WELCOME TO MILWAUKEE LAKESIDE LEARNING!!!

WELCOME TO MILWAUKEE LAKESIDE LEARNING!!!
All workshops and presenters are subject to change.
THURSDAY, JULY 12
9:00-10:00 a.m.
MEM-7 Membership Magic
Has your club struggled with increasing membership and attracting younger members using traditional
methods? Do you have the same 10 people doing all of the work? Then this is the workshop for you.
Learn proven methods to motivate and organize your club members to work as a team to increase your
numbers and to make your club more appealing to the younger generation.
Laura Barker
FRE-9 Secrétaire, trésorier, président, lieutenant-gouverneur, JAMAIS, J‘AI PEUR!
Pourquoi ne pas vouloir être un dirigeant de club ou de district? Pourquoi avoir peur d‘être président ou
lieutenant-gouverneur? Que faut-il pour être président ou lieutenant-gouverneur? Quelles sont les tâches
d‘un président ou d‘un lieutenant-gouverneur? Voilà bien des questions qui méritent une réponse. Cet
atelier saura répondre à ces questions et à bien d‘autres. Venez voir comment démystifier les tâches des
dirigeants de clubs ou de district. C‘est un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer!
Pauline Langelier,
LD-9 The Philosophy of Optimism
This interesting workshop details the philosophy of Optimism. It will empower you with the knowledge
of living an optimistic life by developing an understanding of the underlying principles of Optimism. Mr.
Ranking will examine the Optimist Creed, and use it as a springboard in reaching your dreams. You will
learn innovative ideas in assisting others in becoming more optimistic in their lives. It will be an
entertaining and enlightening workshop for anyone interested in personal growth and enrichment. Mr.
Ranking is the author of many books including The Power of the Creed and Living the Creed.
James Rankin
CONV-1 1st Timers Orientation
International President Jack Creswell along with a few of your Past International Presidents welcome you
to your first International Convention. The rest of your Convention team will explain what you should
expect to see and do during the three days of Optimism.
Convention Committee/Sergeants/ Leadership Development Committee/ Credentials Committee/
Governance Committee/Past International Presidents
LD-7 Optimistic Career Path
This workshop will examine the progression of Optimist leadership possibilities starting with your
Optimist Club, and then the Zone, District, and Optimist International. Leadership is critical to the future
of Optimist International, and the time to begin planning your Optimistic Career Path is now!
Jack Hopkins
OIF 2 Club Grant Program: Funding start-up programs at your Club
This workshop will provide an overview of the Club Grant application and funding process. You will
learn how to start a new program in your community and how to apply for start-up funding from the
Optimist International Foundation.
Emily Standley, Melvin Betts
PROG-1 Les albums de service communautaire passe au numérique
Depuis le mois de mars dernier, le format des albums de service communautaire est passé au mode
numérique. Venez apprendre les nouveaux règlements et comment soumettre un album à Optimist
International dans les catégories Meilleur film et Meilleur scénario d’une entrée ASC (.pdf).
André Therrien
CQ-1 Their Voice – Your Vote
This open forum will formally introduce you to our six candidates seeking election to our International
Board of Directors. Learn their strengths, experience and ideas they intend to bring to Optimist
International.
CQ Committee: Don Sievers and Michel Listenberger
NCB-3 Effective Follow-Up for New Clubs
Follow-up is vital to the New Club Building process and should continue for years after a Club has
chartered. This will be a discussion of ―how to‖ maintain a successful Follow-up program!
Jann Van Dreser
LD-10 Rules & Tools for Leaders
A ―down to earth‖ guide for effective leadership in an Optimist Club
Jerry Kelley, Steve Schuneman
MEM-1 Picking Up the Pace: Developing a Membership Strategy that Works
Developing an effective membership program is a lot more than just asking someone to join your club. If
you would like to learn how to put together a successful membership program this workshop was made
for you. Come be part of this down to earth, no nonsense approach to putting together a multifaceted
membership program that will keep your club healthy and active for years to come
Nick Prillaman
OIF-3 Estate Planning: A panel discussion about planning your estate
201 AB
This workshop will provide a panel discussion of estate planning professionals designed to help
individuals better understand the need for making a will, establishing living documents and clearly
defining the intentions of your legacy.
Ron Graves, Steve Skodak
10:15 – 11:15
PROG-11 Childhood Cancer 101 with Johns Hopkins
The collaboration between Optimist International and Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology is a natural one.
Optimist‘s motto is ―Friend of Youth‖ and cancer is the antithesis of this. So, joining the Johns Hopkins
Kimmel Cancer Center to take on the disease that claims more time, young lives, and futures brings a
unique and profound meaning to this motto. Get the facts about this disease and learn how Optimists can
continue to bring hope to childhood cancer patients and their families. Don‘t miss this opportunity!
Johns Hopkins Staff-Stephanie Davis
PROG-2 Innovative Fundraising Forum
Share your clubs innovative fund raising ideas and learn from other clubs about how they raise funds for
different projects. Attend this important interactive discussion and learning experience on new and
successful fundraising ideas. Discussion lead by a successful fund raiser who will also share personal
thoughts on being innovative and successful at the club level.
Ron Graves
GOLF-1 Spotlight on Junior Golf
Let‘s put the spotlight on Junior Golf in every district. The Optimist Junior Golf event in July at PGA
National will be discussed and a handout provided. We will also share ideas for simple, less formal
events that a club or district could organize that might eventually lead to participation in a District
Qualifying Tournament. Think outside the box with me!
Lois Philbrick
MKT-1 No Longer the Best Kept Secret-Top Ten Ways to Market Your Club
Marketing your Club to the people of your community can pay dividends in many ways. But marketing is
more than just press releases and an occasional photo in a newspaper. Find out how to raise your
community‘s awareness of your Club activities using 21st century marketing techniques.
Jim Boyd
CONV-2 How to Plan District Conferences and Conventions
A practical ―how to‖ session with ideas on site selection, hotel selection, vendors selection, budgets and
contract negotiating for District Conferences and Conventions. Also featuring discussions on preparing
your conference agendas.
Harry Margo/Ronda Vaughn
JOOI-2 Communicating with Teens and How to Go About It
Sigh….What do you need to do and say to reach your teen/s who spend most of their time in a parallel
universe? Come to this workshop if you wish to get some pointers on how to communicate with your
teen…And how to help your teen communicate with you and others, using the available technology to
everyone advantage!
Avon Carty/Mary Morall
FRE-1 Attitude, Attitude, tout est question d'attitude
103 E
Changement, intergénération, innovation, communication, voilà des mots-clés pour l'avenir de notre
mouvement. Tout cela en partageant de l'information et des connaissances entre les membres, en
respectant les idées de chacun tout en travaillant avec leurs forces et leurs faiblesses. Tout un défi!
Thérésa Tremblay
PROG-10 "No More Pencils, No More Books, The New Community Awards Projects"
The CPA Program has gone digital! This new format allows all Clubs to participate, streamlines the
submission process, and provides the best possible resource for Clubs looking for new project ideas. Join
us for updates on the new categories and rules so there are..."no more teacher's dirty looks"!
André Therrien
PROG-3 Supporting Our Military Children Through the USO
As our troops are asked to leave again on their 3rd, 4th and even 5th deployments, the USO recognizes
the urgent need to help the family members left behind. With both mothers and fathers deploying sometimes at the same time- these troops who are already placing their lives on the line, are having to
leave children multiple times. This puts stressors on our smallest Americans that truly need routine and
stability. Separation from a parent is one of life‘s most stressful events for children, affecting their sense
of security, their relationships, and their ability to learn. Its estimated 2 million American children are
separated from one or both parents due to military deployment. The USO has joined with several groups
to build the morale and support military children and help show them how to cope with the stresses of
military life. In this workshop find out how your Optimist Club can support military children in your
community and around the world.
Lisa Ferrari, Relationship Manager, Clubs & Organizations - USO
NCB-4 NCB: ―Nuts and Bolts‖
A presentation and discussion of the New Club Building Process and Best Practices
Don Crall
MEM-2 N.O.W. With a Twist
Learn the basics of the N.O.W. with some special touches added in for fun and recruitment! Emphasis
placed on getting potential members to attend.
Linda Stein/Ed Finn
PROG-14 Fundraising to Bring Out the Best In Kids
102 E
The Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Wisconsin has developed 8 successful fund raising activities.
They want to share those ideas with all the fine Optimist attending the convention. There is something
for everyone. Remember, that in order to help all the kids we want to help, that means we need to raise
money to support our Optimism.
JJ Selland
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
NCB-5 NCB Field Representative Training
This will be the training portion of a Certification course for New Club Building Field Representatives
Jim Oliver
MEM-3 Cooking Up Optimists 101
A S‘more fun way to look at recruiting Optimists! Learn the secret recipe and be prepared to help more
children—33 at a time through a new Optimist!
Linda Stein
JOOI-3 JOOI Direct Connect
When you think of doing something special for your JOOI members, think long-term, think global. One
hundred percent of the delegates and representatives surveyed at the 2011 JOOI International Convention
agreed that a program that provides JOOI members/clubs a world-wide connection is extremely important
to them. With the help of technology, or not, JOOI clubs are already connecting with students in other
countries, making new friends, learning about their communities and practicing their second language
skills. JOOI Direct Connect is a powerful link to new JOOI friends, JOOI Buddy Clubs and our global
society. We are ready to help you and your clubs make that connection too!
Cheryl Thames
1:-00 – 3:15
LD-3 Philosophy of Optimism
Everyone joins Optimists for different reasons but what keeps members who ―have done it all‖ involved
with our organization? Come listen to four individuals talk about why they joined and what keeps them
inspired to continue to be a part of our organization!
Ronnie Dunn, Danny Rodgers, Claire Labreche, Chris Jernagen
1:00 – 5:00 pm
LD-2 District Leadership Development Chair Training
102 D
Are you the Leadership Development Chair for your District? Did you think you might want to be? This
training session will introduce you to the job and help you prepare for a successful year!
Paula Reyling, Mark Weinsoff
NCB-1 District New Club Building (Traditional) Chair Training 103 A
An Optimist Club exists as a small community within a larger community. We are all Optimists so that
we can collectively address our primary mission of serving the needs of children, and within our Clubs we
determine a course of action together to achieve our goals. We have strength in numbers, and, therefore
strive to grow to achieve bigger things. We‘ll discuss how traditional Optimist Clubs must turn to the
community for fellowship and leadership to accomplish a broad range of goals to Bring Out the Best in
Kids.
Jann Van Dreser
NCB-2 District New Club Building (Non-Traditional) Chair Training
103 B
Non-Traditional New Club Building has become a staple of our organization and has brought greater
diversity to our International programs. We will discuss how to achieve growth in new, creative ways, so
that we may bring in more partners and more Optimists to serve as part of our cause. We will look at how
―thinking outside of the box‖ can help us progress into the future to better serve the needs of children.
Patsy Garner
MEM-4 District Membership Chair Training
103 E
Focusing on three points – that‘s right, just three points – will help your District achieve success in
Membership. Stay focused, involved, and interactive. You can do it, and we‘ll show you how.‖
Gloria Kloster, Kai Gansner, Special guests
2:00-6:00 pm
CPE-2 Club Presidents-Elect Training
202 DE
How to be a good president without even trying! It's not hard to be a good leader if you just do three
simple things. This class will show you how to get through your year with the least amount of stress for
you and the most amount of recognition for your club. This class is the first step.
Dan Moss
CPE-3 Club Presidents-Elect Training
203 AB
Many of you have played the board game Life but have you played the game of Optimist? We will use an
interactive team based approach to learn what you need to know to be a great President and leader for
your club.
Denise Nacev
LGE-1 Lt. Governors-Elect Training
102 AB
Get ready for the best job in Optimist International - Lieutenant Governor!!!! You will learn how to make
YOUR Club Presidents achieve their goals through communication, current technology updates, and the
power of positive reinforcement!!
Sandy Larivee, Deanna Bennett
DST-1 District Secretary-Treasurer Designate Training
201 CD
District Secretary-Treasurer; The Easiest Job in the Optimist District. Learn the ins and outs of being a
District Secretary-Treasurer and how to make the position a rewarding and meaningful experience.
Marc Katz
2:15-3:15
PROG-4 Small Fundraisers that Make a BIG Impact
David Letterman may get a laugh or two from his ‗Top 10 List‘, but it is our goal to help you get a dollar
or two … or hopefully hundreds or thousands of dollars if your Optimist Club implements some of the
fundraising activities from COTA‘s Top 10 List! And, to get your club focused on choosing the best
from the list we will also share our Top 10 Fundraising Tips.
Doug Lippert
FRE-3 Priorité jeunesse – cyberaide.ca
En partenariat avec le Centre canadien de la protection de l‘enfance, Optimist International Canada
implantera dès le 1er octobre 2012 le programme Priorité jeunesse dans tous les clubs Optimistes du
Canada. Ce programme sert essentiellement à prévenir les abus pédosexuels par des mesures de
sensibilisation et d‘éducation. Venez découvrir ce programme en primeur.
Claire Labrèche et Jacques Pelland
JOOI-4 Ô joie, un atelier sur les OJOI
La présidente internationale OJOI actuelle Marie-Claude Bourgeois et l‘ancien président international
Simon Lanthier partageront avec vous leur passion pour le mouvement OJOI. Ils vous raconteront
comment il a changé leurs vies et vous énuméreront les nombreux avantages dont un club Optimiste
bénéficie lorsqu‘il parraine un club OJOI.
Marie-Claude Bourgeois et Simon Lanthier
3:30-4:30
FRE-10 Le défi intergénérationnel au profit de l‘organisme
Étude approfondie des générations abordées principalement sous l‘angle de leurs
besoins et de leurs attentes propres. Discussion sur les enjeux relevant de l‘intégration
de toutes les générations au sein des clubs Optimistes et sur les défis à relever afin d‘y
arriver. L‘objectif étant de permettre à notre organisation de voir naître encore
plusieurs autres générations.
Claire Labrèche
COMM-1 Social Media: An Optimist Club‘s Best Friend
The way we communicate is changing every day. New technology and social media provide Optimist
Clubs with an opportunity to connect, engage and communicate in ways that were not possible five, ten or
thirty years ago. This interactive session is for anyone interested in learning more about how to utilize
social media to recruit new members, build relationships, and publicize your Optimist Club. The session
provides an overview of social media web sites including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and
more.
Maggie Fairchild/Gerald Johnson
FRE-2 Leadership - Promotion du travail d‘équipe, l‘importance de l‘appartenance et l‘implication
Dans cet atelier, l‘accent sera mis sur la promotion du travail d‘équipe, l‘importance de l‘appartenance et
l‘implication, éléments essentiels pour trouver une satisfaction dans le travail bénévole Optimiste.
Raymonde Michaud
FRIDAY, JULY 13
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
PROG-6 Putting the Fun Back in Fundraisers
Raising money for your Club‘s projects can be enjoyable and bring Members together. Come and learn
about some innovative fundraising ideas that will have your Club laughing all the way to the bank.
Robert Floyd
LD-4 The Ten Commandments for OI Districts
Have you heard all the things that ―OI‖ makes Districts do? Are you sure that you know what you really
have to do as a District? Come find out exactly what the ―Thou shalts‖ consist of for your District!
Jim Kondrasuk
PROG-12 Providing the Care and Finding the Cure for Childhood Cancer
The Childhood Cancer Campaign has two equally important emphasis areas in providing care and
contributing to research to end this devastating illness. Optimist Clubs can choose how they would like to
participate as both areas fulfill a vital need. Learn more about the new Cure Childhood Cancer campaign
research commitment and get new ideas on how to provide care to the families dealing with childhood
cancer in your community. There will be new information for those already participating in the program
and suggestions on how to get involved for those Members looking to get started.
Marilyn Pell
CQ-2 Seeking Rising Stars
This workshop will answer your questions regarding how to achieve your leadership goals though service
at the Optimist International level. This includes being appointed to International-level committees,
becoming a trainer, running for the Board of Directors, being selected as an Optimist International Vice
President or International President. Candidate Qualifications Committee members will be on hand to
enlighten you!
CQ Committee: Sandy Larivee and Ronnie Dunn
PROG-13 Eyes Down, Look In
Calling all Optimists!! Come play bingo with a difference! A chance to have some fun at your Optimist
meetings and at the same time, learn some Optimist phrases and words. This is a great opportunity to
educate new and potential members about your Club and the Optimist organization
Pauline Leacock
LD-6 Optimism Travels to Ecuador
From January 2-15, 2012, eight Student Optimist members from UW-Whitewater and five
advisors/community members traveled to Ecuador for a service-learning experience. The trip included
four main service initiatives: working with an orphanage in Quito, a high school in the Amazon, an
organic farm and grade school near the coast, as well as two under-privileged youth programs in the
Mindo region of the country. In addition to these projects, participants also learned about the people,
culture, and biodiversity of Ecuador by traveling through three of four regions in the country. During the
past decade, the UW-Whitewater Student Optimist Club has planned service trips for students and
community members to Jamaica; Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; and Belize. Learn more about the planning,
implementations and wealth of experience gained as part of this service trip.
Elizabeth Bengtson, Laura Schoenike,
VEN-1 Overview of Club Insurance
This workshop will provide an overview of the Optimist International Blanket Club Liability plan which
protects your Club from loss resulting from its activities. Also, information about customized coverage
designed to meet the individual needs of Clubs will be shared. These customized policies are available on
an individual Club basis at a cost effective price and includes: Club Directors & Officers Liability, Club
Sports Accident Medical Coverage, and Abuse & Molestation. Included in the workshop will be a
presentation about the Abuse & Molestation coverage available to Clubs.
Marsh/
NCB-6 New Club Database Training
Come learn the ―ins and outs‖ of this online NCB tool to simplify the New Club Building process.
OIF-1 Club Foundation Representative – Everything You Need to Know to Excel!
This workshop covers all aspects of being a successful Club Foundation Representative. An overview of
Foundation programs will include effective ways to present the Foundation to your club and show the
local impact of Foundation gifts.
Shenita Taylor, Emily Standley, Jessica Hurn, Steve Skodak
JOOI-1 How Can I Build a JOOI Club? Ask the Experts
Ever want to know what JOOI members are thinking? Now you can ―Ask the Experts!‖ This workshop
will touch base on several JOOI subjects that include building a JOOI Club, maintaining a relationship
with your Sponsoring Club and much more. The JOOI Board will engage the audience to participate in
discussion and encourage attendees to ask the young leaders questions.
JOOI Board
FRE-5 Fondation Optimiste des enfants canadiens
La Fondation optimiste des enfants canadiens est bien plus qu‘une fondation, c‘est votre fondation! Elle
sert de levier financier pour les programmes d‘Optimist International et plus particulièrement les
programmes de bourses et d‘OJOI. C‘est aussi votre banquier, à cet égard elle veille aux avoirs de la
Campagne de lutte au cancer infantile. C‘est aussi votre partenaire pour réussir vos collectes de fonds
dans vos collectivités.
Luc Dubois, Benoît Paré et Yves Berthiaume
2:00-4:15
LD-1 Public Speaking
You should be more scared of attending this class than you are of heights, bugs, snakes (think Indiana
Jones in ‗Raiders of the Lost Ark‘!), or even death – but only if you believe all of the surveys out there!
Instead, come and learn about how to actually enjoy preparing and presenting dynamic and insightful
presentations that will educate and impress everyone from your club members to your boss, your
community, or even an unbelieving in-law!
This class will present tips regarding presentation preparation, differing formats, ways to get ready, things
to do (and not do) during a presentation, and discuss effective ways of handling questions. At the
completion of this class, you should be well prepared to prepare and give a presentation on a subject of
your choice.
Attendance and participation in this class will earn credit for the Optimist International ―Public Speaking‖
Skills Development Module that can be used for Personal Growth & Involvement (PGI) Program
advancement.
Prove the surveys wrong and have no fear in attending this class. And, we promise – no snakes
Paul Lucas
PROG-9 RU SITD About Internet Safety? (Are You Still in The Dark)
The Internet is completely awesome. Unfortunately… the same advances in technology that allow our
children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences… are also leaving them
vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
Our Internet Safety Program is a wonderfully relevant gift from Optimist International to help us serve
our purpose. It can also be the easiest and most inexpensive program our Clubs can offer to the kids,
teens, and adults in our communities. Come back to school for an interactive class and get the tools to do
just that!
Barbara Scirto-Sullivan
FRE-4 Sécurité Internet –-volets enfants, adultes et adolescents 201 CD
La présidente internationale OJOI, Marie-Claude Bourgeois, et la vice-présidente d‘OI, Claire Labrèche
vous présenteront les trois volets du programme de Sécurité Internet, notamment la toute nouvelle vidéo
du volet adolescents du programme de Sécurité Internet, La vie dans le cyberespace. Elles vous
aiguilleront également vers les outils pour pouvoir implanter le programme de Sécurité Internet au sein de
votre collectivité.
Marie-Claude Bourgeois et Claire Labrèche
COMM-2 Facebook Lab
Optimist International‘s staff is committed to helping you and your Club get social! Social media can help
Clubs connect and engage with supports, community leaders and fellow Optimists. It can also increase
Club visibility, communication and marketing.
This hands-on training lab is open to anyone who wants to learn more about social media, set up a Club
Facebook Page or swap best practice tips. Staff members will be available to answer questions and walk
you through account set-up.
Maggie Fairchild
PROG-5 Braggers Hall
Optimists are encouraged to ―Be More in Milwaukee‖ and that includes learning about new project ideas
to serve your community. Whether you‘re looking for innovative community service or fundraising
activities, you‘re sure to find those and more in this fair-style event. Visit each table and learn about a
new idea directly from Members who have run the event!
Various Club Representatives
3:15-4:15
MKT-2 No Longer the Best Kept Secret-Top Ten Ways to Market Your Club
Marketing your Club to the people of your community can pay dividends in many ways. But marketing is
more than just press releases and an occasional photo in a newspaper. Find out how to raise your
community‘s awareness of your Club activities using 21st century marketing techniques.
Jim Boyd
LD-5 Fun & Fellowship
It‘s time to bring back the Fun and the Fellowship! Learn how we can have fun AND send a positive
message at the same time.
Sue Creswell
LD-11 Positive Growth Internally – Using PGI
103 A
Learn new ideas on how to fully utilize the PGI Program as a recruitment tool and a leadership
development program while building a stronger Club. Learn how to kick off the program in your Club to
get member participation; it's a fun and effective way to keep your Club healthy.
Craig Kelley
MEM-9 Membership Recruiting that Really Works
202C
The Menomonee Falls Optimist club of Wisconsin has developed a membership recruiting program that
they believe can work for all clubs. The program borrows from the NOW program, but has some
personal touches, which include adjustments for the community within which a club is located.
Membership is a challenging. Menomonee Falls has met that challenge head on, and would like to help
those clubs who could benefit from another approach. MORE MEMBERS and then "Bring out the Best
in Kids".
JJ Selland
MEM-8 Membership Magic
Has your club struggled with increasing membership and attracting younger members using traditional
methods? Do you have the same 10 people doing all of the work? Then this is the workshop for you.
Learn proven methods to motivate and organize your club members to work as a team to increase your
numbers and to make your club more appealing to the younger generation.
Laura Barker
OIF- 4 Women‘s Philanthropy Council: How to raise money in today‘s world
This workshop will provide step by step instruction on how to be more successful at fundraising in your
community. Today‘s financial environment requires a modified approach to fundraising that Optimists are
uniquely positioned to take advantage of if you are willing to follow these simple steps.
Emily Standley
LD-8 The Resume Doctor
You‘re an Optimist, which means that service is second nature to you. It‘s part of what makes you, you.
During this session, participants will explore ways to successfully articulate what you‘ve learned and the
qualities you possess as a result of your participation in service. The presenter will talk about developing
your personal brand, and give you specific recommendations on how you can talk about your service
experiences both on your resume and during your job interviews.
Ron Buchholz
ACCT-1 Reinstating Your Club‘s Tax Exempt Status
If your Club has received a letter from the IRS stating that your tax-exempt status has been revoked, this
workshop is designed to help you through the retroactive reinstatement process. It will include guidance
for completing Form 1024, a summary of the required Form 1024 attachments, and information about
how to seek transitional relief under IRS Notice 2011-43.
Connie Pellock
MEM-5 Ho Ho Ho – Merry Membership!
You don‘t have to travel all the way to the North Pole to learn how to adapt Eric Harvey‘s ―The
Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus‖ for your club‘s membership program. Enjoy a little Christmas in July
- join us for this interactive opportunity to explore and share ideas guaranteed to keep the holiday magic
in your club‘s retention and recruitment efforts all year long! Santa hats optional, reindeer welcome!
Susan Fix, Gloria Kloster
LD-12 No More Cold Calling New Club Building
Building New Optimist Club specialty Clubs and Optimists Clubs from existing groups. This class will
have a focus of building specialty clubs especially in schools. We will give you actual examples of how
to build clubs and the advantages to this technique.
Esthermarie Hillman
PROG-8 If Your Club Could Make a Miracle, Would You?
For over 20 years the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) has empowered caring volunteers
to give hope and make miracles for children and young adults in their transplant journeys. Learn how you
can make a life-saving difference by supporting a COTA Community Campaign right in your Club's town
or area!
Doug Lippert
FRE-6 Golf junior
Depuis quatre ans déjà, la région Saint-Laurent en partenariat avec Golf Québec tient un tournoi de
qualification La classique de golf junior Optimiste/Desjardins qui permet de faire ressortir du lot les 15
meilleurs joueurs du Canada francophone parmi les 120 participants. L‘élite des joueurs se rend à Palm
Beach Garden en Floride au prestigieux Championnat de golf junior international. Venez apprendre
comment votre club peut soutenir un joueur.
Raymonde Michaud