Click the links below for more information on our next conference, happening in York, Nebraska! Share these with your fellow Optimists and even guests! Registration is now open; CLICK HERE to register online. The conference is agenda below, along with flyers for various events and registration specials.
The conference location is below, as is the nightly rate information.
Best Western Plus
4619 S Lincoln Ave
York, NE 68467
402-362-6661
Nightly hotel rate: $119 plus tax; $140.58 total
Conference incentive flyer
Early bird registration flyer
Conference information flyer
Charcuterie activity flyer
T-shirt activity flyer
Registered Attendees as of 1/17/25
Chyrel Kritikos
Michael Kritikos
Mark Claussen
Gaylea Sturgis
Wendy Townley
Kailen Kluge
Linda Wheeler
Randy Bohaty
Judith Kluge
Kerianne Kluge
Robert Kluge
Donald Gross
Nani Reed
Kellie Price
Jeffrey Sears
Sheila Roessle
Richard Roessle
Sherryl Longacre
Paul Keller
Kailen Kluge
Sue Petracek
Charlene Simpson
Sandra Allen
Kenneth Allen
Ivan Wineglass
William Graves
Melanie McCroy
Gloria Epps
Jeremy Williams
Melissa Williams
Josephine Arriola
Sharon Kimmons
Tamara Bailey
Linda Leatherman
Marvin Wastell
Brian Johnson
Michelle Butler
Jodi Schamberger
Second-Quarter District Conference Agenda
York, Nebraska
January 24, 25 and 26th
Friday, January 24th
6:30-8:30 -Social and Dinner Chances R 124 West Fifth St
8::45 -Lets Relax Hospitality Room Best Western Plus
Saturday, January 25th
7:30-8:30 -Registration
9:00-9:45 Opening Ceremonies
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
Introduction of Executive Committee
Welcome and Announcement-Governor Chyrel and York Administrator
Presentation of the colors and Pledge of Allegiance- York Boy Scouts
1st and second timers recognition
9:45-10:15- Board of Directors Meeting
Budget and Financial-Gaylea Sturgis-Treasurer
Approval of 1st Quarter Minutes-Gaylea Sturgis -Secretary
Committee Reports
10:15-10:45 -Break Out
Governor Assist Training-Leadership Development
Deck of Cards Round Table-Gaylea Sturgis
First Timers Meeting-Tamara Bailey
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break with Cookies
11:00-12:00 -Mariem Sanoe- The Power of Why
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:15- Second Timers meeting-Tamara Bailey
1:15-2:15 Charcuterie Demonstration-Hannah Elizabeth Owner of CharCute
Watch a demonstration that will be auctioned off for Foundation and sign up
To make your own $65.00 includes a small board or $45.00 which includes a box
2:15-3:00-Break
3:00-3:30 Auction
3:30-4:00 1st and 2nd presentations
4:00-5:30 Block Party Fun
Corn hole tournament
Wine Tasting (TBD)
6:00-8:00- Dinner
Closing with the Creed
Nothings Gonna Stop us Now
8:00 -Lets Relax-District Hospitality Suite
Sunday, January 26 th
8:00-10:30- Breakfast
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