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Central Ontario District #47
Optimist Clubs

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·    Governor 2009-2010
Tom McNaught

·    Secretary Treasurer

Ian Carter

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District Secretary:
Ian Carter

89 Second St. North

Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1Z2

H: 905-664-8270

E: ijcrt@aol.com

 

Central Ontario District #47 is an administrative division of Optimist International within geographical boundaries established by Optimist International.

2nd Quarter District Conference & Awards Luncheon – Markham

Held at Holiday Inn, Markham –February 19-20, 2010

This meeting is open to all members of Optimist Clubs in Central Ontario. Included: educational seminars, District Awards Luncheon for 2008-2009 Optimist year.

Pre-Registration Form word-icon.gifpdf-icon.gif (Register ahead and save)

Weekend Agenda     word-icon.gifpdf-icon.gif (Luncheon, meetings and workshops)

Service Project    word-icon.gifpdf-icon.gif York Region Foods for Learning (Cereals)

CENON 2nd Quarter Learning Sessions announced

8:30–9:45am      Running Effective Meetings – Denise Nacev

Denise will present a workshop to show               Optimists secrets to getting the most from your Meeting, and achieving your goal(s).

Cancer Cruise Meeting - Ted Simmonds

Ted speaks on an Initiative to have clubs participate in a Cruise Nite in June, perhaps, to Benefit Childhood Cancer.

10:00–11:30am Adult Internet Safety - Susan Montgomery

Susan speaks on a new program that O.I. has initiated this year.

Catch a Rising Star - Paula Reyling

Paula is a C.I. Trainer from Indiana and will speak to those Optimists identified as New Leaders (by the next Administration.)

Public Speaking - Gord Holly

Gord once again presents a PGI module, that shows Optimists how to be an effective speaker at your Club meetings, etc.

BOBIK-low-res.jpgCatch a Rising Star . . . A Future Leaders' Workshop

One of the functions of the great CENON District is to help develop people to take leadership roles in our clubs. Identifying and preparing these members is critical to maintain and grow this organization.

 We will be conducting a Catch a Rising Star workshop on Saturday morning February 20th. This workshop will be conducted by one of Optimist's Certified Trainers who will come in from St. Louis to do this.

I am asking that you identify a couple (or more) members who you feel could be our leaders of the future. This is a chance for newer members to see how becoming more active in your club can become a personal benefit for them. It can also benefit some existing members who would like to become more active.

I am hoping you all will take advantage of this program. I look forward to hearing from you .... or more importantly . . . seeing you and some new faces in Markham.

Let me know if you need any further information. Will be glad to hear from you.

Jim Lynge   905-886-0083

Governor Elect 2010-2011.

 

Essay Contest entries due February 28th

Club contest chairs are reminded to send club winning entries to: District Chair Don MacDonald, 1305 Rebecca Street,Oakville, ON L6L 1Z3  E: dmacdonald33@cogeco.ca 

This year’s topic is: “The Internet: today’s evolution or tomorrow’s menace?” Winners of the District contest will be presented a  plaque and a $2,500 college scholarship. The winning essay then goes onto an international competition. For more details click International Essay Contest.                                                                                             

District Newsletter for February

Thanks to Jim Lynge, you can now open and print your own copy of the Central Ontario District newsletter. Link to: Newsletter February 2010

Achievement and Awards Template Updated for 2009-2010

Reward your club for what it is already doing.  The Central Ontario District Team use the template on the Administration page to track accomplishments made by the clubs including points for completing projects, attending training workshops and Zone meetings. Take a look at how easy it is.  Link to: 2009-2010 A&A (PDF)  

Junior Golf – time to plan local competitions

Optimist Dennis Kwasnicki has set the date for next summer’s Junior World Golf Competition at Caledon Country Club, June 21st, 2010. (Registration deadline is June 14th). Link to: 2010 Junior Competition info.

Welcome to the Optimist Club at Ottawa University

With the aid of Optimist members from Southwestern Ontario, we now have a new club in our family at the University of Ottawa. The club is the first to be chartered in the new administrative year. We look forward to meeting them at the February Conference and workshops in Markham.

Governor Tom McNaught sets goals for the year

I am honoured to have been elected as Governor for Central Ontario

District in 2009-10.

 

The Objectives I have committed to Optimist International are:

·         Net increase of 35 members

·         1 new traditional club and 1 college club

·         $30,000 in collective contributions to the O.I. Foundation of Canada

My mascot is the eagle and it forms part of my goalie mask logo.  The motto chosen for this year is “Score Big For The Kids!”

 

My Vision for Central Ontario District in 2009-10:

To continue to be, and expand our role, as the premier youth serving organization in the world.

We also need to seek new and relevant ways to serve the youth of today, with the tremendous challenges before them and us.

We cannot simply rely on the “old way” of doing things.  Those days are long gone!  To this end we need to explore all avenues open to us, including, but not limited to, new club and membership models, expanded use of the internet, new partnerships with new organizations, and expanded partnerships with current ones.

We must remember to “forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future”.

Together we can meet the challenges before us and continue on our quest of service to our kids and to our communities.

Together we will – “Score Big For The Kids!”

 

Tom & Carilyn McNaught

Governor and First Lady

 


 

2009-2010 District Meeting & Workshop Dates Announced

Mark your calendars:

First Quarter Conference is November 20-21, 2009 at the Barrie Holiday Inn
Second Quarter Conference is February 19-20, 2010 at the Markham Holiday Inn
Third Quarter Conference is May 14-15, 2010 at Ramada Inn on the Bay, Belleville
Convention and Board Meeting August 27-29, 2010 at Holiday Inn, Oakville

Parallel District Conference and Training Oct 22-23, 2010 at Niagara Falls