Welcome 2016!

When the clock strikes twelve on New Year's Eve, people all over the world will cheer and wish each other a very Happy and prosperous New Year. For some, this event is no more than a different year, for others, it's the start of something new and an opportunity to change things for the better. So, to all of you i say look forward to a good year, spread your happiness and good will with others and start right now by sharing this message.

  ---   Dave Hedges



source: Optilink.

Bylaw & Policy Review January 14, 2016

Notice was given at our last general meeting on Dec 10 of a mini Bylaw & Policy Review.   The intent is to modify our policy on January 14, 2016 so that we can further major fundraising opportunities.  We are excited in this change and urge all members to attend.  Please contact President Trevor for additional details.  Email was sent to members.

Christmas Meeting December 10

Little Warriors will be joining us at the next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc on Thursday December 10 starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc.

Please bring a gift for Santa's Helpers.

Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.   We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Leduc Black Gold Optimists

November 26 Meeting

Anna Bidewell from Rise Up House will join us at the next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc on Thursday November 26th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc.

Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.   We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Leduc Black Gold Optimists

November 12 Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will be on Thursday November 12th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc.

Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.   We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Leduc Black Gold Optimists

Remembrance Day

Welcome Optimist Bill

The Black Gold Optimist would like to welcome our newest member to our Club.  Photographed is Optimist Bill who was inducted at our last club meeting.


President "Jake" (on the right) inducts Optimist Bill

October 22th Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will be on Thursday October 22th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc. 

Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.   We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Thanksgiving Clean-up

Equipped with pointed and gripping poles and suitable clothing / footwear, thirteen Optimist Club members removed trash and recyclables from a designated section of Highway #2 south of Leduc starting at 9:00- 9:30am on Saturday October 10th.

 Happily, the roadside was fairly clean however; fourteen full bags of trash and one of recyclables collected.

Trevor, Margaretha, Bob, Brian attended from the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc together with the Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton.   Congratulations and Thanks for a job well done to improve the environment.

Opt Margaretha was the winner with this year's big find!

 Appreciation was expressed to the Edmonton Club for providing a lunch following the chore.

New Opimist Year & President "Jakes" first meeting on Thursday October 8th

The next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will be on Thursday October 8th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc.  This will be President "Jakes" first meeting and trust Trevor will be in full "uniform".

Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.   We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Thanks to all Attendees of our Club's 20th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration on September 19, 2015

Our Leduc Black Gold Optimist Club's 20th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration, held in the Royal Canadian Legion Leduc on September 19th, was a well attended success - both socially and in raising approximately $1500.00 via the silent auction conducted.
Congratulations and Thanks to all for the planning and effort involved with this milestone.

Leduc President Brian receives a commemorative print from Edmonton Dinner President Clint.

 

Special Note: The Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton was the sponsor Club for the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc and the Edmonton Dinner Club celebrates its 90th anniversary this year!

The Upcoming Meeting Date is Thurs. Sept. 24, 2015

The next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will be on Thursday September 24th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Ave. Leduc.
Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.
We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.
Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Some Happenings at a Recent Regular Meeting: New Member Welcomed - Award Pins Presented

During a recent meeting, the following photos were taken of occurrences:

Zone 5 Lieutenant Governor Marvin WELCOMES new Optimist Member Stacey to the Club.

Thank You Stacey for joining to assist in our group efforts for Youth and Community.

L/G Marvin presents Leduc Club President Brian with a Star Award as sponsor to a new member.

L/G Marvin presents Optimist member Shayne with a Star Award as sponsor to a new member.

 

Congratulations to Brian and Shayne!

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter Zone 5 Optimists Meeting / Horseshoes Tournament / Leduc Club 20th Anniversary Social, Dinner and Celebration on September 19th

On Saturday September 19, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 (#5210 - 50 Avenue Leduc) the following will take place:

The Fourth Quarter Zone 5 Optimists Meeting, hosted by the Leduc Club, starts at 2:00pm in the Legion; followed by the annual Optimist members Horseshoes Tournament held in the park behind the Legion building.

 

After that contest, it is back into the Legion for those who have purchased tickets to the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc 20th Anniversary Social, Dinner and Celebration with cocktails starting at 5:00pm; the dinner beginning at 6:00pm and celebration events winding up the evening.

Regular Meetings will Resume on Thursday September 10, 2015 after summer break

The next regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc (after our summer break of July and August) will be on Thursday September 10th starting at 7:30pm in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc located at #5004 - 50 Avenue.
Those wanting to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow time to eat leisurely before the meeting commences.
We encourage all members to attend and give your important voices to discussions, decisions and voting.
Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn more about our fundraising, Programs & Activities for the benefit of Youth and Community.

Additional Letters of Appreciation

Further to the previous website posting, additional Letters of Appreciation were, or are to be, delivered to the following Leduc area businesses expressing sincere THANKS for their assistance or sponsorship related to some of our Programs & Activities:

Canadian Tire Leduc
Leduc RMG Agencies / The Co-operators
Rona Leduc
Leduc Radio
Co Op Liquor Leduc

Such support demonstrates their generous Community spirit.

Letters of Appreciation are Presented to Local Establishments

Recently, framed Letters of Appreciation were presented to two Leduc establishments for their help to our Club.
* The Royal Canadian Legion Leduc Branch 108 donated the use of their auditorium for our 2015 annual Spelling Bee in April. They also sold some fundraising raffle tickets on our behalf.
* Playgirl Hair Stylists sold a number of our raffle tickets as well.

We THANK them both for their efforts and support of our Club Programs and Activities.

Optimist Shayne (left) presents to Legion President Sean

 

Optimist Shayne shakes hands and presents to Playgirl owner Hilda

New Members are Welcomed and Inducted

It was previously posted at the end of May that four new members had decided to join our Club since the start of our year and help us try to make a difference for Youth and Community.

Again, we THANK Amanda, Bev, Robin and Stacey for their decisions and efforts.

Shown below are photos of two of the newest Leduc Optimists. Hopefully, pictures of the other two will be forthcoming - enabling them to be posted as well.

Optimist Bev holds her Membership Certificate beside President Brian and Bev's sponsor Trevor

 

Optimist Robin receives her Certificate from sponsor Shayne with President Brian nearby

Club BBQ

*Location Update* Great New; Looks like we will have a number of Optimists so we will have this Party at 8102-163 Street. Take QEII North to Whitemud Freeway exit at 159 Street and turn North. Left at 83 Ave to 163 Street. Turn Left at 163 Street. Green house on west side halfway down 163 Street. Those that are familiar can park in school yard at back so we have more room in the front for the rest. Call 780-483-9482 if lost. ******* Thank you to all Club Members for a fabulous Optimist year!! Leduc Black Gold had a Great Year. New members!, Spelling Bee, successful Raffle and other fund raisers, great NOW events, program meetings plus several other events. Please join in the celebration at a Club BBQ. The Club will provide STEAKS. Please bring a pot luck item and your favorite drink. RSVP to this invite. If we have a small Crowd this will be at my home. If we have a large Crowd then the event will be at my Dad's place. Also steaks will be purchased base on confirmations. Also if any members have Club awards please bring these along as they will be presented at our 20th. Tickets for our 20th Anniversary will be available.

Donation Received from the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc for a Joint Fundraising Effort in 2014

At a meeting of the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc on July 2, 2015 our Club was presented with a generous donation cheque for our Club's assistance (along with other groups) in selling 50/50 tickets at Castrol Raceway during the 2014 season at the Motor racing facility. That money is then used to support our donations, Programs & Activities.

We THANK the Rotary Club and Castrol Raceway with appreciation for being involved in their annual, efficiently conducted fundraising program which benefits area Youth and Communities.

Rotary Club President Sherry Fraser hands the cheque to Optimist President-Elect Trevor Adair

Certificates of Personal Achievement and Community Spirit with Cash Bursaries were presented on June 26th

On the final day of elementary school which was Friday June 26, 2015 (before summer break) at Ecole Corinthia Park, Leduc Optimist members Donna, Bob and Denise attended the final assembly.
One female student (Liv Sveinsson - Grade 6) and one male student (Marc James - Grade 6) received framed Certificates of Personal Achievement and Community Spirit with Cash Bursaries.
The listed criteria for each honoured student includes:

·  Displays initiative, scholastic effort and academic achievement
·  Demonstrates respect for school rules and the rights of others 
·  Promotes friendship among all students and staff
·  Shows a willingness to be involved in school or community activities and events
·  Has a respect for self, respect for others and is responsible for personal actions  
·  Best exemplifies the Optimist Creed.

The two students were selected by school staff from among a number of worthy nominees within the whole student body. These awards are rotated around to a different Leduc area elementary school each year and this was our Club's 5th year of making the annual presentations.

CONGRATULATIONS to the deserving recipients and THANKS to all the school staff for helping to Bring Out the Best in Kids on an every day basis.

Donation Presented to a local High School Sports Team on June 25th

At our meeting on June 25, 2015, a donation cheque for $500.00 was presented to the Beaumont High School Bandits Football Team for helping us sell raffle fundraising tickets. That money will go towards assisting them purchase team jerseys and other required equipment.

We THANK the Team and coaching staff for their efforts in a Win/Win situation earnings funds for their team and funds for Optimist Club Youth and Community Programs & Activities.

Beaumont Bandits Coach Olwen Lepps (left) receives the cheque from President Brian

 

Leduc and Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club Members join in Cleanup of a Hwy 2 section

On the morning of Saturday June 13, 2015 six Leduc Black Gold Optimist Club members combined with members of the Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton to remove garbage from a section of Hwy #2 south of Leduc. A total of 8 large bags of trash and recyclables were collected.
THANKS to all the Optimists who participated in helping to tidy up our environment.

An appreciated lunch, provided by the Edmonton Club, followed the task.

Important Upcoming Meeting on Thursday June 25, 2015 before our summer break of July and August

We meet again on Thursday June 25th in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at #5004 - 50 Avenue. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before that time to leisurely enjoy your meal.

All members are encouraged to attend as this is the last regular meeting before our normal summer break during July and August. Meetings will resume in September on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

Guests and potential new members are WELCOME to come out and learn more about our Youth and Community help focused organization.

Trying to make a difference!

Volunteer Time Provided at the annual Rodeo of Smiles

On the morning of Friday May 29, 2015 Leduc Optimist members Shayne and Robin were able to attend and assist at the Rodeo of Smiles in the Leduc Rec Centre.
It featured a number of simulated rodeo events; enabling special needs kids to participate and have fun in a Rodeo atmosphere.

Held in conjunction with the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo which ran May 28 - May 31, 2015, the Rodeo of Smiles is a terrific annual event which our Club supports and applauds.

The Winning Ticket was Drawn in our Club's 2015 Raffle Fundraiser

At a special; advanced date meeting on Thursday June 04, 2015 (with AGLC approval) the winning ticket was randomly selected from a drum for the Raffle Prize Package of two Edmonton Eskimos Gold Season Tickets PLUS $350.00 in Eskimos Gift Cards and Concessions Cards - to spend at the home games in Commonwealth Stadium. The first home game is Thursday July 9th.
The independent Ticket Picker was Lisa, the Manager of Smitty's Restaurant, who is not a Club member and had no tickets in the Draw. She is shown below with the randomly selected stub.

The lucky ticket was #0900 owned by Ron Barnhart of Beaumont.

Congratulations to the winner and THANKS to all who purchased tickets and also to those who helped to sell them. The net revenue is used to fund our Optimist Club's Youth and Community Programs & Activities.

Leduc Club President Brian (left) presents the Prize Package to the happy winner on June 13th.

IMPORTANT NOTICE on the 2015 RAFFLE FUNDRAISER DRAW

Due to circumstances beyond our control we are sorry to advise the following tickets are lost:

343—350

426---450

866—885

946—949

955

and will not form part of the draw, and anyone holding such a ticket should contact the licensed charity (Black Gold Optimist Club 780-487-6241 or 780-387-5109) so that either another ticket can be issued or a refund provided.  If after the date, then a refund will be provided.

 Draw date is today (June 04, 2015) at 8pm pending Gaming Approval from AGLC.

The Next Meeting and Raffle Draw is Scheduled for the Advanced Date of Thursday June 04, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will convene again on the night of Thursday June 4, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before that time to leisurely enjoy your meal.

This is an important meeting because:
* Our Raffle Draw will take place at 8:00pm. Note: that the meeting date was advanced for this draw to allow more time for the Prize Package to be delivered to the winner before the Eskimos first 2015 season home game at Commonwealth Stadium.
* We will have a few Beaumont Bandits H/S football players on hand. The team has assisted with our Club Raffle ticket sales this year and we extend APPRECIATION.

 

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club.

 

 

Four NEW Members are WELCOMED by our Club

Four NEW members have recently joined our Club and we most heartily WELCOME them!
CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to: Amanda, Stacey, Robin and Bev for agreeing to participate and assist our group's efforts for Youth and the Community at large.

Another Donation to the Early Childhood Resource Program was Presented on May 28, 2015

At our Club meeting on Thursday May 28th, Loretta Hannah from the Leduc County Early Childhood Resource Program gave a talk on Positive Discipline for Everyday Parenting.
It was interesting and informative, as usual, and a donation of $250.00 was presented to help defray some of the costs incurred by that department in its commendable work for the community.
Our club is pleased to provide some annual support.

THANKS to Loretta and all other members associated with ECR.

Thursday May 28th is the date of our Next Meeting

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will meet again on Thursday May 28, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant located at #5004 - 50 Avenue Leduc starting at 7:30pm.
Anyone wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier to allow some time for leisurely eating before the meeting commences.

All members are urged to attend and participate in important discussions and decisions.

The final sales of any remaining raffle tickets and the collection of money from sold tickets will be a focus as the Draw for the winner will take place on Thursday June 4, 2015 at an advance dated meeting to allow time for the Prize Package to be delivered before the start of Eskimos home games.

Guests and potential new members are WELCOME to attend and learn more about our Club.

Club Elections were held on May 14, 2015 for President and Vice President over the 2015-2016 Optimist Year

At our Club meeting on Thursday May 14, 2015, elections were held and, by acclamation, Trevor Adair was elected to the position of President and Shayne Beveridge to Vice President.

Their duties will commence at the start of the 2015-2016 Optimist year on October 1, 2015 and continue to September 30, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS to Trevor and Shayne and THANKS for accepting the nominations.

The positions of Treasurer and Secretary will be appointed by the President as per procedure.

Leduc Optimists assist at Bicycle Ride & Safety Event in Edmonton on May 9, 2015

Three Leduc Optimist members (Donna, Bob, Shayne) assisted at the Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club's annual Bikeree which was held over a designated course through the River Valley in Edmonton on Saturday May 9th.
Some 200 Cub scouts and group leaders participated in the day long ride and bicycle safety event.
Stations are set up at various points on the substantial course for checks on the bicycle mechanics and helmets; plus riding, steering, braking and other skills are tested.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club on another successful Activity Event which is always fun and educational for all involved.
THANKS to our Leduc Club members for providing their services to help.

The Next Meeting will be held on Thursday May 14, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will meet again on the night of Thurs. May 14, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before that time to leisurely enjoy your meal.

NOTE: This will be the night of Club Elections for President and Vice President.
All members are urged to attend for the voting and provide your always important voices and ideas to Club discussions and decisions.

Our Club's Fourth Annual SPELLING BEE is completed

On Saturday April 18, 2015 the Black Gold Optimist Club's 4th Annual Spelling Bee for Grade 5 only elementary school students was held in the Leduc Legion auditorium starting at 1:00pm.
Five contestants, from three Leduc area schools, were able to attend and compete out of the eight contestants from four schools who were scheduled to appear.

It was, as usual, an educational and enjoyable event for the students, spectators and Club officials.

Congratulations to all the competitors who received cash prizes and Award Ribbons based on final placements.
Also, all the students were presented with Participation Certificates and other gifts from sponsors.

THANKS to:

Royal Canadian Legion Leduc (for use of the auditorium)

Canadian Tire Store Leduc (for gifts)

Leduc Community Radio (for providing and setting up the sound system)

Introduction: Club President Brian explains procedures and the scoring board beside him

Optimist Brian hands out framed Certificates, prizes and gifts as Club VP Donna assists

The happy group of contestants at the end with their goody bags of stuff 

 

 

 







OUR CLUB'S START in 1995 will be HONOURED at a SPECIAL DINNER PARTY in September 2015

LEDUC  BLACK GOLD OPTIMISTS

INVITE YOU to our ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

20 YEARS

On September 19, 2015 at The Canadian Legion #5210 - 50 Avenue Leduc

RSVP by September 2, 2015 to Brian Wallace by email: briankwallace@shaw.ca

TICKETS: $30.00 per person; $55.00 per couple. Cocktails at 5:00pm; Dinner at 6:00pm

Roast Beef Dinner  -  Door Prizes

Come and celebrate with us!             All proceeds go to Kids, Youth and the Community

 

 



The Next Club Meeting happens on Thurs. April 23, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will conduct its next meeting on
the night of Thursday April 23, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's
Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue.

The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier (6:00 - 7:00pm). All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions, proposals and decisions.  Our Spelling Bee was a success. Reports will be given on our projects and events.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club, which will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year

Our 4th Annual Spelling Bee is Upcoming

LOCAL  SPELLING  BEE

When: SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2015

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Where:  THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
BRANCH 108 - LEDUC

5210 - 50 Avenue
(In the auditorium)

 Up to twelve Grade 5 only students from 4 Leduc & area elementary schools will be competing in a fun, oral only contest to practice their spelling skills.

 ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
(Admission is FREE)

Join Us for Our Next Meeting on Thursday April 9, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will gather again on the night of Thurs. April 9, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Ave. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before that time to leisurely enjoy your meal before the start of proceedings.

 This is an important meeting because:
* We have new membership additions!
* Our Spelling Bee is set for Saturday April 18 at 1:00pm in the Leduc Legion.

 All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions and decisions.
Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Border City Optimist Club on their 20th Anniversary of Community Service

The Border City Optimist Club of Lloydminster SK/AB celebrated 20 years of dedication and service to the community with a dinner event on:

Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 6:00 pm

Knox Presbyterian Church Hall
5115 49 Street, Lloydminster Alberta
Entertainment by David Thiel (mentalist and magician)

 

Some members of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc planned on attending to present a Congratulatory Certificate and other mementos on behalf of our Club.

 

Well done Border City and continued success in your commendable efforts for Youth and the Community at large!

NOW (New Optimists Welcome) EVENT to take place March 26, 2015

HOSTED BY THE BLACK GOLD OPTIMIST CLUB OF LEDUC

YOU ARE INVITED

TO ATTEND THE NOW (New Optimists Welcome) EVENT

When:                 Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Where:                4809 – 48 AVE.   Leduc, Alberta 
                                         Hospitality Room

Looking to meet new friends, have fun, and help the youth in your community?  This event will give you the information you are looking for to do just that!   Optimist International is recognized worldwide as a premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. The Leduc Black Gold Optimists are dedicated to "Bringing out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service projects. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their communities and react to it.  Our members are from all over Leduc and Wetaskiwin Counties.  You may know some of them already. Optimists strive to live up to their name and maintain an upbeat attitude, which they try to pass along to the children they serve. The words of The Optimist Creed are well known to Optimist volunteers and beyond. The Creed gives volunteers a focus for personal improvement as they work to better the world around them.   Stop by and meet some wonderful people and have some fun.  We look forward to having you as our guest.

Please RSVP:  Call Donna @ (780) 387-5109 to notify & obtain more details.

Thanks. 

Support Provided to Stars Air Ambulance and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization in 2015

At the end of January or early February 2015, support was again provided by way of contributing to the fundraising endeavours of:

STARS AIR AMBULANCE serving a wide region of Northern Alberta

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of EDMONTON & AREA

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc appreciates the fine and vital work of both organizations helping Youth and the greater Community.

Thursday March 12, 2015 is the date of our Next Meeting

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will convene again on the night of Thursday March 12, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before that time to leisurely enjoy your meal.

All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions and decisions.
Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club.

Other Recent Donations by our Club to Juvenile Curling and the Black Gold Regional Spelling Bee

NORTHERN ALBERTA OPTIMIST JUVENILE CURLING PLAYDOWNS.
A donation cheque was forwarded to the Northern Alberta Curling Association in support of the Juvenile Curling Playdowns held at the Beaumont Curling Club from February 5-8th, 2015.

BLACK GOLD REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
A donation cheque was forwarded in support of the Spelling Bee for multi-grade student contestants held at Caledonia Park School in Leduc on February 18, 2015. Eleven regional schools were to each have two competitors entered.

Our Club was pleased to assist with these events for youth.

Leduc Recreation Centre Spring Registration

We had a positive response at the spring registration event. We sold raffle tickets and passed last year's record. We had prospects for information on our club.
I would like to invite you for the New Optimist Welcome meeting on March 26, 2015. Hope to see you there.

Leduc Optimists Presented our Annual Donation to The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation on Feb. 26, 2015

With Beverly Sawchuk (Senior Manager) from the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation in attendance at the last meeting, our Club presented its annual $500.00 donation to this most worthy cause.
She delivered a very informative speech on the scope of work performed and care given to help afflicted children throughout a wide region.

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc applauds all of the fine individuals associated with the Stollery. THANK YOU!

We Meet Again on Thursday February 26, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will conduct a program meeting on the night of Thursday February 26th, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive an hour or so before.

 

Our guest program will be on the Stollery Children's Hospital.

All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions and decisions.
Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club.

St. Albert Optimist Club Annual Pub Night - Silent Auction Fundraiser is upcoming

Details of the annual fundraiser for the St. Albert Club can be seen on the ticket copy below.

To purchase tickets and attend in support of the worthy causes shown on the document, contact:
Glen Kreller     gkreller@shaw.ca
Al Weiszhaar   lweiszhaar@shaw.ca    aweiszhaar1232@gmail.com

 

The above print was donated by Leduc Optimist Ian Rodger for the Silent Auction at the event.



 

A Valentines Theme will flavour our Next Meeting on Thursday February 12, 2015

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will conduct a Valentines Day meeting on the night of Thursday February 12nd, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue.
The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier (6:00 - 7:00pm). All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions. We will have brief reports on the various ongoing projects. Bring your HEART, this is our Club Valentines Day Meeting. Wear something red.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club, which will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year.

Optimist International Juvenile Curling

Optimist International Juvenile Curling Northern's Playdown (NACA) Beaumont Curling Arena 5303 50 St, Beaumont, AB T4X, Canada Update: Draw Times: A Friday Feb.06.15 05:00 PM B Saturday Feb.07.15 10:00 AM C Saturday Feb.07.15 01:30 PM D Saturday Feb.07.15 06:00 PM E Sunday Feb.08.15 09:00 AM E - A Final Sunday Feb.08.15 09:00 AM F Sunday Feb.08.15 01:30 PM G - B Final Sunday Feb.08.15 04:00 PM Contact Opt President Brian for details

Free Sledge Hockey Tickets

Update All Tickets have been issued. Go Team Go ....... The Club was donated tickets for a Sledge Hockey event in Leduc Monday February 2 at noon.  Ideally for challenged youth.  If anyone is interested please contact Trevor or Brian.

Games will be held in the Robinson Arena at the Leduc Recreation Centre

Brian

Football and Soccer Parking Fundraiser Money for year 2014 Has Been Received

During 2014, the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc assisted the Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton with parking lot duties at a number of football and soccer games at Commonwealth Stadium and Clarke Stadium as a fundraiser for both groups.

A cheque for $2200.00 was recently presented, in January 2015, to the Leduc Club from the Edmonton Dinner Club and we extend Appreciation for the donation which helps to fund our various Programs & Activities.
Many Thanks also to those Leduc Optimist members who worked those games to produce the money.

January 22nd, 2015 Business Meeting

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will conduct its next BUSINESS meeting on
the night of Thursday January 22nd, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's
Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. Note we have a fifth Thursday in January.

The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier (6:00 - 7:00pm). All members are urged to attend and provide your important voices and ideas to Club discussions, proposals and decisions.

Guests and potential new members are always WELCOME to attend and learn about our Club, which will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year.

Our First Meeting & NOW Event of the New Year 2015 will be on January 8th

The Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc will conduct its next meeting on the night of Thursday January 8th, 2015 in the back section of Smitty's Restaurant Leduc at 5004 - 50 Avenue. 

The actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. Those wishing to personally order food / dinner should arrive earlier (6:00 - 7:00pm).

Our Guest Speaker will be Beverly Sawchuk, Senior Manager of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Beverly will be giving us a brief presentation on the Stollery.

This will also be a NOW program meeting and we have a presentation on Optimist International, our District and our Club. All members are encouraged to attend and learn more about the Optimist Club. This is a great meeting for guests and potential new members to gain information on our Club goals, programs & activities.