Conferences

1st Quarter Conference  October 27-28, 2023 Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Rd. Des Moines, IA 50322 Group Name:  Iowa District Optimists Group Code:  IDO Reservations Deadline:   October 6, 2023 Room Rate:  Standard Two-Queen or King Executive $95++ plus 12% tax per night To Reserve: Call:  515-278-4755 or 800-HOLIDAY (800-465-4329) Click:  Iowa District Optimists Downloadable Registration Form Call or Email Janet Lloyd for any questions
2nd Quarter Conference – February 17, 2024 9:00a.m. to Noon General Session Opening………………………………………………………….9:00 a.m. Workshop-The Art of Possibility ………………………9:30 a.m. Junior Golf………………………………………………………10:15 a.m. Lieutenant Governor Reports………………………….10:30 a.m. Committee Reports…………………………………………11:00 a.m. Awards……………………………………………………………11:15 a.m. Essay/Oratorical Open Discussion………………….11:30 a.m. Registration will be on the Iowa District website. A zoom link will be sent out one week prior to the event. I encourage the clubs to get together with this zoom if possible. Make it Fun! REGISTRATION If your club plans on a social event with this conference, please take attendance and send this to District Secretary/Treasurer Janet Lloyd. jlloyd0809@gmail.com NAME:      CLUB:      CLUB# Email Address to send Link: Online registration for individuals: Online Registration
3rd Quarter Conference  April 19-20, 2024 Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines – Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322 Friday, April 19, 2024—Executive Committee (Casual District Attire) Lt. Governor’s Dinner…………………………………………………………………….. 5:30 p.m. Executive Business Session……………………………………………………………… 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024—District Board (District Business Attire) Registration………………………………………………………………………… 7:15—8:25 a.m. PGA Meeting………………………………………………………………………. 7:15—8:15 a.m. First Timer Orientation………………………………………………………….. 8:00—8:25 a.m. General Session…………………………………………………………………… 8:30—9:00 a.m. Workshop Session……………………………………………………………….. 9:109:50 a.m. Oratorical Contest/Essay Winner………………………………………………………….…….10:00—11:30a.m. Zone Meetings…………………………………………………………………. 11:35—11:55 a.m. Lunch & Awards/Quad Governors 22-23 Award Celebration………… 12:00—1:25 p.m. Workshops Session/Round Tables…………………………………………… 1:30—3:00 p.m. Closing Session……………………………………………………………………. 3:05—4:00 p.m. Lodging: Holiday Inn & Suites, 4800 Merle Hay Rd. Des Moines, IA 50322 Phone 515-278-4755 or 800-HOLIDAY (800-465-4329) For Guaranteed Iowa District Optimist Room Rate of $95.00 (Standard) book by April 5th Group code: OPT REGISTRATION Downloadable Registration Form Here is the link and booking information for overnight rooms! Group Name:  Iowa District Optimists Group Code:  OPT Reservations Deadline:   April 5, 2024 Rates:  Standard Two-Queen or King Executive $95++ plus 12% tax per night                 Junior King or Extended Suites $135++ plus 12% tax per night                 Family King Suites $155++ plus 12% tax per night                 Family Double Queen Suites $165++ plus12% tax per night To Reserve: Call us at:  515-278-4755 or 800-HOLIDAY (800-465-4329) Click to: Iowa District Optimists

Iowa Convention: August 23-25, 2024

Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport
REGISTRATION Downloadable Registration Form