Latest Brail Tone News

The Brail Tone Choir performed at the Colors Of Spring concert on Sunday,
May 29th at Sacred Heart Church. We did a total of 5 songs and the reception
we received was great. The next performance will be on Saturday, June 4th,
at Chinatown Care Center. Address, 9539 - 102 A Ave. The concert is at 10:30
a.m. All optimists are welcome to come out and listen.

June 13 Meeting Night

Our next meeting will be on Monday June 13, 2011 at 6:15 pm at the Royal Fork (15061 Stony Plain Road). This will be a program meeting, we are expecting the 'Little Warriors' to come and give us a program. Visitors are welcome and all Optimists are urged to attend.

HIGHWAY CLEANUP

The Edmonton Dinner Optimist have a section of the QE II, south of Leduc on the North Bound side of the Highway that we maintain litter removal.

Is this coming Saturday, June 4th. We leave the Leduc Boston Pizza Hut at 915A and return to Boston Pizza at approximately 1130A or earlier. Contact Optimist John or Keivin if you wish to help out.

Deon Nicholas Winner of Boys District Oratorical Competion in Billings Montana May 2011

Leduc Black Gold Optimist Club

A Bicycle Safety event is planned at the Leduc Canadian Tire on Saturday May 28, 2011 from 9:00 Am to Noon. If you are interested please contact Optimist Shayne at 780-739-6439.

Last call for the Edmonton Eskimos Season Tickets Raffle; draw date is June 9th!


http://www.leducblackgoldoptimists.com/

144 Scout Plant & Garage Sale

The 144th Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are operating a huge garage sale at Optimist Marion & Optimist Warren's house-10459 149 street. All Optimists are asked to Contact President Beryl if you wish to contribute plant or other items or Optimist Marion at 780 907 1763.

This is a fund raising activity for the group to pay for camp and other program costs.

Do not miss out on this is a multi-family sale and probably the best plants in town.

Event runs

Thursday May 26 (noon until 8:00pm) ,

Friday May 27 (10 AM until 8:00pm), and

Saturday May 28(10:00 until 2:00pm)

Castrol Raceway 50/50

The race season at Castrol Raceway is upon us and that means 50/50 draws as well. We are asking all to work a few more in order to receive a greater share of the proceeds! The owners of Castrol have asked that we do a draw for every event that goes ahead and we have agreed that even if there are very few people we will still give it a go! Last year was slow due to weather problems so we are looking to have a great year this year!

Contact Optimist Keivin if you are interested as the dates have been announced.

Colors Of Spring Concert

The Brail Tone Choir will be performing at the Colors Of Spring concert on Sunday, May 29th, at Sacred Heart Church. Address, 10821 96 Street. The Kokopelli and Shumayela
choirs will also be performing. Tickets are $16 ($13 Students/Seniors) and are available at Tix on the Square (780.420.1757 or at the door. All optimists are encouraged to come out and enjoy the concert.

AMS&NW Dist Board Meeting in Billings Montana

These are your representatives to the 3rd Quarter Board Meeting in Billings Montana, May 13th & 14th. These two pictures were taken at the Friday Night mixer, don't they look great?

Brail Tone News

At the April 30th Session, the Group decided to make this the last Communication Class until mid-September. Spring-Summer activities are starting up and the group members are involved in other things so a break is necessary. However the Choir will continue to practice until mid June as they have some special events coming up. Geoff Connor will keep you advised on those special events as they are announced.

May 9th Meeting & April 29th update

Next meeting is on Monday, 6:15 p.m. May 9, 2011 at the Royal Fork. Your editor understands that two guests will be present but can not confirm any details. This will be a regular meeting and we will hear reports on our Bicycle Safety and other spring events. Upcoming projects such as the Eskimos Football Parking will be announced. All members are urged to attend this most important meeting.



Our Last Special meeting was on Friday April 29 and about 21 members guests enjoyed the oratorical presentation chaired by Opt Wyn. The CCDHH contest was originally announced but due to an in sufficient number of entry’s this contest was not held. However instead we had an oratorical presentation at the Royal Fork. Lt Gov Trevor along with Leduc members Opt Ray and Connie Venturin and President Shayne, were visiting and supporting the oratorical presentation. Congratulations are extended to Deon Nicholos of Edmonton who will be competing in the Regional oratorical contest in Calgary on May 7 . Deon’s mother, brother and cousin also attended the presentation.