NOVEMBER 26, 2012 MEETING

About 33 members and guests attended our
last meeting on Nov 26th. Guest speaker
Peter Smith told us about the Strathcona
Youth Group. This is an outreach support
agency for troubled youth under the age of
24 years old. They help street kids with
social issues with counselling however they are
not a shelter. They work with other agencies
such as the Youth Emergency Shelter but are
independent. Funding comes from provincial
grants. Following the presentation a number of
questions were asked by Optimists. President
Peggy gave our guests an Optimist club pin and
other promotional items.
Past President Wyn was awarded a plaque for
her District service and given a FOO sponsor
pin. Opt Samantha was also awarded a FOO
sponsor pin.
Club reports were given on our various ongoing
projects. We learned that the St Catherine lunch
program is to be operated by the school and
members no longer need to bring food. We
have other schools in mind and will announce
when food donations are required. Our Scout
Group entered a tree and cake into the Festival
of Trees. While you are down at the Shaw
viewing the displays, be sure and vote for our
groups entry.
The meeting was adjourned with the creed.

Upcoming Brail Tone Events

On Saturday, December 1st, the Brail Tone Choir has a performance at Good
Will Industries of Alberta.
Address, 10004 - 169 St.
Performance time, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

On Saturday, December 15th, the Brail Tone College Club will have its
Christmas windup at Kiwanis Place.
Address, 10330 - 120 St.
The windup is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 and lunch will follow.
All optimists are welcome to attend both events.

Strathcona Youth Group November 26

Our next meeting is at 6:15 pm on November 26 in the Royal Fork.  This will be a program meeting and Peter Smith will be giving us a presentation on the Strathcona Youth Group.  Following the presentation we will hear about our upcoming Christmas events and ongoing projects.  All members are urged to attend and guests are most welcome, especially potential new members.

Zone Meeting Update

Due to a conflict with another optimist event, the zone meeting that was
scheduled for Sunday, November 18th, has been cancelled. The zone meeting
will be rescheduled early in the new year.

Crib Tournament

November 12 Meeting

All members are urged to attend our next meeting at the Royal Fork on Monday November 12.  Report will include a summary of the First Quarter District Meeting and other events.  Members will be updated on upcoming events such as our Christmas Events.

Guests are Welcome; especially potential new members.

Zone Meeting

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The meeting has been postponed until January.

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I have called a zone meeting for Sunday, November 18th. It is being hosted
by the St. Albert Breakfast Club.
The meeting will be in St. Albert at the St. Albert Seniors Club. Address, 7
Tache St. Albert. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. and will be followed by
coffee and dessert. Hope to see you all there.

Geoff Connor
LG Zone 5.