Monday, February 13, 2012

February Reminders

Scholarship Contests
The entries for the Essay and Oratorical competitions are to be with the zone no later than Friday, February 17.  Entry forms are to be submitted with the applicable fees. The zone run-offs are scheduled for Saturday March 17.  These contests are designed to bring out the best in our children so don't let the children down now. 


Q2 District Conference

Optimist International Caribbean District  second quarter conference is scheduled for February 24 - 26 at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, Montego Bay. The accommodation hotel is El Greco. Lots of training and fellowship opportunities are in store.


The activities and special moments at conference will be worth remembering. Training modules include he following:
- Organizing and Leading Effective Teams
- Future Leaders - Catch a Rising Star
- Strategic Planning for Highly Successful Clubs
- Communication Skills
Register and be part of a the winning combination as Caribbean Optimists unleash the power of one. 
Of course the big red carpet night is Saturday the 25th.  Governor Joe's Reach Out 2010-2011 Awards Ceremony kicks off at 8:30 that evening.  The recognitions are big this year and so are the plans for the event. We hear mention of Grammy style!

OI President on the Rock
Also scheduled to be in the house for Q2 conference are Optimist International President Jack and First Lady Sue.  The Conference team is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the big man receives the customary warm Caribbean welcome as well as experience the usual fun-filled high energy learning and fellowship the District has mastered over the years. We all should be part of that experience.




And don't forget
Zone 4 Fundraiser #1 is Oliver Samuels' Who A Di Don? and that is set for Sunday March 25, 2012 at Stages Theatre, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Thanks for supporting the children of our communities.

OI7804 Optimists - Harnessing the power of one.

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