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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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UID:28179-1776384000-1776556799@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:25-26 Iowa District - 3rd Quarter Conference - Amana\, IA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/2025-2026-iowa-district-3rd-quarter-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Millwright\, Amana\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T093000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Iowa District - 2nd Quarter Conference - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/2025-2026-iowa-district-2nd-quarter-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom by Zone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260605T155112
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UID:28173-1760659200-1760831999@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:25-26 Iowa District - 1st Quarter Conference - Ankeny\, IA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/2025-2026-iowa-district-1st-quarter-conference/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, Ankeny\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T110000
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CREATED:20250921T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T203701Z
UID:28325-1760266800-1760284800@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:LeClaire Fall Festival - River Valley Optimist Club
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Fall with the River Valley Optimist Club and the LeClaire Community!
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/leclaire-fall-festival-river-valley-optimist-club/
LOCATION:125 N Cody Rd\, Le Claire\, IA 52753\, 125 N Cody RD\, Le Claire\, IA\, 52753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155112
CREATED:20250820T145724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153204Z
UID:28189-1759557600-1759575600@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:FrenchToast Fly-In Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Poster2025-1
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/frenchtoast-fly-in-breakfast/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155112
CREATED:20250918T192503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T192503Z
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SUMMARY:The Oskaloosa Optimist Club presents "Mission Sky Bound"
DESCRIPTION:The Oskaloosa Optimist Club presents “Mission Sky Bound”\nDate : 9-28-25 \n \nTime:  11:30 – 4pm \n \nPlace: LACEY RECREATION SOCCER FIELDS \n \nOSKALOOSA\, IOWA \n \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/237SrodaS3FcEGJj9 \n \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nRD KEEP (641)660-6310 \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/the-oskaloosa-optimist-club-presents-mission-sky-bound/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
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CREATED:20250921T202438Z
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SUMMARY:The Bill Jones Annual Pork Chop Supper - Red Oak Optimist Club
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Red Oak Optimist Club\, this annual Drive Through Event supports local groups in Red Oak including the After Prom Committee and Boy Scout Troops! 1 Meal for $13 or 2 for $25. \nHeld at the Gold Fair Building\, this event is drive through only starting on the South Side. Bring an empty stomach\, as these pork chop dinners are mouth watering delicious!
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/the-bill-jones-annual-pork-chop-supper-red-oak-optimist-club/
LOCATION:red oak iowa\, Gold Fair Building\, Red Oak\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155112
CREATED:20250820T144112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144112Z
UID:28169-1757754900-1757781000@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:2025-2026 District Team Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The District Team Leadership Retreat will be held September 13 at the Newton Arboretum – 3030 N. 4th Ave. E\, Newton\, IA 50208.  TIME: 9:15-3:30.   Lunch will be provided. The agenda includes:\n\n\nIn order to plan for food\, committee work\, and materials\, please let me know if you will be able to attend.  RSVP by Sept. 5 or before. Looking forward to working with you this year!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe the Change – Cultivate Optimism Across Iowa!\nJane Schmidt
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/2025-2026-district-team-leadership-retreat/
LOCATION:Newton Arboretum\, 3030 N. 4th Ave. E\, Newton\, IA\, 50208\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
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UID:27998-1753401600-1753660799@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District Optimist Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:Iowa District Optimist Convention 2025 \nJuly 25 – 27\, 2025 \nWarehouse Event Center \n1414 W. Broadway\, Council Bluffs\, IA 51501 \n\n\nReservations Deadline:    \nFull Registration by July 1\, 2025 \nRoom Block Under “Iowa District Optimist” Expires on June 25\, 2025 \n\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Council Bluffs\,\n2211 South 32nd Street\, Council Bluffs\, IA 51501\n(712) 352 – 1300\nRooms $130.0 (plus taxes/fees)\n\nRegistration Cost: \nFull Registration by July 1\, 2025 = $135.00 \nSingle Event Registration: \n\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025: Friday Fun Night $40.00\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025: Model Club Luncheon $35.00\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025: Govenor’s Banquet & Entertainment $55.00\nSunday\, July 27\, 2025: All Optimist Breakfast $30.00\n\nall events included in full registration\, prices increase after July 1\, 2025 ($45.00\, $40.00\, $60.00\, & $35.00 respectively)\n\n\n\nMake Check Payable to: Iowa District Optimist Convention 2025 \nMail Check to: Leonard Wright\, 234 Morningside Ave.\, Council Bluffs\, IA 51503 \n\n\nRegistration form HERE
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-optimist-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Warehouse Event Center\, 1414 W. Broadway\, Council Bluffs\, IA\, 51501\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTSTAMP:20260605T155112
CREATED:20250630T023905Z
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UID:28001-1751155200-1751500799@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:107th Optimist International Convention
DESCRIPTION:107th Optimist International Convention \n\n\n\nJun 29\, 2025 7:45am – Jul 2\, 2025 5:00pm | US/Central \n\n\nLocation: St. Louis Union Station\, Curio Collection by Hilton \n\nContact: Ronda H Vaughn\nEmail: convention@optimist.org\nPhone: 314-881-1305 \n\nLocation Details\nSt. Louis Union Station\, Curio Collection by Hilton \n1820 Market Street\nSt. Louis Missouri 63103 United States
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/107th-optimist-international-convention/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240930T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T182233Z
UID:27362-1745600400-1745683200@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District 3rd Quarter Conference 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:3rd Quarter Conference April 25-26\, 2025\n \nHoliday Inn Council Bluffs @Ameristar \n2202 River Rd\, Council Bluffs \n 
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-2nd-quarter-east-central-regional/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240930T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T223606Z
UID:27367-1743238800-1743264000@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District JOI Convention
DESCRIPTION:Iowa District JOI Convention March 29\, 2025\n \nIowa District JOI Convention 2025 \nWhen: Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 \nWhere: West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines\, IA \nCost: $40 – includes Lunch and a t-shirt – TBD \nRegister by March 7\, 2025 to guarantee a t-shirt and the room rate of $125 + tax \nOnline Registration \nDownloadable Registration Form \nService Project Flyer \n 
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-joi-convention/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240930T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T182440Z
UID:27371-1739005200-1739030400@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District 2nd Quarter - East/Central Regional
DESCRIPTION:2nd Quarter Conference East/Central Regional February 8\, 2025\n \nKalona Historical Village Meeting Room \n715 D Ave\, Kalona \n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-2nd-quarter-east-central-regional-2/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240930T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T182309Z
UID:27356-1737795600-1737820800@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District 2nd Quarter - West/Central Regional
DESCRIPTION:2nd Quarter Conference West/Central Regional January 25\, 2025\n \nThe Warehouse \n1414 West Broadway\, Council Bluffs \n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-disrtict-2nd-quarter-conference-2024-2025-west-central-regional/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240924T140914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T181447Z
UID:27325-1729270800-1729355400@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District 1st Quarter Conference 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:1st Quarter Conference  October 18-19\, 2024  \nFairfield Inn & Suites 8661 Plum Dr\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322 \nGroup Name:  Iowa District Optimists \nReservations Deadline:   October 1st\, 2024 \nRoom Rate:  $99 + tax per night \nCall To Reserve: (515) 278-2500 \nRegistration Cost: Early Bird (ends October 1st) – $37.50 Regular (after October 1st) – $50 \nDownloadable Registration Form \nDownloadable Agenda \nCall or Email Cyndi Barber for any questions   \n\nFriday\, October 18\, 2024—Executive Committee (Casual Attire- any Optimist shirt) \nGovernor Assistant’s Dinner……Cozy Café (8385 Birchwood Ct\, Johnston) ………………….…5:00 PM \nExecutive Business Session………………………………………….…..……………………….……7:00 PM \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024—District Board – (Business Attire- new polo &/or fleece) \nNOTE: Past Governor Breakfast – 7:30-8:30 AM – Cozy Café (8385 Birchwood Ct\, Johnston) \nRegistration……………………………………………………………….……………………… 7:30-9:30 AM \nMorning Social…….………………………..……………..…….………………………..….…. 8:00-9:00 AM \nFirst Timer Orientation…….……………..…………………………..…………….……….…. 8:30-9:00 AM \nGeneral Session……………….……………………………………………….………………………. 9:00 AM \nWorkshops – (1) Helping Others Get Ahead\, (2) What Optimist Success Looks Like \nGovernor Assistant Meetings (West-> Zones 1\,2\,3 / Central->Zones 4\,5\,6 / East->Zones 7\,8\,9\,10\,13) \nLunch & 4th Qtr Awards……………………………..…………………………….…..…………….… 12:00 PM \nWorkshops – (3) The Mindful Optimist\, (4) Kindling New Ideas: Why We Do the Things We Do \nClosing Session \n  \n\n\n\nHola! After the conference please join us at El Mariachi’s in Johnston for refreshments! Come join the fun and fellowship. 5825 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston (515-276-3887)
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-disrict-1st-quarter-conference-2024-2025/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn & Suites\, 8661 Plum Dr\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20240724T131705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T131705Z
UID:27163-1724371200-1724630399@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District Convention 2023-2024
DESCRIPTION:2023 -2024 Iowa District Optimist Convention – August 23 -25\, 2024 \n \nHoliday Inn Airport Des Moines\n6111 Fleur Drive\nDes Moines\, IA 50321 \n \n\nFriday\, August 23\, 2024\n\n \n\n 	Friday Fun Night! Join us for Fun in the Park\, A Wellness Rodeo\, Great food\, Fun Activities\, and more! Hospitality room hosted by the Council Bluffs Optimist Club!\n\n \n\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024\n\n \n\n 	Workshops\n \n 	Training\n \n 	District Business\n \n 	Model Club Luncheon with guest speaker Ankeny Police Chief Potts\n \n 	Keynote Speaker\, Eric Recker\n \n 	Silent Auction to benefit the Optimist Foundation\n \n 	Governor’s Banquet in the evening\, including the incoming District team for 2024-25.\n \n 	Don’t forget the hospitality room!\n\n \n\nSunday\, August 25\, 2024\n\n \n\n 	All Optimist Breakfast\n \n 	Meeting families of children with cancer and hearing their stories.\n \n 	Optimist Memorial Service (for those Iowa Optimists that we have lost this past year)\n \n 	Final business session to vote for the new Governor-elect and discuss Iowa District Policy changes\, as well as any other business of the District.\n\n \n\nView the Full Agenda HERE\n\n \n\nRegistration form HERE – please complete and submit with payment before July 31st for EARLY BIRD prices & don’t forget to collect your FREE gift bag upon arrival!\n\n View the policies here that will be up for discussion and change at the convention:\n\n Policies for Directory as revised\n\n Iowa Policies Summary of Changes\n\n\n\n \nSee you in August! \n \n \n \nConvention Committee: \n \nSue Wunsch (Chair)\, Cyndi Barber\, Judy Boyd\, Ann and Mark Feilmann\, Tom and Janet Lloyd
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-convention-2023-2024/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Airport Des Moines\, 6111 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTSTAMP:20260605T155113
CREATED:20230120T220027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T003556Z
UID:23811-1691712000-1691971199@www.iowaoptimist.org
SUMMARY:Iowa District Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Burlington-West Burlington Club presents:August 11-13\, 2023 – Catfish Bend Convention Convention & Events Center\, Burlington\, IA \nCatfish Bend Hotel – (319) 753-2946 \nSpecial Room Rate – TBA \nRegistration Cost: \nFull Registration – $125 \nIndividual Event Registrations: \nFriday\, August 11\, 2023 [Pancake Art Class] – $5 \nFriday\, August 11\, 2023 [Scaenger Hunt & Dinner] – $25 \nSaturday\, August 12\,2023 [Model Club Luncheon] – $30 \nSaturday\, August 12\,2023 [Governor’s Bankquet & Entertainment] – $60 \nSunday\, August 13\, 2023 [All Optimist Breakfast] – $35 \nDownloadable Registration Form \nConvention Chair: Lynnae Hillyer \nEmail Lynnae Hillyer for any questions
URL:https://www.iowaoptimist.org/calendar/iowa-district-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Catfish Bend Convenion & Events
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