Convention 2023

CONVENTION 2023- thanks to all the Billings Clubs for hosting this great event. Everything was incredible.

Convention Chair, Nikki McFadden and husband John

OI PRESIDENT - Bob McFadyen & Governor Ed Hoem

OIF REP - James Reim & Bill Campbell

JR. GOLF - Tim Bell & Jay Strever

CIVIC WELCOME - Mayor Cole

GOVERNOR - Ed Hoem - Opening Remarks

Invocation - Pastor Tim Hathaway

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR - Roger Lesofski

LG's 2022 - 23
Thank you for everything you did to make the year a success

ZONE 1 - John Gregory

ZONE 6 - Bill Campbell

ZONE 3 - Brenda Mahoney

ZONE 7 - Tammy Bischler

ZONE 4 - John McFerran

ZONE 8 - Linda Evancio

ZONE 5 - Dwight Phillips

ZONE 9 - Carol Neutgens

In addition to Convention 2023, BILLINGS BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB invited all attendees to a brief but informative talk by Rear Admiral Matthew Case. Many club members and some visiting Canadians enjoyed the talk regarding the Navy and all they do to keep America safe. Everyone was honored to have such a distinguished, kind individual join us. #NavyOutreach.

The BLUE ANGELS were in town to put on spectacular air shows.
What a treat to see these jets flying over Billings. We were told that when they are flying information they are only 18 inches apart. Certainly not for the faint at heart.

WELCOME TO THE AMSNW 1st TIMERS

First timers:
Zone 1: Pat Goodover with Uptown Great Falls
Zone 4: Anne Elkin from Magic City,
April Pisk from Billing Heights,
Tina Drain from Lockwood,
Amanda Weber from Children’s Camp Billings
Zone 5: Marlene Phillips from Carribean Club
Zone 7: Chris Dansereau from Prince Albert
Zone 8: Chris Selensky
Dusty Rudolph from Regina Downtowners

GOVERNOR ELECT 2024 - 2025

GOVERNOR ELECT 2024 - 2025 - Dwight Phillips

Friday Night Hoedown

Photo Booth

Jeannine, Ed & Susie Hoem

Jeannine Hoem &

OI President Bob McFadyen & wife Penny

Brenda Mahoney, Heather Osborne & Carol Ramage

Diane & Bill Campbell

Bev & Eric Christian

Debbie & Lyle Merriam

Gary Cross

Brenda Mahoney

"First Lady" Susie Hoem

Peggy Dick, Lee Weishauer, Marlene Phillips, Vande Vezina

Gail Strever & Michelle Cormier

Marlene & Dwight Phillips

De & Bob Matthews

Charlotte Harris & Wendy Skoretz

Don & Linda Evancio

Rachel & John Huortari

Frosty & Mrs. Erben

Chris Dansereau

Governor Designate Roger Gravgaard & Bill Campbell

Gail & Jay Strever, Michelle Cormier & Tim Bell

John & Mary Gregory

Bob McFadyen, Bob Matthews, Roger Gravgaard & Bill Campbell

Diane & Bill Campbell & Susie Hoem

Tammy Bischler

Lee Weishaar

Heather Osborne

Gary Cross & Mitch Pettit

Bev & Cowboy Eric Christian

International President - Bob McFadyen, Penny McFadyen, AMSNW Governor - Ed Hoem & First Lady Susie Hoem

Penny McFadyen, Bob McFadyen, Bob Matthews, Roger Gravgaard, Wendy Skoretz, Bill Campbell & Diane Campbell

Stacey Murray & Mrs. Rehm

Debbie Merriam, Gary Cross & Lyle Merriam

Lyle Merriam

James & Mrs. Rehm

Carol & Larry Neutgens

"Oh God No"

GAMES, GAMES & MORE GAMES

Toilet Seat Horeshoes

Jay Strever

Plunger Archery

John McFerran showing off his Frisbee talents

Corn Hole Toss

Water Bee Bees - Dwight Phillips & Jay Strever

Roping the Optimist Way

Wendy Skoretz & Charlotte Harris

Thank you to Bonnie Dedmore - State Farm Insurance for sponsoring the live band

Thank you to Shelby Williams - Century 21 for sponsoring the axe throwing

Thank you to Par Montana for sponsoring the trip to ZOO MONTANA
Thank you to Jeff Day & Jefferson Lines & Bravera for sponsoring the buses.
and Jersey Mikes for sponsoring the Saturday Lunch at the Zoo

GOVERNOR'S BANQUET

PRESENTATION TO CONVENTION CHAIR - Nikki McFarren

Thank you to all the clubs/individuals who donated items for the silent auction to benefit CCOF / OIF

Diane & Bill Campbell

INDUCTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE - LG'S- Brenda Mahoney, Vande Valenza, Carol Neutgens, Charlotte Harris, GOVERNOR ELECT - Dwight Phillips, INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR - Ed Hoem, GOVRNOR DESIGNATE - Roger Gravaggard