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SUMMARY:Elbow River Casino Club Fundraising Event May 17th & 18th
DESCRIPTION:Attention Optimist Volunteers!\nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is hosting a casino at the Elbow River Casino on May 17th and 18th\, 2023.  This is an important fundraiser for the club and members have the opportunity to volunteer to fill a variety of positions including General Manager\, Banker\, Cashier\, Chip Runner\, and Count Room. \nThere are two shifts each day with the following volunteer shifts still open as of April 17th\, 2023: \n\nWednesday\, May 17th – 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM –  Backup Count Room Staff (1)\, Backup Cash Cage (1)\nThursday\, May 18th – 11 AM to 7 PM – Chip Runner (1)\nThursday\, May 18th – 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM – Count Room Staff (2)\, Backup Count Room (1)\n\nTraining will be provided to those who have never worked at a casino.  The dress code is casual.  One meal will be provided per shift.  Parking is available outdoors on the south side of the building\, or in the underground heated free parking (enter on the south side of the building). \nInterested in volunteering?  Please check out the shifts that are still available and sign up by CLICKING HERE.\nFor more information\, please email Casino Chair\, Allen Radomski at AllenR@amrdesignworks.com. \nSee you there! \n  \n  
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/elbow-river-casino-club-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:Elbow River Casino\, 218 18 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member activities,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230301T025306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T201123Z
UID:908-1684177200-1684182600@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:May 15th Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During regularly scheduled board meetings\, Club Executive and Board Members discuss business-related items for the club. \nClub members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85864170103
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/may-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230301T024625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T033654Z
UID:815-1683658800-1683664200@optimistyyc.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230130T024518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T210209Z
UID:839-1683302400-1683415800@optimistyyc.org
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230623T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230420T041132Z
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SUMMARY:Limited Time Offer - Optimist Club of Calgary Polo Shirts
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Optimist Club of Calgary Members!\nAre you interested in buying an Optimist Club of Calgary branded polo shirt?  If so\, here’s your chance!\nDON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  THE FINAL DEADLINE TO ORDER A SHIRT IS JUNE 23RD\, 2023 AT MIDNIGHT!\nFrom now until Friday\, June 23rd\, 2023\, you can buy ONE shirt identical to the one below for a special subsidized total price of $25.00. Normally\, these shirts actually cost around $55.00 (including branding\, delivery\, and GST).  For your information\, the board has approved paying the difference between the above price and the actual cost as a member appreciation benefit. \n  \n  \nShirt Description:  \nFabric: \n\n6.5 oz./yd2 / 225 gsm\n100% polyester Snag Protection Plus jersey\nMoisture-wicking and anti-microbial\nUV 15-39 protection\n\nFeature: \n\nThree-button placket with contrasting inner detail\nSelf-fabric collar with integrated collar stays\nContrast pearl buttons\nContrast piping and color-block detail\nSide vents\n\nMen’s Sizes \n\nMen’s sizes are S\, M\, L\, XL\, XXL\, XXXL\nMen’s sizing is very accurate to what the person would normally wear\n\nWomen’s Sizes: \n\nWomen’s sizes are XS\, S\, M\, L\, XL\, XXL\, XXXL\nWomen’s sizes run narrow.  It is recommended women order one size larger than what they would normally wear\n\nNOTE:  A select number of shirts will be available in men’s and women’s sizes for members to try on at our June 13th Monthly Club Meeting. \nTO ORDER A SHIRT:  click on the following link ===> ORDER SHIRT \nNote\, if you are ordering for more than one member in your family\, you need to complete a new form for each person using the link above.  This offer is available ONLY to current Optimist Club of Calgary members (1 shirt per member). \nQuestions?   Please email Bill Campbell at billcampbell001@gmail.com \n \n 
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/limited-time-offer-optimist-club-of-calgary-polo-shirts/
CATEGORIES:Member Appreciation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230316T054230Z
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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:20230417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230130T232056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T031248Z
UID:741-1681758000-1681763400@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:April 17th Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During regularly scheduled board meetings\, Club Executive and Board Members discuss business-related items for the club. \nClub members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88556501798
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/april-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230202T225608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T203809Z
UID:734-1681236000-1681245000@optimistyyc.org
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:20230320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230222T001951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T031458Z
UID:739-1679338800-1679344200@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:March 20th Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During regularly scheduled board meetings\, Club Executive and Board Members discuss business-related items for the club. \nClub members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83617250843
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/march-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
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:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230220T225442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T022701Z
UID:732-1678820400-1678825800@optimistyyc.org
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:20230227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230130T231732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T234137Z
UID:736-1677524400-1677529800@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:February Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During regularly scheduled board meetings\, Club Executive and Board Members discuss business-related items for the club.  Club members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86999894111
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/feb-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20230130T225240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T002742Z
UID:730-1677006000-1677011400@optimistyyc.org
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:20260423T155046
CREATED:20221129T005342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T235210Z
UID:701-1673377200-1673382600@optimistyyc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
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/
CATEGORIES:Scholarship Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221205T220000
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SUMMARY:Optimist Club of Calgary Club Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fellowship\, fun\, and a chance to reconnect with other Optimist Club members and their partners! \nLocation:  The Manor at Fish Creek Park\, 22 Shawnee Hill SW\, Calgary.  Free underground parking is available. \nCost:   $39.00/person\, $78.00/couple \nMenu: \n\nAppetizer: Choice of daily soup; or Heritage Holiday Greens with Berries\, Mandarin Sections\, Candied Pecans\, and Raspberry Dressing\nMain: Free Range Traditional Roast Turkey\, Sage Stuffing & Scottish Stuffing Gravy\, Cranberry Sauce\, Pave Scallop Potato\, Crispy Onions & Bacon Brussel Sprouts\, Mashed Rutabaga\nDessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding & Warm Carmel Sauce\nBeverages:  Coffee or Tea.  Alcoholic drinks will be available for a fee.\n\nPayment: \n\nPlease send an e-transfer to Lyle Bennett (Treasurer).  The deadline for receiving payment is Sunday\, November 27th. No cash payment will be accepted at the door.\n\nNOTE: Please consider bringing an unwrapped Christmas gift for a child or youth \nSee you there!
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-club-of-calgary-club-christmas-party/
LOCATION:The Manor at Fish Creek Park\, 23 Shawnee Hill SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2Y 0E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20220908T150528Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Optimist Festive Showcase Concert
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Festive Showcase is shaping-up to be one of the biggest and best Optimist holiday concerts ever. Again we will have the Calgary Stetson Show Band\, the Calgary Round-Up Band\, the Calgary Stampede Showband\, the Cochrane High School Band and Choir\, the Heebee Jeebees\, and the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede\, on the program. \nThe event will take place at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Wednesday\, November 30\, 2022; starting at 7:30 PM. \nEarly Bird Special – Offer Ends November 10 \nBuy tickets now\nPlease contact Lyle Bennett if you need assistance.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/annual-optimist-festive-showcase-concert/
LOCATION:Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium\, 1415 14 Ave NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 1M4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20220909T160942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T222430Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Club of Calgary board meeting
DESCRIPTION:Regular scheduled board meeting.
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-club-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20220909T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T224325Z
UID:331-1667934000-1667937600@optimistyyc.org
SUMMARY:Optimist Club of Calgary general meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to have Fariborz Birjandian as our speaker.\n \nFariborz Birjandian is the CEO of CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) a non-profit organization which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. \nFrom the local to the international level\, Fariborz Birjandian has served on committees\, boards and task forces related to immigration\, refugees\, diversity\, equal rights and the cultural arts. He became a refugee when he left his home country of Iran with his family in 1987. \nHis involvement and work with refugees began in 1987 and has continued these past 30+ years. He initially began this work with the UNHCR and\, once settled in Canada\, he volunteered with several organizations including the Red Cross and CCIS. \nIn his role as CEO with CCIS\, he leads 300 staff members and 1\,600 volunteers as they deliver approximately 80 programs and services designed to aid the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in Calgary and its surrounding communities. He has been instrumental in designing and initiating numerous methodologies related to settlement and integration including the UNHCR Settlement Handbook that is used nationally and internationally. \nHe has received numerous awards and recognitions for his community involvement\, and for his commitment to ensuring that institutions\, advisory groups and all levels of government work to recognize the needs and challenges faced by newcomers\, promote the creation of welcoming and engaged communities\, and recognize and celebrate diversity. \nDinner is available at 6 PM for those who wish to have it. Please contact Robin Morris at 403-660-2062 if you plan to do so. \nYou can participate in our meeting in either of two ways: \n\n\n\n\nJOIN ONLINE: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82907197223 \n\n\nJOIN BY PHONE: \n\n\nDial locally (Calgary):  1-587-328-1099  \n\n\nMeeting ID: 829 0719 7223\n \n\n\n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbJncVjA0d
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/optimist-of-calgary-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Danish-Canadian Club\, 727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0E3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
CREATED:20221018T163501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T011730Z
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SUMMARY:2022-23 Curling Alberta Optimist U18 Provincial Championships Registration
DESCRIPTION:It’s Curling Time Again! \nOnce again the Optimist Clubs in Alberta are the Title Partner for the Curling Alberta Optimist U18 Curling Championships — and Jill Richard\, Executive Director of Curling Alberta\, is looking forward to working with us. \nCurling Alberta Optimist U18 Championship Registration Deadline: November 9 @ 12:00 PM \nREGISTER NOW\nPoints accumulated for pre-qualifying berths until: November 29\, 2022 \nHere’s our U18 schedule for the season: \nCurling Alberta Optimist U18 Curling Area Qualifiers \n\n\n\n\nPeace Area\nDec 9-11\, 2022\nGrand Prairie Curling Centre\n\n\nNorthern Alberta Area – Girls\nNorthern Alberta Area – Boys\nDec 15-18\, 2022\nDec 15-18\, 2022\nJasper Place Curling Club\nSpruce Grove Curling Club\n\n\nSouthern Alberta Area\nDec 8-11\, 2022\nBrooks Curling Club\n\n\n\n\nCurling Alberta Optimist U18 Provincial Championships \n\n\n\n\nCurling Alberta Optimist U18\nProvincial Championships\nJan 3-8\, 2023\nSpray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre\nCochrane\n\n\n\n\nThe Canadian U18 Championships will be held in Timmins\, Ontario\, February 6 – 11\, 2023
URL:https://optimistyyc.org/event/2022-23-curling-alberta-optimist-u18-provincial-championships-registration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230130T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155046
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/
CATEGORIES:Scholarship Opportunities
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