Have some fun at the Birch Hills Optimist Mardi Gras Night

The Dreamland Optimist Club of Birch Hills presents "Mardi Gras Blues Night" at the Birch Hills Civic Centre on November 14, 2015.

Cocktails at 6 pm, 

Mardi Gras Buffet Supper starts at 7 pm 

Dance starts at 9 pm.

Please help us raise money for the Kids of Birch Hills.

Only 115 tickets will be sold

(No minors allowed).

Download the invitation for details on who to get your tickets.

1st Quarter District Meeting & Training Workshop Invite

You are invited to the 2015-16 1st Quarter District Conference and Training Workshop scheduled for Oct 1 & 2, 2015 in Red Deer, Alberta. Enjoy the hospitality of the Blackfalds, Red Deer & Penhold Optimist Clubs and take the opportunity to meet with the new District Team led by our Governor, Edie Harris.

Early Registration Deadline:  ASAP

Hotel: Black Knight Inn, 2929 50th Avenue, Red Deer, AB.  Book your rooms by calling 403-343-7669 or 1-800-661-8793.

Agenda:  Conference Agenda and Workshop Schedule NEW
Theme: The Awesome 80's PROM. Better bring your PIZZAZZ to the 80's PROM.
Companion's and Children's Program:  Contact the meeting organizers.

How to Register:  Just complete a Registration Form and book your room before they are all reserved!

Submitted by Brenda Mahoney for the Zone 3 Optimist Clubs

2015 District Convention Invite

You are invited to the 2014-15 Annual District Convention and Training Workshop scheduled for August 13 to 15, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta. Enjoy the hospitality of the Optimist Clubs in Calgary, Airdrie and High River and take the opportunity to meet with the District Team led by our Governor, Dan Petersen.  You will also get to meet our Governor for 2015-16, Edie Harris from Blackfalds.

Early Registration Deadline: before July 12, 2015

Hotel: Royal Executive Inn, 2828 23 Street NE, Calgary.  Book your rooms by calling 403-291-2003 or 1-877-769-2562 and the group name is "Optimist Club of Calgary". The room rate starts at $119 plus tax per night.

Agenda:  To be provided
Theme: Unmask Your Optimism.  Friday night a mask is mandatory.
Companion's and Children's Program:  Being planned so bring the family.

How to Register:  Just complete a Registration Form and book your room before they are all reserved!

Please make cheques for registration payable to
the Dinner Optimist Club of Calgary.

Submitted by Marilyn Bushell for the Optimist Clubs of Calgary, Airdrie and High River

Your Invite to the Governor's Gala

Hello Fellow Optimists and Clubs of AMS&NW District 13

We, the Optimist Club of Blackfalds, are very excited and proud to say we have two members from our club that are looking forward with enthusiasm and pride, to be leaders of
AMS&NW District 13:

• Edie Harris, Governor Elect, and 
• Edna Coulter, Secretary/Treasurer Elect!

I am inviting all clubs and members of District 13 to the 2015-16 Governor's Gala in Blackfalds, AB.

This event will take place on June 19, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Blackfalds Community Hall.  

The Gala will feature Dueling Pianos originated from Las Vegas along with a superb dinner catered by Bob Ronnie Catering.

Tickets are $75 each or a table of 8 for $600.
We only have 220 tickets and they are selling fast.  

I would really love to see Optimist clubs far and wide show their support for these two amazing ladies that live and breathe Optimism!

It would be AWESOME if half the crowd were Optimists from our thriving and growing District!

Bring your club members and let's pack the house with OPTIMISTS!  Give me a call or an e-mail with any question, hotel information or to buy tickets.

Yours in Optimism,
Kevin Harris
President, Optimist Club of Blackfalds
403-846-0111