2nd  Quarter District Conference
February 11 & 12, 2023
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
     Huge thank you to the organizers from the Moose Jaw - Friendly City Optimist Club who  put on such a great event.  There were 98 Optimists who attended the meeting and more for the banquet.    

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Moose Jaw Organizing Committee & Governor Ed and First Lady Suzie
WINTER ACTIVITIES WITHOUT THE COLD -- FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

PRESENTATION OF FLAGS & NATIONAL ANTHEMS

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Flag Presentation done by the Friendly City Optimist Club of Moose Jaw
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National Anthems led by Friendly City Optimist Member Fiorina Hauck

CLUB BANNERS

WELCOME TO THE AMS&NW FIRST TIMERS

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Governor Ed Hoem and PGI Chair Edie Harris announce and welcome the first timers.
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First Timers
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Edie Harris and a young future member from Blackfalds.
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One more first timer. Welcome to all
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First timer for AMS&NW but long time member in the Caribbean. Greetings from the Caribbean District. They have adopted "Helping Young People Everywhere". (HYPE)

BUSINESS SESSION

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Past Governor Gary Cross doing the Invocation
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JOI Chair Amy Giroux encouraging clubs to form a JOI club. She is always willing to assist
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Gail Strever, chair of Oratorical Contest gave an excellent presentation

BANQUET

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Processional led by Governor Ed
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OI ice President - Rod McKendrick
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Presentation to Governor Ed Hoem from the Moose Jaw Organizing committee chair Lloyd Pethick
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MC - ZONE 9 LG - Carol Neutgens
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Governor Ed presenting Amy Giroux with ribbons for each of her JOI club members
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DST John Huotari reviewed the financial position of AMS&NW
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New Incentive for Bringing In New Members / FOOS. $10 for each new member and this money can be spent at the Supply table or for reducing your registration for Board Meetings/Convention
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Girls Just Want To Have Fun
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Processional - Susie Hoem
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Past Governor Brent Card and LG Tammy Bischler
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LG Zone 6 - Bill Campbell and Lloyd Pethick
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Civic Welcoming Address by Mayor Clive Tolley.
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Past Governor Marilyn Bushell receiving the JOI ribbons for her newly formed club in Calgary.
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Edmonton Dinner Club members
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Processional - John Huotari
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Governor Banquet Head Table
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Even the Governor got fined by Sergeant at Arms Garth Chatterson
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Lee Weiszhaar was presented with the washer for completing her level 10 of the PGI Program
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LG Brenda Mahoney and President of Penhold & District Club Brandy Greenwood
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Supply Table- Canadian-Brian Wallace and US-Loran Salsbury
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Governor Ed Hoem and wife Susie
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Tim Bell doing grace at the banquet

CCOF  / OIF FUNDRAISING

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CCOF REP - Les Trevor
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CCOF Governance Committee Chair - Tim Bell and First Lady Susie Hoem
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OIF REP - James Rehm
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AND THE WINNER IS.........................
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"FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION were presented to 13 members/clubs.
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Chinese Auction proceeds at 2nd Quarter Board Meeting are going to Optimist International Foundation (OIF). $681 was raised. Winner of the Bluetooth Speaker was Jeff from Edmonton Dinner Optimist
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CCOF Rep. Les Trevor presenting the winners - Jay & Gail Strever with the 50/50 prize
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RECIPIENTS OF THE "PRESIDENT'S" PIN
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Bidding for the Chinese Auction. Thank you to the spotters.
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Silent Auction Table

COMPANIONS PROGRAM

Morning tour consisted of an olive tasting tour   and the ladies enjoyed their 5thAvenue Jewelry tour in the afternoon

ALEX M. WILSON AWARD

On Saturday, February 12, 2023, Governor Brent Card presented Tammy Bischler with the "Alex M. Wilson" award in recognition of her exemplification of the spirit of the Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan and Northern Wyoming District by giving freely of her time to the ultimate good of Optimism. Her dedication to my (Brent's) year of "Make Dreams Possible" is to be congratulated and will stand as an example for others to follow.
Congratulations Tammy.

HARRY A. BRAUER AWARD

Congratulations to Past Governor  Marilyn Bushell who was awarded the Harry A. Brauer Award by Past Governor Brent Card on Saturday, February 12, 2023 at the 2nd Quarter Board Meeting in Moose Jaw, SK.
The award is in recognition of a Past Governor, who's contributions assisted the Governor and District Secretary Treasurer to attain the goals of the district during the 2021-2022 AMS&NW Optimist Year.   Her advice and Guidance was greatly appreciated by the District Leadership Team.
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Immediate Past Governor Brent Card and Past Governor Marilyn
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