Iowa District 1st Quarter Conference 2024-2025
October 18 @ 5:00 pm - October 19 @ 4:30 pm
1st Quarter Conference October 18-19, 2024
Fairfield Inn & Suites 8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Group Name: Iowa District Optimists
Reservations Deadline: October 1st, 2024
Room Rate: $99 + tax per night
Call To Reserve: (515) 278-2500
Registration Cost: Early Bird (ends October 1st) – $37.50 Regular (after October 1st) – $50
Downloadable Registration Form
Call or Email Cyndi Barber for any questions
Friday, October 18, 2024—Executive Committee (Casual Attire- any Optimist shirt)
Governor Assistant’s Dinner……Cozy Café (8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston) ………………….…5:00 PM
Executive Business Session………………………………………….…..……………………….……7:00 PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024—District Board – (Business Attire- new polo &/or fleece)
NOTE: Past Governor Breakfast – 7:30-8:30 AM – Cozy Café (8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston)
Registration……………………………………………………………….……………………… 7:30-9:30 AM
Morning Social…….………………………..……………..…….………………………..….…. 8:00-9:00 AM
First Timer Orientation…….……………..…………………………..…………….……….…. 8:30-9:00 AM
General Session……………….……………………………………………….………………………. 9:00 AM
Workshops – (1) Helping Others Get Ahead, (2) What Optimist Success Looks Like
Governor Assistant Meetings (West-> Zones 1,2,3 / Central->Zones 4,5,6 / East->Zones 7,8,9,10,13)
Lunch & 4th Qtr Awards……………………………..…………………………….…..…………….… 12:00 PM
Workshops – (3) The Mindful Optimist, (4) Kindling New Ideas: Why We Do the Things We Do
Closing Session
Hola! 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)