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Hilton St. Louis Airport

Reservation Information

 

Our 3rd Quarter Conference will be held at the Hilton St. Louis Airport, May 5-6, 2023. Members may reserve guest rooms at the discounted rate of $99 + tax (up to two people in room at this rate).  Rate includes breakfast for up to 2 and free parking.  Members attending conference but not staying at the Hilton will also have free parking. The deadline for this discounted rate is April 14, 2023.

You can book by phone at the main hotel number 314.426.5500 and ask for East MO Optimist block.  The online hotel guest room reservation link is East Missouri Optimist Club.


Conference Registration

Options

The following documents are the Registration Form, the Conference Agenda, and a flyer about our new Lottery Ticket Tree raffle.


We are offering  different options for registering and paying for the conference. 


1. You may print the registration from and  mail it in.

2.  Scroll on down and you'll find the place to register online.


Then, no matter which way you register, you have the following options to pay:

  Venmo @EMOofOI; send in a check; or credit card/PayPal (scroll down for this button).

Download Registration PDF

Conference Agenda

Download Agenda PDF

Lottery Ticket Tree Raffle Flyer

Download Flyer PDF

Conference Registration Payment

$70.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Be inspired by the Optimism radiating from the Oratorical contestants!

Notes from our 2nd Quarter Conference

We enjoyed reminiscing and sipping retro cocktails

Cheryl Brenn, Optimist International Executive Director, spoke highlighting the comradery we enjoy as Optimist members and how that is important as we execute our service projects. Mary Hatfield led a discussion regarding the importance of proper branding for our clubs. We also provided the Veterans Food Pantry with requested baby diapers and toiletries.


 

Jean Naeger announced the following Achievements & Awards winners for 1st Quarter:

Bronze Level = 250 – 499pts (per Qtr): Fayette and Columbia Downtown

Silver Level = 500 – 749pts (per Qtr): Kids First and St. Louis

Gold Level = 750 – 999pts (per Qtr): Washington

Platinum Level = 1000+pts (per Qtr): Twin City Area Optimist Club; Rolla; Jackson Noon

The Twin City, Rolla, and Jackson Noon clubs each get 2 free registrations for non-officers to our 3rd Quarter Conference!

Additionally, a drawing was held and the Washington and St. Louis clubs each won another free registration to our next conference!

Aaron Bean, with service dog Ellie, with Gov. Ernie Wren and Danna Wren

     Aaron Bean spoke with us Friday evening. He captivated us with his retelling of a dangerous, stormy, night time, at sea rescue. He was part of a Coast Guard team sent to rescue crew members from a  stranded ship. It was evident that he was cool under immense pressure and he compartmentalized death to focus on survival. His story became the book "On the Edge of Survival" 

     Mr. Bean was later diagnosed with PTSD and was paired with his gentle service dog, Ellie. He obtained Ellie through Retrieving Freedom.

Future Leaders

Phyllis Neff, Governor-Elect, conducted a leadership class for these Optimist members.

Matthew Politte, 2022 Jr. Golf Winner

Joe Hatfield, Jr. Golf Chair, spoke with last year's Jr. Golf Tournament winner Matthew Politte, who was able to join from college via Zoom.  Matthew said he really enjoyed  competing in our golf event and that it did help prepare him for playing in college.

About Retrieving Freedom

Thank you Rene' Massey, for introducing Aaron Bean and his service dog, Ellie

 

Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to training service dogs to help people. Our primary focuses are training dogs to serve the needs of Veterans and children with Autism. We breed and train chosen dogs that exhibit specific traits necessary to perform tasks to help these individuals, and we believe in matching the dog to the recipient.

Our training program isn’t designed to train each dog to follow a certain program. Instead, dogs are trained to meet the needs of their specific recipient. The dogs go through more than two years of training to meet our strict standards for a successful placement.

Arcelia Plancarte Winns EMO 50/50!

The wheel was spun!

Arcelia with Gov. Ernie Wren!

Here is the winning name!

Our inaugural 50/50 contest donor names were added to the wheel and shuffled.

Here is the winning name!

Arcelia with Gov. Ernie Wren!

Here is the winning name!

The wheel was spun and a random name was selected!

Arcelia with Gov. Ernie Wren!

Arcelia with Gov. Ernie Wren!

Arcelia with Gov. Ernie Wren!

Congratulations Arcelia! 

Photo Gallery of Our 2nd Quarter Conference

    Communication Communication Communication

    Keeping In Touch

    Coming direct to your inboxes! We are evolving and new methods of sharing information are on the way! Be sure to add emoptimistdist@gmail.com and emo.aa.ad@gmail.com to your contacts so you will easily see various emails and newsletters from our district leadership! Yes, every member will be receiving things such as call letters for our conferences!

    Optimist International President Bob McFadyen

    Welcoming the New Year

    Middle America Regional VP - Elect Mike Boles

     CONGRATULATIONS to Region 4 Middle America Vice President – Elect Mike Boles  from EMO's own Arnold-Imperial Optimist Club!

    The Optimist Creed

     Congratulations, and thanks to Hezekiah, Jeremiah, Mikey (and videographer mom Sandra) for this enthusiastic version of the Optimist Creed.  These are our 3 boys who won our geocaching event,   HUNT FOR OPTIMISM IN MOTION! that  the Downtown Columbia Optimist Club held recently.

    Around Our District

      East Missouri District of Optimist International

      Optimist Mission

      Optimist Purposes

      Optimist Mission

       By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves. 

      Optimist Vision

      Optimist Purposes

      Optimist Mission

       Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. 

      Optimist Purposes

      Optimist Purposes

      Optimist Purposes

       To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. 

      EMO 2022-2023 Important Dates

      October 2022


      October 1- Clubs pay dues to OI and EMO 


      Clubs send your required club chair registrations


      October 28-29 1st Quarter District Conference, Courtyard by Marriott, Columbia


      November 2022


      Happy Thanksgiving 


      December 2022


      Happy Holidays 


      January 2023


      January 1 Clubs pay dues to OI


      Happy New Year! 


      February 2023


      February __ Deadline Clubs send Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to Zone Chairs


      February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day 


      February 15 Clubs Form 990 due to IRS 


      February 24-25 2nd Quarter District Conference, Hilton STL Airport, St. Louis


      February ___ Clubs Winning Essays due to District Essay Chair


      March 2023


      Happy St. Patrick's Day


      April 2023


      April 1 Clubs pay dues to OI & EMO

       

      April __ Deadline District Essay winner packages to OI


      Deadline Zone Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to District Chairs 


      May 2023


       May 5-6 3rd Quarter District Conference,  Hilton STL Airport, St. Louis


      District Oratorical and CCDHH Contests


      District Essay Contest Winner presentation


      Election of Lt. Gov.-Elects and nominations for Governor-Elect 2023-2024


      May 15 Deadline District Oratorical and CCDHH winner packages to OI


      May 20 Club Officer Elect Report and OIF Representative due to OI 


      June 2023


       June 9 EMO Jr. Golf Qualifying Tournament


      July 2023


      July 1 Clubs pay dues to OI


      July 2-5 OI Convention, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA


      July TBD OI Regional and World Oratorical Contest at St. Louis University


      August 2023


      August 18-20 EMO District Convention, Hilton STL Airport, St. Louis


      Election Governor-Elect 2023-2024


      Club Scrapbook Contest


      August 31 Club Annual Registration Report due to MO Secretary of State 


      Deadline Club President’s Citation information to OI


      September 2023


      September 30 Deadline Club Pride report to OI

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