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SUMMARY:Ohio Junior Optimist Annual Convention 2024
DESCRIPTION:Governor’s theme: Finding Your Voice Through Optimism\n\n\n\nWho: All Alpha\, Junior Optimist and Octagon club members and advisors \n\n\n\nWhat: The 2024 Annual Ohio JOI Convention \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, March 8 and Saturday\, March 9\, 2024 form 6:00pm – 1:30pm  (This is an overnight but you can come for just Friday\, Saturday\, or both!) \n\n\n\nWhere: Christ United Methodist Church – Third Floor Foster Hall – 3440 Shroyer Road (across from Kettering Fairmont High School) Kettering\, OH 45440 \n\n\n\nWhy: At our annual convention we have fun while working together at getting to know each other\, doing a service project\, entertaining each other with a talent show\, and engaging with a keynote speaker. \n\n\n\nHow much does it cost: It’s totally FREE!  You can purchase a convention sweatshirt or t-shirt using the link provided in the registration form. \n\n\n\nWill there be food: YES!  Dinner Friday\, breakfast and lunch on Saturday. \n\n\n\nThere will be more information sent out prior to this event along with a registration link\, permission slip and list of things to bring (sleeping bag\, etc.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nInformation\n\n\n\nQuestions
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/ohio-junior-optimist-annual-convention-2024/
LOCATION:Christ United Methodist Church\, 3440 Shroyer Road\, Kettering\, Ohio\, 45440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Q2 District Conference 2023-2024
DESCRIPTION:Photos\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to lots of learning with topics asked for by you\, with fun and camaraderie. This is the time we set aside each quarter to help clubs and members\, like you\, to learn things you didn’t know about Optimism\, International programs\, and our District. \n\n\n\nImmediate Past International President\, Bob McFayden and First Lady\, Penny\, will be with us to talk about one of the hottest programs going\, O.W.L.S. You don’t want to miss this. Also visiting us in an official capacity of Vice President of the Northeast and Great Lakes Region\, our own Tom Kendo and his First Lady and Past Ohio District Governor\, Jennifer. \n\n\n\nLet’s have at least 2 people from each club attend. For those who have never attended\, now is your chance. When people say there is nothing there for me\, they just don’t know. As the saying goes\, you don’t know what you don’t know. Change the paradigm and learn something new. \n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us on February 9 – 10  (or for the day February 10th) – especially if you are a first-timer or if you have not been to a District Conference in a while.  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Registration\n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nOfficial Call\n\n\n\nRegistration Packet
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/q2-district-conference-2023-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites and Conference Center\, 5100 Upper Metro Pl\, Dublin\, Ohio\, 43017
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SUMMARY:Ohio Junior Optimist Annual Club Training 2023
DESCRIPTION:Who: All Alpha\, Junior Optimist and Octagon club members and advisors (optional) \n\n\n\nWhat: The 2023 Ohio JOI Officer/Member Training (and Advisor meeting) \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 4\, 2023 form 9:00am – 1:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Christ United Methodist Church – Third Floor Foster Hall – 3440 Shroyer Road (across from Kettering Fairmont High School) Kettering\, OH 45440 \n\n\n\nWhy: STUDENTS: Learn more about how YOU fit in at your club and how what YOU do matters.  Participate in fun team building games\, share service project and fundraising ideas\, get to know students from other clubs. Interact with the Ohio JOI Leadership Team. ADVISORS: 9:30-10:10 – Talk with each other and the Ohio JOI Committee about what your clubs are doing in the community and share ideas as well as review the guidelines for all clubs provided by Optimist International. \n\n\n\nHow much does it cost: It’s totally FREE!  Please register so we know to expect you and so we have enough food and resources for everybody. \n\n\n\nWill there be food: YES!  We will have donuts & snacks at check-in and lunch. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: A note pad and pen/pencil. Ideas to share from your club. A friend. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nQuestions
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/ohio-junior-optimist-annual-club-training-2023/
LOCATION:Christ United Methodist Church\, 3440 Shroyer Road\, Kettering\, Ohio\, 45440\, United States
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UID:2715-1696550400-1696723199@ohiodistrictoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Q1 District Conference 2023-2024
DESCRIPTION:Photos\n\n\n\n\nLook at all the cool stuff we will be doing at our conferences and convention this year. We have worked hard over the past few years to make these fun and informative events. FUN\, FUN\, FUN\, is not only the name of a Beach Boys song\, but how we are running our quarterly events. Come be a part of it\, starting with this one and see what we are all about. It is not about the District or OI HQ\, but it is about YOU and the children and communities we support. Let us help you. If you can’t stay overnight\, come for the day and have a great time. Any questions\, your club president or Lt Governor can help. \n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us on October 6 – 7 (or for the day October 6th) – especially if you are a first-timer or if you have not been to a District Conference in a while.  \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Call\n\n\n\nRegistration Packet
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/q1-district-conference-2023-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites and Conference Center\, 5100 Upper Metro Pl\, Dublin\, Ohio\, 43017
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SUMMARY:75th Annual Ohio District Convention
DESCRIPTION:Photos\n\n\n\n\nThe 4th quarter Ohio District Convention is coming up on August 10th\, 11th\, and 12th – ONE MONTH away and we are celebrating 75 years of the Ohio District! We are planning for an EPIC convention and Governors Gala to be held at the University of Dayton Arena. \n\n\n\nHere are some of the highlights planned for the weekend: \n\n\n\n\nCELEBRATE 75 years of the Great Ohio District!\n\n\n\nFun and Games Night in the Hospitality Room\, Friday Kentucky Derby Style! Food\, Snacks andBeverages provided.\n\n\n\nSpecial welcome and take-home Gift for All First Timers!\n\n\n\nHear keynote speaker Tamika Williams-Jeter\, head UD Women’s Basketball Coach\n\n\n\nMeet our JOI (Junior Optimist International) club members who will be with us for the conference.\n\n\n\nA delicious lunch is included in your registration!!!\n\n\n\nAttend a private group tour through the newly renovated UD arena with access to special behind thescenes rooms\n\n\n\nHelp out with a service project led by Nancy Lehren.\n\n\n\nRepresent your club in a quick District Board meeting.\n\n\n\nAttend the Saturday evening Governor’s Gala Dinner.\n\n\n\nEntertainment by Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos.\n\n\n\nFriday excursion planned with First Lady Kelly for all spouses\, partners and/or special guests – CarillonHistorical Park/Dayton History\, Lunch at Carillon Brewing Co.\, UD Arena Tour\, Ice Cream Treat\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/75th-annual-ohio-district-convention/
LOCATION:Courtyard Dayton – University of Dayton\, 2006 S Edwin C Moses Blvd\, Dayton\, Ohio\, 45417\, United States
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SUMMARY:Q3 District Conference 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration Packet\n\n\n\n\nI would like to invite all members to join us for this weekend of fun\, fellowship and learning new and sharing ideas. During this conference we will be celebrating in Kentucky Derby style! \n\n\n\nWe have a nice closing dinner on Saturday night with a Kentucky Derby theme and our Kentucky Derby Hat contest. Lady’s wear your favorite hat and win a prize! Here are some of the highlights planned for the weekend\, \n\n\n\n\nSee top students from Ohio compete in the District Oratorical Contest!\n\n\n\nHear the winning Essay from the Essay Contest.\n\n\n\nFun and Games Night in the Hospitality Room Friday Kentucky Derby Style! Food\, Snacks andBeverages provided.\n\n\n\nSpecial welcome and take-home Gift for All First Timers!\n\n\n\nKeynote speaker Dr. Chicarelli will speak about his organization – It’sTime2! And their work with studentson bullying and teen suicide. Dr. Chicarelli has a great story\, and you will not want to miss his talk.\n\n\n\nMeet our JOI (Junior Optimist International) club members who will be with us for the conferenceand are hosting the raffle baskets to raise money to help with expenses for their trip to the InternationalConvention in Arlington\, VA.\n\n\n\nA delicious lunch is included in your registration!!!\n\n\n\nHelp out with a service project led by Mandy from Toledo Noon to make care packages for the FamilyHouse of Toledo.\n\n\n\nRepresent your club in a quick District Board meeting.\n\n\n\nAttend Saturday Dinner (optional) and then join us in the hospitality room for more fun and games.
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/q3-district-conference-2022-2023/
LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:Q2 District Conference 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:Photos\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the second quarter of the 2022-2023 Optimist year. I would like to invite all members to join us for this weekend of fun\, fellowship\, and sharing of ideas. This conference we will be celebrating Mardi Gras style. \n\n\n\nFun and Games Night in the Hospitality Room Friday Night Mardi Gras Style! Pizza\, Subs\,Snacks and Beverages provided. We will also have special Mardi Gras Treats. Wear your FatTuesday costume.• Special welcome and take home Gift for All First Timers!• Keynote speaker Aaron Roy to CarePortal.• Meet our JOI (Junior Optimist International) club members who will be with us for theconference and are hosting the raffle baskets to raise money for the OI Foundation!• A delicious Chicken Fajita lunch is included in your registration!!!• Learn about OI President Bob’s special programs for this year to help the clubs!• Help out with a service project led by Nancy Lehren to make Build a Bears• Ice Breakers and a special team trivia contest in the afternoon• Represent your club in a quick District Board meeting.• Attend Past Governor Greg’s Awards Dinner (optional) in the evening• More games planned for the hospitality room after dinner \n\n\n\nEvent Packet with additional information.
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/q2-district-conference/
LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:Q1 District Conference 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:Photos\n\n\n\n\nWe have planned a FRESH\, FUN\, AFFORDABLE and INFORMATIVE First Quarter Conference. The secret ingredient we are missing is YOU… \n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us on November 4-5 (or for the day November 5th) – especially if you are a first-timer or if you have not been to a District Conference in a while.  \n\n\n\nThe Official Call and Registration Packet are linked below. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Call\n\n\n\nRegistration Packet
URL:https://ohiodistrictoptimist.org/event/q1-district-conference/
LOCATION:Ohio
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