Convention Agenda and Workshop List Now Available

Just a reminder that everyone is invited to the 2012 Annual District Convention scheduled for August 16-18, 2012 in Red Deer, Alberta. Enjoy the hospitality of the Red Deer and Blackfalds Optimist Clubs and take the opportunity to meet with the District Team led by our Governor, Ted Huber.

Hotel:  The Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, 3310 50th Avenue, Red Deer, AB. ~ Call (403) 346-2091 or 1-800-662-7191 for reservations.
Theme: Beach Boys Bash (Friday Night).
Agenda: 2012 Annual District Convention Agenda

How to Register: Both a "Kids & Companion Programs" are available so you can bring the entire family. Just complete a Registration Form and book your room before they are all reserved!

Training Workshops

The following workshops will be available:

Block One - 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Club President-Elect Training (Palermo Room) - hosted by Gov-Elect Nick Markowsky
Club Secretary-Treasurer Training (Savona Room) - hosted by 2012-13 DST Ray Preston
Internet Safety (Boardroom #3) - hosted by Brian Wallace
Create Club Website Using Weebly (Boardroom #2) - hosted by Gord Welling / Wendy Skoretz

Block 2 - 2:45 - 3:45 pm

Club President-Elect Training (Palermo Room) - hosted by Gov-Elect Nick Markowsky
Club Secretary-Treasurer Training (Savona Room) - hosted by 2012-13 DST Ray Preston
Create Video & Graphics for Club Website (Boardroom #2) - hosted by Gord Welling / Wendy Skoretz

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day for Northern Alberta

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day


Luckily, the kind of Blizzards we're talking about are made of delicious desserts!
During this one-day event, proceeds from all Blizzard® Treats sold at participating Dairy Queen stores will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Thanks to amazing Dairy Queen owners and to Blizzard lovers all over northern Alberta, last year's Miracle Treat Day raised more than $450,000 for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year, our goal is $475,000. With your help, we can do it!

2012-13 1st Quarter District Conference Invitation

You are invited to the 1st Quarter District Conference for 2012-13 scheduled for October 26-27, 2012 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Enjoy the hospitality of the Riverside Optimist Club and take the opportunity to meet with the District Team led by our Incoming Governor, Nick Markowsky.

Early Registration Deadline: September 26, 2012
Hotel:  The Parktown Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK. ~ Call (306) 244-5564 or 1-800-667-3999 for reservations.
Theme: To be announced.

How to Register: Both a "Kids & Companion Programs" are available so you can bring the entire family. Just complete a Registration Form and book your room before they are all reserved!

Submitted by Opt Elmer Hilgers, Riverside Optimist Club