Timely Christmas Story

Fellow Optimists.

This is a wonderful (and timely) story about how collaboration works.

The Great Falls Uptown Optimist club helped form a JOOI Club.  The JOOI Club then helped the Girl Scouts who in turn helped kids learn about scouting in one of our elementary schools here in Great Falls.

Just look at the smiles on these young girl's faces.  And I bet our JOOI club members received a great deal of satisfaction from their efforts.

Merry Christmas and thanks for all you do.

Governor Dan Petersen
Let's Go !!!   Be the Best !!!

Loss of an Optimist

Fellow Optimists,

 

It is with great sadness that I pass along the obituary of Keith Preddy.  Keith has served as President of the Optimist Club of Lethbridge for many years.  Just think of how many kids have been helped by his efforts over the years.

 

I knew Keith from Optimists and also from his Big Kahuna Karaoke business here in Great Falls.  Our city will have less music as a result of his passing.

 

Please forward this to all who might have known Keith.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dan Petersen

Governor

AMS&NW District 13

New Recruitment Incentive

Optimist International is excited to announce a new Sponsor Pin incentive.  Starting October 1, Members will receive pins when they sponsor their 1st, 5th, 15th, 20th, and 35th Members.  

This incentive was established by the 2013-2014 International Membership Committee to reward those Members who are helping the organization grow and reach more children in our communities. Each Member should be proud of how many people they have brought into our organization and encourage everyone else to continue to promote Member recruitment.

Please note this incentive is cumulative and permanent.  It will not be retroactive before this year.  Please contact the Membership Department at (800) 500-8130 ext. 227 or email membership@optimist.org with any questions. 

Originally published in "Hotline" the "Optimist International Leadership Publication, October 2014

2nd Quarter District Conference & Workshop Invitation

You are invited to the 2014-15 2nd Quarter District Conference and Training Workshop scheduled for February 20-21, 2015 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Enjoy the hospitality of the All Nations Medicine Hat Optimist Club and take the opportunity to meet with the District Team led by our Governor, Dan Petersen.

Early Registration Deadline: February 6, 2015

Hotel: Medicine Hat Lodge Hotel, Casino & Convention Centre, Trans-Canada Highway at Dunmore Road.  Book your rooms by calling 1-800-661-8095 and ask for the "OPTI" rate.

Agenda:  Conference Agenda and Workshop Schedule - TBA
Theme: Come bop at our sockhop.
Children's Program:  To be confirmed.

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

Submitted by Gov Dan Petersen for the All Nation's Medicine Hat Optimist Club