Attention all Students – Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship! CONTEST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED The Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring an Essay Scholarship Contest for the 2024-25 school year. The contest is open to students under 19 years of age on October 1, 2024. Students must write a 700-to-800-word essay […]
Attention all Students - Here's your chance to win a Scholarship! The 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 […]
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. Date: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 Location: Limericks Traditional Pub, 7304 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta on the main floor (private meeting room). Parking: Free […]
Attention Optimist Volunteers! The Optimist Club of Calgary is hosting a casino at the Elbow River Casino on January 17th and 18th,2025. 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 […]
During regularly scheduled board meetings, the club executive and board members discuss business-related items for the club. Club members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. Date: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM Zoom Meeting: Agenda to be sent out in advance of the meeting
Join us in celebrating Optimist Day on February 6th, 2025! DID YOU KNOW? ... Science has shown that optimists are healthier, happier, and more successful people; bouncing back quicker from personal setbacks and living longer. WHAT IS OPTIMIST DAY? Confident people look to the future with hope, and on Optimist Day we celebrate the volunteers who […]
Optimist International is recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all youth and helps them develop to their full potential.