and complete the fillable PDF\, and send it along with your payment to Lyle Bennett using the instructions provided on the form.  If you are sending your form and payment via Canada or US Post\, your envelope must be postmarked by or before April 3rd to receive the early bird price. \nDEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS APRIL 17TH\, 2024 \n2024 Optimist 3rd Quarter AMS&NW District Meeting Registration Form (Fillable) \nTENTATIVE MEETING AGENDA:\n\nFriday – 4 PM or Later – Hotel check-in\nFriday – 4 PM to 7 PM – Registration – adjacent to the Emerald Ballroom A & B\nFriday – 5 PM to 6 PM – Executive Meeting (2023/24 District Leadership Team) – Silver Boardroom\, Main Floor\nFriday – 7 PM – Cocktails and Partying Begins! – Emerald Ballroom A & B\nFriday – 7:00 to 11:00 PM – Join us for our  “Stampede Roundup!” – Emerald Ballroom A & B – We have partnered with the Calgary Stampede to host this event which will include plenty of FUN\, food\, games\, free line dancing lessons\, and prizes for best Western attire.  Yahoo!\n\n      \n\nSaturday – 8:00 AM to 4 PM – Meeting\, Training Sessions\, and Speakers – Emerald Ballroom A & B\nSaturday – 10:30 AM to NOON – District Oratorical Scholarship Contest – Emerald Ballroom A & B\nSaturday – 6 PM – Cocktails and Socializing – Emerald Ballroom A & B\nSaturday – 7 PM – Formal Banquet\, Speeches\, and Socializing – Emerald Ballroom A & B\nSunday – 11 AM – Checkout and head home\n\nCOME TO THE MEETING … AND STAY FOR A ‘MINI-VACATION’.  YOU DESERVE IT!\nCome a few days before the meeting\, or stay after and take advantage of the above room rates which are valid for any night between April 30th and May 7th\, 2024. \n\nVisit Calgary – there are lots of great shopping (i.e. CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping) and sightseeing opportunities close to the hotel including the Calgary Zoo\, TELUS Sparks Science Centre\, Heritage Park & Automobile Museum\, Studio Bell National Music Centre\, and Calgary Tower – just to name a few!  Go for a bite to eat\, drink\, or shop along the 17th Avenue Retail and Entertainment District\, or the Kensington Entertainment District.  You could also check out some of the over 40 Craft Breweries in Calgary.\nVisit Drumheller\, Alberta (1.5 hours east of Calgary) – the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller (Alberta) is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the science of paleontology\nVisit Banff – take a day trip to Banff (1.5 hours west of Calgary).  There is an incredible amount to see and do around the town of Banff\, including Bow Falls\, Sulphur Mountain Gondola\, Lake Minnewanka\, Tunnel Mountain Drive\, Cave and Basin\, Banff Hot Springs\, Banff Springs Hotel\, and much more!\nVisit the Canadian Rockies – take a two or three-day trip and visit Banff\, the Bow Valley Parkway\, Lake Louise\, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise\, and the Victoria Glacier (at the back of Lake Louise).  In addition\, you could take a drive up the Columbia Icefields Parkway and see Bow Lake\, Bow Glacier\, Crowfoot Glacier\, and Peyto Lake Viewpoint.  This trip would require one or two nights of accommodation in Canmore\, Banff\, or Lake Louise.\n\nFor more information about what to do around Calgary\, Drumheller\, Banff\, and the Canadian Rockies\, download the following PDF document by clicking on the link below: \nShopping and Sightseeing Opportunities Around Calgary\, Drumheller\, Banff\, Canadian Rockies \nINFORMATION ABOUT THE HOTEL:\nThe Royal Hotel Calgary\, Trademark By Wyndham Collection is an ideal location for conferences and traveling families.  The hotel has recently gone through a significant upgrade to all of its rooms and banquet facilities\, including the addition of hypo-allergenic luxury flooring in all hotel rooms.  In-room amenities include generously sized rooms\, pillow-top mattresses\, a Keurig brewing station\, an HD flat-screen TV\, a mini fridge\, and a microwave.  For more information on the hotel\, including pictures of the rooms and amenities\, please CLICK HERE. \nINFORMATION ON THE DISTRICT AND WORLD ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS:\nThe meeting on Saturday\, May 4th\, 2024 will include the 2024 District Oratorical Scholarship Competition\, where the top two participants from each of the Regional Contests in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana/Wyoming will be invited to participate.  The person who places first in this Contest will receive a $2\,500 scholarship and be invited to compete in the 2024 Optimist International World Oratorical Championships in St. Louis\, Missouri\, USA in July 2024.  For more information\, please CLICK HERE. \nSee you on May 3rd and 4th! \n  \nPICTURES FROM THE 2023 Q3 DISTRICT MEETING IN MEDICINE HAT \n   \n   \n   \nThe above are pictures from our 2023 AMS&NW District Meeting in Medicine Hat\, Alberta.  The District Oratorical Winner was Caroline G. from Western Canada High School in Calgary\, Alberta.  She won a $2\,500 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the Optimist International Regional / World Championships in July 2023. \nCaroline is pictured above with her father Jason and Bill Campbell (Optimist Club of Calgary President)
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2024-q3-district13-meeting/
LOCATION:Royal Hotel Calgary\, Trademark Collection by Wyndham\, 2828 23 St NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 8T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Member meetings,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20240318T035053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T225217Z
UID:2444-1713704400-1713713400@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Contest Sunday April 21st
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Calgary Optimists!\nJoin us for the 2024 Alberta Regional Oratorical Scholarship Contest on Sunday\, April 21st from 1:00 PM to approximately 3:30 PM at the Penhold Senior Drop-in Centre in Penhold\, Alberta (approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes north of Calgary).\nParticipants who placed 1st and 2nd place in each of the local Optimist Club Oratorical Contests across the province (including ours) will research\, write\, and deliver a four-to-five-minute speech at this event on the topic “How to Change the World With Optimism.” Family\, friends\, teachers\, and fellow students are welcome to join us and watch the competition. \nInformation about the upcoming Optimist District 13 and Optimist International World Oratorical Contests:   \nThe 1st and 2nd place winners from the above-mentioned Alberta Regional Contest will be invited to compete at the 2024 District Oratorical Scholarship Contest on Saturday\, May 4th\, 2024 during the 3rd Quarter AMS&NW District 13 Meeting at the Royal Hotel in Calgary starting at 1030 AM.  At this district contest\, there will be a total of six participants – two each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana.  The 1st place winner from this District Contest will be invited to compete in the 2024 Optimist International World Oratorical Contest on July 18th and 19th at Saint Louis University St. Louis\, Missouri\, USA. \nHistory of the Optimist International World Oratorical Scholarship Contest  \nFirst conducted in 1928\, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2\,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide a first-place scholarship of $2\,500\, a second-place scholarship of $1\,500\, and a third-place scholarship of $1\,000. \n   \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2024-alberta-regional-optimist-oratorical-scholarship-contest-sunday-april-21st/
LOCATION:Penhold Senior Drop In Centre\, 3001 Minto St\,\, Penhold\, Alberta\, T0M 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20231207T225813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T183826Z
UID:1918-1710594000-1710604800@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition Saturday March 16th
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Members and Students!\nHere’s your chance to show your support for young\, aspiring students!  Join us for the Optimist Club of Calgary’s 2024 Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition on Saturday\, March 16th\, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM.  Optimists\, family\, friends\, teachers\, fellow students\, and the general public are welcome to join us and watch the competition.   It is free. \nLocation:  Room 3-16B\, Main Central Library (Downtown) – 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta \nTen under 18 participants who have already pre-registered will research\, write\, and present a four-to-five-minute speech on the topic “How to Change the World With Optimism.” \nThe top two winners from this contest will then be invited to compete at the 2024 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Contest which will be held sometime in April 2024. \nPaid parking is available in the City Hall parkade\, parking lots on the east side of the Library\, and street parking in the East Village.  Attendees could also take the C-Train and get off at the City Hall Station (it is a 1 block walk to the library). \nFor more information about the Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Contest\, CLICK HERE. \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org. \nSee you there! \n \n  \nPICTURES FROM OUR 2023 OPTIMIST CLUB OF CALGARY ORATORICAL CONTEST \n   \nThe above pictures were taken at our 2023 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Contest Event on March 18th\, 2023.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/march-16th-club-oratorical-scholarship-contest-competition/
LOCATION:Downton Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20230708T005746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T225202Z
UID:1470-1703750400-1709053200@optimistyyc.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20230708T010449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T033345Z
UID:1472-1697500800-1704758399@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Optimist Club of Calgary Essay Scholarship Contest
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students –  Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!\nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring an Essay Scholarship Contest for the 2023-24 school year.  The contest is open to students who are under 19 years of age on October 1\, 2023.  Students must write a 700-to-800-word essay on the topic “Optimism: How It Connects Us?” and submit it by January 8\, 2024. \nCONTEST APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED  \nEntries are now being accepted on a first-come basis until January 8th\, 2024 using the contest application form in the link below.  The contest will have a maximum of ten contestants.  Entries for the contest should be submitted by e-mail to Bob Steele (Essay and Oratorical Contest Chair) at ironmanb@telusplanet.net  with the Subject “Essay 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\, and grade attended. \nCONTEST APPLICATION FORM:    Essay Contest Application 2024 \nCONTEST INFORMATION:   Essay Contest Description 2024 \nMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPTIMIST ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST \nThe Essay contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live.  The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience\, the experience of their country\, or a more historical perspective.  In addition to developing skills for written expression\, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship. \n\nCLUB LEVEL CONTEST:  1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place participants each receive a cash award.  In addition\, the 1st place participant’s essay is automatically submitted to the District Level Contest.\nDISTRICT LEVEL CONTEST:  1st place participant receives a $2\,500 scholarship.\n\nFor more information on the Essay Contest\, check out our website at https://optimistyyc.org/contests/ or the Optimist International Website by CLICKING HERE. \n \nPictured above is Tony C.\, a high school student at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary.  He placed 1st in the 2023 Optimist Club of Calgary Essay Contest and then went on to compete in the Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and NW Wyoming District Contest where he also placed first and received a $2\,500 scholarship. \nWell done Tony!
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2024-optimist-club-of-calgary-essay-scholarship-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152224
CREATED:20230316T054230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T041915Z
UID:944-1682254800-1682263800@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Alberta Regional Oratorical Scholarship Contest in Calgary on Sunday\, April 23 from 1 PM to approximately 3:30 PM in the “Program Room” at the Country Hills Library in Calgary. Participants who placed 1st and 2nd place in each of the local Optimist Club Oratorical Contests across the province will research\, write and deliver a four-to-five-minute speech at this event on the topic “Discovering the Optimism within Me.”          \nFamily\, friends\, teachers\, and fellow students are welcome to join us and watch the competition. \nInformation about the upcoming Optimist District 13 and Optimist International World Oratorical Contests:   \nThe 1st and 2nd place winners from the above-mentioned Alberta Regional Contest will be invited to compete at the 2023 District Oratorical Scholarship Contest on Saturday\, May 6th\, 2023 at Medicine Hat College Theatre starting at 1030 AM.  At this District Contest\, there will be a total of six participants – two each from Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana.  The 1st place winner from this District Contest will then be invited to compete in the 2023 Optimist International World Oratorical Contest on July 20th and 21st at Saint Louis University St. Louis\, Missouri\, USA. \nHistory of the Optimist International World Oratorical Scholarship Contest  \nFirst conducted in 1928\, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2\,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide a first-place scholarship of $2\,500\, a second-place scholarship of $1\,500\, and a third-place scholarship of $1\,000. \n   \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2023-alberta-regional-optimist-oratorical-scholarship-contest/
LOCATION:Country Hills Library\, 11950 Country Village Link NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3K 6E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152225
CREATED:20230222T031050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T194619Z
UID:801-1679144400-1679153400@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:March 18th Club Oratorical Scholarship Contest Competition
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do this coming Saturday afternoon?  Here’s your chance to show your support for young\, aspiring students!\nJoin us for the Optimist Club of Calgary’s 2023 Oratorical Scholarship Contest competition on Saturday\, March 18th from 1 PM to 3:30 PM at the Fish Creek Library (across the street on the east side of Southcenter Mall). \nUnder 18 participants who have already pre-registered will research\, write and present a four-to-five-minute speech on the topic “Discovering the Optimism within Me”   The top two winners from this contest will then be invited to compete at the 2023 Alberta Regional Optimist Oratorical Contest in Calgary on Sunday\, April 23rd from NOON to 3 PM. \nFellow Optimists\, family\, friends\, teachers\, fellow students\, and the general public are welcome to join us and watch the competition.   It is free. \nFor more information\, click on the following link:  https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-oratorical-contest/ \n \nFor more information about our other Optimist Youth and Community Programs and the benefits of becoming a member\, check out our website at www.optimistyyc.org.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2023-oratorical-scholarship-contest-event/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Library\, 11161 Bonaventure Dr SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 6S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member activities,Optimist event,Scholarship Opportunities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152225
CREATED:20230107T212441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T002006Z
UID:716-1673078400-1677258000@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:Optimist Oratorical Contest
DESCRIPTION:Accepting Applications from now to February 24th\, 2023 \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring the Optimist International Oratorical Scholarship Contest for the 2022-23 school year.  The contest is open to students who are under 19 years of age on October 1\, 2022. Speakers will research\, write and present a four-to-five-minute speech on the topic “Discovering the Optimism within Me” at a date and location in Calgary yet to be determined. 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. \nAn Oratorical Contest Application containing all rules and other information can be found by clicking on the following link: \nhttps://www.optimist.org/documents/2023/programs/22-23_Oratorical_Application.pdf \nFor more information on the Oratorical Contest\, check out our website at https://optimistyyc.org/contests/ or the Optimist International Website by CLICKING HERE. \nEntries will be accepted on a first-come basis until February 24\, 2023. The contest will have a maximum of ten contestants.  The actual speaking event will be held in Calgary sometime in mid-March\, with a date yet to be determined. \nEntries for the contest should be submitted by 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. \nThe Optimist Club will judge the local students’ speeches based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. Winners will receive AWARDS and the winning speeches will be sent to the Zone level\, and possibly the District level for the opportunity to win college scholarships. Winners of the District level will be eligible to compete in a regional competition in St. Louis\, Missouri\, at Saint Louis University. \nWinners of the regional contests will compete in the World Championship also held at Saint Louis University. Students could possibly win up to $22\,500 in scholarships! \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-oratorical-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Scholarship Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230130T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152225
CREATED:20221128T235820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T040217Z
UID:687-1665388800-1675121400@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:Optimist Essay Contest - NOW CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest for the 2022-23 school year.  The contest is open to students who are under 19 years of age on October 1\, 2022. Students must write a 700-to-800-word essay on the topic “Who is an Everyday Hero That Brings Out the Optimism in You?” \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary Essay Contest is now closed. Nine students have entered. Results will be posted on this website after February 15.  \nEntries were accepted on a first come\, first entered basis. All entries were acknowledged on receipt by the Optimist Club of Calgary. \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary will give cash prizes of $100\, $75 and $50 to the three best essays entered into the contest. The best essay will be forwarded to a second contest in which the best essays from all the Optimist clubs in the Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Montana\, and Northern Wyoming District are entered. The best essay from this group will receive a $2\,500 post-secondary scholarship provided by the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation. \nFor more information about the Essay Contest\, visit the Optimist International Website.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-essay-contest/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Scholarship Opportunities
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