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DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.07 April 2017
2016-2017 Officers
DMM Governor Terry Gorman
DMM Secretary/Treas.
Lori Cook
International President
Jim Kondrasuk
Great Plains Region VP
Sue Fix
DMM Governor Elect
Kevin Hammell
DMM Immediate Past Governor
Ken Schulz
What you’ll find in this issue….
2017 Conv Youth Program .. page 9
3rd Qtr District Project ......... page 2
3rd Qtr Registration ........... page 10
3rd Qtr Reminder ................. page 4
Brookings Shares $$$ ......... page 8
CCDHH................................ page 4
Club Anniversaries .............. page 3
Club News ........................... page 3
Club President’s Note .......... page 4
DMM/OI Gatherings ............. page 2
Essay Contest ..................... page 8
Feed My Starving Children .. page 9
March Sponsors .................. page 6
Gov Gorman’s Greetings ..... page 1
Growth / Membership ........... page 5
Lisa Eriksmoen .................... page 7
OIJGC MB Entry Form ....... page 14
OIJGC MB Poster .............. page 13
OIJGC US Entry Form ....... page 12
OIJGC US Flyer ................. page 11
OIJGC US News! ................. page 8
Optimist Creed ..................... page 3
Oratorical Contest ................ page 8
Purses Needed! ................... page 8
Reel Optimist Videos ........... page 5
Reminders............................ page 4
Two Growth Incentives ........ page 5
Who ya goona call? ............. page 7
Governor Gorman’s Greetings April showers bring Spring Flowers, Club Oratorical, CCDHH contests and the DMM 3rd quarter meeting. The DMM 3rd quarter meeting is always interesting, informative and exciting, featuring the DMM winners of CCDHH, Essay and Oratorical Scholarship contest winners. I hope you have registered to attend the 3rd quarter meet-ing April 28 & 29 in St Cloud. This meeting will provide at-tendees with the opportunity to hear and see the DMM’s best youth communi-cate their ideas on the OI topics for this year’s scholarship topics for Essay, CCDHH & Oratorical Contests. Do you know the OI Foundation provides $10,000 dollars to the DMM winners of the various scholarship contests? In addition, there will be a discussion of topics that will help you and your clubs bring out the best in youth, our community and ourselves. You’ll be in the know of latest initiatives by OI to attract and retain new and current members, build new clubs and assist club members and leadership on various ways to help im-prove youth activities, ourselves, our communities. You will also meet old and make new friends to help recharge your optimist batteries to press on to the greater achievements of the future.
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DMM / OI Gatherings
3rd Qtr DMM Gathering
April 28-29, 2017
Marriott Hotel St Cloud, MN
Registration page 10
99th OI Convention
July 6-8, 2017
Albuquerque, NM
4th Quarter DMM Conv. August 10-12, 2017 Canad Inn Winnipeg, MB Sponsor Clubs Needed: 1st and 3rd Quarter DMM Gatherings for 2017-2018 Please contact: Incoming Governor Kevin Hammell [email protected]
100th OI Convention July 7-10, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario 4th Quarter DMM Conv. August xx-xx, 2018 Rochester, MN
DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.07 April 2017
Editor: Curt Sandberg
THANKS to everyone that submitted articles for this newsletter. For those who wish to submit articles for future issues, please email them to me at [email protected] by the 27th of each month. Thank you!
The DMM continues to have growth in membership across the district We have lost 222 members but have gained 186 new members. We have added 2 new clubs and you will also hear about several others that are being built within the DMM. In St Cloud we’ll be introducing a new committee called the Strategic Planning Committee that will be Chaired by Dave Martin. This committee is being formed to help the DMM and its membership decide the future direction of the district. It’s mission is to review all aspects of district responsibilities and make recom-mendations for operational procedures for the next 3-5 years. I encourage eve-ryone to attend the committee meetings, share your ideas and become an ac-tive member to help clubs build stronger youth and community programs, and build an even better more responsive DMM district. Are you a Builder of Excellence (BOE)? (a person who has built a new club). If you have a BOE medallion please wear it to the 3rd Qtr. meeting in St Cloud. If you are DMM member who would like to start a new club and you are not sure how to start the process talk to a BOE member who is wearing a medallion for assistance. “Together We Can!” THANK YOU, for all that you do……Be a Member, Get a Member……we need more help and more good folks joining as our team members and Optimists! Please read through the DMM Dispatch you’ll find a variety topics and articles from OI and DMM leadership to strengthen your club, find new youth, communi-ty and fund raising ideas. Terry Gorman, DMM Governor
Governor Gorman’s Greetings (Continued from page 1)
District Project at . . . 3rd Quarter meeting in Saint Cloud Join our District wide project in conjunction with the 3rd Quarter DMM District Conference in Saint Cloud April 28th and 29th. What better way to enhance your support of the Oratorical, CCDHH, and Essay contest. We are asking members and clubs attending the District meeting to bring either new or gently used Towels and Wash Cloths. We will donate the Towels and Wash Cloths to the Salvation Army Shelter and the Teen Out Reach program for Homeless Youth. Let’s try to pack the box to overflowing at the registration table!
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Club
News
from club bulletins
ROCHESTER — heard from a Mayo researcher grateful for the club’s support of their efforts with proceeds from their Frozen Goose race each year. They also helped with the Spelling Bee again this year. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN — has started lining up Silent Auc-tion items for their May 18th Gala at the Marriott West in St Louis Park. Tickets are $75 again this year. WORTHINGTON — 60 youth were served via YMCA Tri-Star Basketball. Sat, April 15 is their annual Easter Egg hunt and Sat, June 10 is their Fishing Derby. Officers for next year will be elect-ed on April 3. BISMARCK — attracted 5 Essays for this year’s contest and also held an Oratorical Contest. They continue with their monthly back-pack project with United Way. RICHFIELD — received a testi-monial from a past Octagon Club member now living in Idaho on the fond memories of that experience. A cash gift was given to support the Richfield Senior Class Party and they already have 78 flag re-newals for this year. SOUTH WINNIPEG — reports over $1,000 from each of three fund raisers: Grey Cup Raffle, Super Bowl Raffle, and Bartender Delight Raffle. WATERTOWN — amassed 100 Essays this year! They gave $1,000 of Winter Wonderland pro-ceeds to the 4-H Archery Program to buy additional equipment. The
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DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.07 April 2017
OI Pres. Kondrasuk’s Logo
The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and pros-
perity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that
there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of every-
thing and make your optimism
come true.
To think only of the best, to work
only for the best, and to expect
only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the
success of others as you are about
your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater
achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at
all times and give every living crea-
ture you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the im-
provement of yourself that you
have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble
for anger, too strong for fear, and
too happy to permit the presence of
trouble.
Club Anniversaries During April Sioux Falls April 12, 1956 Northwest Suburban April 29, 1959 Watertown April 15, 1976 Aberdeen April 7, 1983 Spearfish April 22, 1986 Winnipeg Seven Oaks April 13, 1991 Saint Boniface April 24, 2000
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Reminders . . .
Third Quarter Meeting – Saint Cloud We need your registrations! Early Bird ends April 3rd. NOTE: Dispatch readers will be allowed to register at the Early Bird rate until April 5th — SAVE $10 by registering NOW! Please see the registration form attached to this news-letter. We need your attendance at his meeting to show support for our Oratorical, CCDHH (Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), and Essay winners. Winners of these 3 con-tests receive $2500 scholarships, two $2500 scholar-ships for the Oratorical Contest. Attendance will help your club gain Honor Club status. Governor Terry has been working hard to provide valu-able information for you to make your attendance even more valuable. Help us know who will be there so we can make plan-ning for a great conference even greater. Jim Bisek Phone: 320-260-4000 Email: [email protected]
CCDHH Yes, we will be having a CCDHH Contest! It pays to beg for contest-ants. I believe we will have at least five or six young people competing. That is good news. Those of you that have called me, please consider making room reser-vations for your candidate. We will also need a meal count for any guests coming with your contestant. You will need to send the following items no later than April 24 to:
Ginny Bisek 2436 Imperial Drive, St Cloud MN 56301 [email protected] (320-253-1462)
_____Completed Application for 2016-2017 Ol Entry
Form with all signatures. Pg 3 of club guide _____Completed Zone/District Entry Form with all sig-
natures. Pg 12 of club guide _____Audiogram (or Cochlear Implant Programming
Report) conducted within 24 months of the contest date
_____Digital copy of presentation sent to [email protected] _____District Entry Fee of $75.00 (Check made out to
DMM)
Apr 5 Early Bird 3rd Qtr DMM Registration Deadline
10 Orat / Lt Gov Submit Zone Oratorical winners' info to Dave Nichols
24 CCDHH Chair Deadline to send required contestants' info to Ginny Bisek
28 & 29 3rd Qtr DMM gathering in St Cloud, MN
DMM Oratorical & CCDHH Contests at 3rd Qtr in St Cloud
30 Pres/Board Hold election of officers for 2017-18
30 Sec/Treas Deadline for 3rd Qtr OI & DMM dues
May 20 Sec/Treas Report incoming officers to OI
Club Presidents—Please Note:
We’re looking forward to seeing you in St Cloud. As part of the Honor Club requirements, the Club Presi-dent, Club President-Elect (or two Designees) attend District Convention (or two other District meetings/conferences). If you are unable to attend please fill out the “Club President Designate form” posted on the DMM web site and send it in as noted on the form.
Terry Gorman, DMM Governor
A couple smiles . . .
Life is like and shower - one wrong move and you’re in hot water
Cheer up! Birds also have bills, but they keep singing!
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Growth / Membership — Our year is half over! Spring is here, bringing a renewed burst of energy, sunshine – and growth. While trees are budding and seeds are taking root, this is the perfect time to kick-start your own club growth – look for new ways to serve more youth – and make a larger impact on their lives. Hopefully, many clubs are taking advantage of the DMM Growth Contest - Checkout the many options to adding members with reduced rates at http://www.optimist.org/e/member/membership6.cfm , in addition to the option of $30 membership for any-one in the education field. There are also two incentives listed on the lower portion of this page. WOW, has it ever been easier? Let’s all take advantage of these incentives – have your own club contests. Share what “fertilizing” program your club is using to make those budding trees blossom with abundant growth. Looking for places to recruit new members? Losing the 42 members and the ability to serve 1470 youth is a bit disheartening, but we congratulate the mem-bers listed on page 6 that are cultivating their clubs with sharing Optimism with others and inviting them to join us in our continued mission to Bringing Out The Best!
Gita Hendricks – DMM Growth Chair Together We Can!
Two Growth Incentives . . . Free Membership for Graduating Seniors In order to help students remain Optimists, Optimist International is offering all Junior Optimists graduating from high school a free membership for any adult or college Optimist Club. Your Club will not be billed a $15.00 pro-cessing fee OR international dues for a full calendar year. This is a great opportunity for all Optimist Clubs. Please encourage any graduating Junior Optimists to take advantage of this opportunity by joining either their local Club, or a Club where they will be attending college. If your Club has a graduating Junior Optimist senior who wishes to take advantage of this offer, contact [email protected] or call 800-500-8130 ext. 226.
Win $500! Encouraging your Club Members to actively sponsor new Members is critical to the health of your Optimist Club. Unfortunately, 80% of Optimist Members have NEVER sponsored a new Member. In order to increase individual sponsorships, Optimist International will be giving away three $500 prizes for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter. The goal of these raffles is to increase Member sponsorships, especially among those Members who have never sponsored a new Member. For questions, contact [email protected].
Submit Your Club's Reel Optimism Video by April 14 Adult and Junior Optimist Clubs, in addition to non-Optimist community groups, nonprofits and individuals, can now submit their Reel Optimism video. Entries can be made in the Optimists in Action or Make Optimism Go Viral categories and should visually illustrate the topic of “Optimism.” The integrated contest hub will allow you to easi-ly upload your video by posting a YouTube, or Instagram link. Go to www.optimist.org/ReelOptimism for more information. The deadline to submit your Club’s video is April 14.
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Growth / Membership — March 2017 Sponsors
Gita Hendricks – DMM Growth Chair Together We Can!
Thanks to these members for sharing their Optimism this month # Children
reached/mo YTD
Club: 35126 - WINNIPEG-RIVER EAST, MB (Zone: 1)
Judi Zolondek 35
Club: 35014 - BISMARCK, ND (Zone: 3)
Andrew Engelman (2) 70
Club: 35096 - JAMESTOWN, ND (Zone: 3)
Trent Vandyke 35
Club: 35230 - DEVILS LAKE, ND (Zone: 3)
Allison R Schmill 35
Club: 35160 - VALLEY CITY, ND (Zone: 4)
David W Carlsrud 35
Club: 35167 - WAHPETON, ND (Zone: 4)
Alysa Barth 35
Darci J Eggen 35
Club: 35224 - DEADWOOD-LEAD, SD (Zone: 5)
Francis Toscana 35
Club: 35027 - BROOKINGS, SD (Zone: 6)
Janet Brubakken 35
Dee Bormann 35
Club: 35216 - MITCHELL AREA, SD (Zone: 6)
Brad Zomer 35
Jen Johnston 35
Club: 35204 - NEW ULM, MN (Zone: 8)
Deborah Hertling 35
Club: 35075 - NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, MN (Zone: 10)
35
Club: 35140 - ST PAUL, MN (Zone: 11)
David C Eggenberger 35
Club: 35232 - ROSEVILLE AREA, MN (Zone: 11)
Donald Salverda (8) 280
490
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Remembering Lisa Eriksmoen The Minot Optimist Club would like to share our loss of our beloved member Lisa Eriksmoen. Lisa was the first woman president after the Magic City Optimist Club merged with the Optimist Club of Minot (Men). Past accomplishments were DMM Zone 13 Lt. Governor (1999-2000) and DMM Optimist of the Year (1997-98). Lisa served her second presidency in 2014-15 as a distinguished president. Lisa’s last contribution to the club was a donation to buy another hockey sled for children with disabilities. She loved hockey and chil-dren. She is missed by all who knew her. Follow this link for the complete obituary:
http://www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com/view-obituary?obituary=4233
Need a shot of Optimism? Who ya gonna call? Ok, we may not be the Ghostbusters (remember that old movie?), but we are the Club Fitness Team – and we want to help your club get a check-up and a tune-up, so you can successfully grow your club by adding some new, younger folks who want to help ”Bring out the Best in Kids.” I know, I know, - you can't, or don't want to add new members. But without new folks with energy, ideas and a real desire to make a difference in a child's life, how is your club going to remain a posi-tive force, or role model, in your community. Ask us for help. We can help you to Renew, Refresh and Revital-ize your club, using new tools from Optimist International, as well as our own experiences and a bucket of new innovative ideas. Here's a quick road-map to success – and we'll talk more about each of them in the months to follow:
Take stock of where you are. Survey your members about what's right and what's wrong with your club and what they would like it to be.
Develop a plan on how to make those dreams happen (we will help) and set some time-lines and who is go-ing to help make it happen.
Start working that plan – find new ways to meet those goals, and we will help.
Set one initial goal – to add 3-5 new members before Sept. 30, and we will give you ideas on who to ask to join, how to do it, and where to find them.
So please, ask us, to help you again become the service club in your community that people (and especially the kids) look to for support and in putting smiles and bringing joy to the kids. Member of the Fitness Team are: Don Stover (SD), [email protected], c: (605) 393-2403; Jim Gasperlin (Minn), [email protected], c: (320) 492-9172; Arnie Odefey (Twin Cities area), [email protected], c: (952) 288-4312; Tim Goetz (ND), [email protected], c: (701) 741-1909; Dave Martin (DMM) [email protected] (new email) c:(605) 951-6543; Canadian rep: TBD. Dave Martin, DMM Club Fitness Chair
Purses I need Purses! The Woman's Philanthropy Council of Optimist International Foundation will be again holding a purse swap at the International Convention in Albu-querque. The WPC committee mem-bers are collecting purses for this fundraiser. If you have some gently used items you would like to donate bring them to St Cloud with you. I will package them up and send them to OI. We are looking for bags, suitcases, backpacks, briefcases as well as purses! Jeri Gorman
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DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.07 April 2017
OIJGC US News! The following in an excerpt from the March 3, 2017 issue of the Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck-Mandan will host the 2017 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship this summer. The event, which is expected to draw more than 700 participants and bring about 1,000 visitors to the com-munity Aug. 17-20,
Another sporting event returning to the community for 2017 is the Optimist International Junior Golf District Qualifying Tournament, which relocated to Bismarck-Mandan from St. Paul, Minn., last year. The tournament is scheduled for June 16 at Riverwood Golf Course, said organizer Andrew Engelman. Last year, the tournament brought 47 golfers and about 115 visitors to the community, mostly from around North Dakota, but also from Minnesota and South Dakota, said Engelman, who indicated he’d like to see more than 60 golfers at the event this year and hopes to eventually make it a two-day event.
Oratorical Contest The District Oratorical Contest this year has lower numbers than in the past. This year we are expecting 10 contestants and therefore we only need to have one contest, which will be Friday evening.
The revised schedule will be: 1. Contestants check in/register by 5:30 PM Friday,
April 28 2. Contestants and judges meet for instructions at
6:00 PM 3. Oratorical Contest starts at 6:30 PM 4. Pizza Party for all when Pizza’s arrive, and sched-
uled for about 8:30 PM.
There will not be an Oratorical Contest on Saturday morning as previously scheduled, but the CCDHH will still be on Saturday morning as planned. Dave Nichols 2016-2017 DMM Oratorical Contest Chair
Brookings Club Shares Concession Proceeds—$3,928.19! Bobcat Choirs are thankful for our partnership with the Brookings Optimist Club. The Optimists do many things to benefit our community - especially the youth of Brookings. The Optimist Club runs the BHS conces-sions stands for all home events. For each event, there are shifts for Bobcat Choir members to work and the Optimists donate a percentage of the sales. Each Bobcat Choir member earns $25 toward his/her choir account per 3-hour shift worked. Another family mem-ber can work to earn money for the student's choir ac-count, as well. There is a maximum of 2 shifts per stu-dent for the year.
DMM Essay Winner! 18 Clubs in the DMM had Essay Contest's and submitted an entry in the District Essay Contest. The club's involved in the District Essay Contest were: Brandon,MB, St Boni-face, South Winnipeg, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Brookings. Mitchell, Sioux Falls-Sioux Valley, Brandon Valley, Vermilion, New Ulm, Central Minnesota Noon,St Cloud, Eden Prairie, Glen Lake, Prior Lake, West St Paul and St Paul. The winning Essay, written by Hailie Christiansen, was submitted by St Cloud. She will read her winning Es-say at the 3rd Qtr Conference in St Cloud. I would like to thank the Club Essay Chairpersons for all their work organizing their Club Essay Con-tests. Keep promoting this opportunity to the young people in your community. The Essay contest is over for this year but we can start promoting 2017-2018 in August. The topic will be announced in July! Jeri Gorman 2016-2017 DMM District Essay Chair
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$1,500 given to the Boys and Girls Club helped them host a Youth Basketball Tourney that drew 56 teams. VERMILLION — helped distribute 24,000 lbs. via the Community Food Giveaway, sent their Essay winner on to the District and Ora-torical winner on to Zone 7. On April 7&8 they will sell pies for $10 in Hyvee’s Strawberry Pie Fund-raiser in which the club gets half. WEST ST PAUL — opted for a St Patrick’s Day theme for their monthly meeting in March but still served tacos [the cookies had green frosting!]. PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE — Mys-tery Night is Sat, April 29. two tick-ets are $60. They’ll pack meals for Feed My Starving Children on April 20th. Loose change is being col-lected to help the Lakeville Club get started. Just under $5,000 is being given to Girl Scouts, FMSC, PL Drivers Ed, PLHS Lock-in, Brain Power in a Backpack, and more! BROOKINGS— nominating com-mittee has been formed and plans are being finalized for April 4 Jazz Festival, Youth and Government April 25, Respect for Law May 2, and more! GRAND FORKS — served 97 kids via their Child ID program and about 70 more via Bike Safety at the Safe Kids Day. WEST ST PAUL — is looking for Optimist of the Year volunteers from the community with plans to announce the winner in May and have the honoree ride in the West St Paul Days Parade Please send your club’s newsletter to [email protected] to have your club’s activities listed in upcoming issues.
Club News (Continued from page 3)
Youth Program! DMM Convention August 2017 Are you bringing your kids or grandkids to the DMM Optimist convention in Winnipeg? Plans are underway and we want to be sure to offer age appropriate activities, babysitters if needed, and have adequate transportation for the kids. Our plans include 5 pin bowling, the Assiniboine Zoo, a night at the movies, perhaps an escape room or go-kart racing. The youth program will be offered at a minimal cost, hopefully at no charge. I would love to hear from you now if you plan on bringing kids so we can fine tune our plans. If we don't hear from anyone, we will as-sume no kids are attending and halt all plans. ??? email me at [email protected]. Jo-Anne Pelzer Convention Co-chair
DMM District Dispatch Issue 16.17.07 April 2017
Feed My Starving Children Bennie-Johnnie and St Cloud Morning Optimists in their finest outfits packing food for Feed My Starving Children!
All these students from Anoka-Coon Rapids participated in the North Suburban Optimist Club Oratorical Contest. Two will go on to Zone 9 competition on April 1st
April 1st is the start of the
new $30 educators incentive, Press on to
Greater Achievements.!
DMM 3rd QUARTER DISTRICT CONFERENCE
District Oratorical & CCDHH Contests
April 28 & 29, 2017
Optimist Member and Guest Registration Information Meeting Hotel
Newly Remodeled Courtyard by Marriott 404 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Room Reservation – 320-654-1661 Room Rate: $129.00 per night plus tax (Kings & Suites) – ask for Optimist Rate
Alternate Hotel (1 block Away): Best Western Plus – Kelly Inn
Room Reservation – 320-253-0606 100 – 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Room Rate: $94.00 per night plus tax (singles or doubles) – ask for DMM District Rate
Reserve Your Room Now - Cut Off Date: March 29, 2017
________$55 (US Funds) Early Bird District Registration *Registration and Payment Postmarked by April 3, 2017
________$65 (US Funds) District Registration *Registration and Payment Postmarked after April 3, 2017
If unable to attend the entire conference, register for individual events below:
Friday: Pizza Party $15 Saturday: Breakfast Buffet $20 Lunch $25
HOSTED BY THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. CLOUD With In-kind, Technical, and Financial support from the SC Convention & Visitor’s Bureau!
Make Checks Payable in US FUNDS to: DMM District Mail Registration Forms and Payment to: Jim Bisek,
2436 Imperial Drive,
Questions? Please contact: St. Cloud, MN 56301-5009
Jim Bisek: (H) 320-253-1462
(C) 320-260-4000
E-mail: [email protected]
MEMBER and GUEST Registration (One registration form per member or guest)
Name ___________________________________ Club____________________________#35-_____________
Address__________________________________ City ____________________State_____ ZIP ___________
Evening Phone ( ) ______________________ E-Mail:__________________________________________
Current Office Held: i.e. Club and/or District: Special Dietary Needs:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Is this your 1st or 2
nd DMM District Conference? (Yes) _____ which one? (circle) 1
st 2
nd (No) ________
Check #: Amount enclosed: Will pay in St. Cloud:
optimist-dmm.org/ granitecountry.com
/
Contact Andrew S Engelman, DMM Chair, for Local Qualifier Information or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DMMGOLF
Phone Number: 701-400-6006 or email: [email protected]. Register Online: https://sites.google.com/site/dmmusaoptimistgolf/tournament-information
Be Seen!
Be Recruited!
Be Competitive!
Be an International Champion!
Nationally ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek and included in the AJGA Performance Based Entry Process
The Op mist Interna onal Junior Golf Champion-
ships provide a unique opportunity for junior golf-
ers from around the globe.
In More than 50 qualifying tournaments, Op mists
reach out into their own communi es to involve
young adults in the game of golf.
The Top 600 junior golfers advance to the Op -
mist Interna onal Junior Golf Championships each
summer.
Past winners of the Op mist Interna onal Junior
Golf Championship include:
Nick Price, Corey Pavin, Phil Mickelson,
David Toms, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods, Notah Begay
III, Jennifer Rosales, Bri any Lincicome, Jason
Day , Lexi Thompson and many, many more.
Do you have what it takes to be on this list?
Register for the District Qualifier in Bismarck,
North Dakota on June 16, 2017 today! The registra on fee is $50.00 and includes driving range and
pu ng green me. Lunch will be provided.
Why should golfers a end?
One of the top Interna onal Junior Golf Tour-
naments in the World
Ranked by JuniorGolf Scoreboard, Golfweek,
Amateur Golf World Ranking and included in
the AJGA “Performance Based Entry Process”
Many college coaches a end and recruit
Compete against golfers from all over the
world.
Dakota’s & Minnesota Official District Qualifying Tournament for the 2017 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships Official Entry Form
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION District Qualifier for: (DMM) Dakota’s and Minnesota / https://sites.google.com/site/dmmusoptimistgolf/home Date & Time: Friday, JUNE 16, 2017 (Tee Time Start) check- in no later than 30 minutes prior to assigned start time Location: Riverwood Golf Course, Bismarck, North Dakota Divisions Offered: (Boys ages; 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18 & Girls ages; 10-12, 13-14, 15-18) Entry Fee: $50 - By Mail: (Checks Only) see mailing registration address info below:
*Winners and *Qualifiers advance to the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (Over 36 CountriesRepresented) at “PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens”, FL from July 18-23 (Boys 10-11, 12-13 & Girls 10-12), July 23-28 (Boys 14-15 & Girls 13-14) & July 28 – August 2, 2017 (Boys 16-18 & Girls 15-18).
*Qualifying Information:A limited number of golfers in each division will advance to the International Championships provided they shoot the minimum qualifying score. If a golfer who lives outside of the District qualifies, his/her participation will not eliminate a District resident from qualifying. Optimist Districts/Clubs provide financial support for winners advancing to the international championships. There is no guarantee that financial support will be provided to golfers who travel outside of their home District. Please note that the following divisions will may not be provided financial support, but are eligible to qualify for the International Championships: Boys 10-11 & Girls 10-12. Please contact District Chair, Andrew S. Engelman, via email (see below) for details.
Eligibility Information: In order to be eligible, a golfer must not turn 19 on or before August 2, 2017. Golfers must be enrolled in high school or a 2017 high school graduate to be eligible. Any golfer who has attended college is no longer considered a “junior golfer” and is not eligible to participate. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY APPLICATION: Entry Deadline June 9, 2017 with limited entries (late entries will be assigned to standby list)
Name: _________________________________________Date of Birth ______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________City/State Zip _____________________________________________
Average 18-hole score_______ Email: ___________________________ Parents Name__________________________________
(Registration confirmation and additional tournament information (Practice rounds, course info, directions and lodging information etc) will be sent to all entrants after registration is completed)
___ Girls 10-12 (Doesn’t turn 13 on or before July 23) ____ Boys 10-11 (Doesn’t turn 12 on or before July 23) ____ Boys 12-13 (Doesn’t turn 14 on or before July 23) ____ Boys 14-15 (Doesn’t turn 16 on or before July 28)
___ Girls 13-14 (Doesn’t turn 15 on or before July 28) ___ Girls 15-18 (Doesn’t turn 19 on or before Aug 2)
____ Boys 16-18 (Doesn’t turn 19 on or before Aug. 2)
I certify I am an amateur player according to the rules of the USGA and the information is true to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Player _____________________________________________
In consideration of the privilege of my child’s participation in the Optimist Junior Golf Championships, I hereby release the sponsors from any liabilities which might occur.
Signature of Parent ________________________________ Phone(_____)______________Night(_____)_______________
If Payments ($50.00) are made by Mail, make Checks Payable to: “OPTIMIST CLUB OF BISMARCK” and mail to:
Andrew S Engelman, For further information please contact or visit: Optimist Jr. Golf Andrew S. Engelman, [email protected] 201 4th Avenue NW Mandan, ND 58554 Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DMMGOLF
Payment in full of $100 or $150 must accompany the entry form. Online registration available on our website. Entry forms can also be downloaded from our website or register by phone calling Larters at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club Pro Shop. ( 204-334-2107 ) http://www.optimistjrgolf.org
Male and Female Age Eligibility 10 - 18 years - $100.00 per Junior Age Categories Junior Boys (JB) Junior Girls (JG) 13 - Under 12 - Under 14 - 15 13 - 14 16 - 18 15 - 18
Golfers who will not celebrate their 19th birthday on or before Aug 2nd, 2017. All golfers must currently be enrolled in school or be a 2017 high school graduate.
Prizes to be awarded in all age categories.
1. Golf Equipment will be awarded in all defined age groups. 2. Trips to Florida to compete in the Optimist International Junior
Golf Championship at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Gardens, Florida, USA.
Age groups 16-18 (JB) and 15-18(JG) categories only. Valid Passport is required to receive trip.
CJGA Tournament Only: (Optional $50.00 add-on) 1. Receive a dozen Taylor Made golf balls and Nike Golf Hat. 2. Qualifiers receive paid entries to CJGA Tournaments:
CJGA Mizuno National Golf Championship
CJGA PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship
Presenting Sponsors
Optimist Clubs Foundation of Winnipeg
and the
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Present the 20th Annual
Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf
Registration Information • Open to the first 120 paid entries • Entry fee is $100.00(add $50 for CJGA Tournament) • 2 Rounds of Golf and Lunch provided • Driving Range Practice both days • Long Ball and Closest to Pin Competition • Handicap or average score required for group place-
ment. • Entry deadline June 5, 2017
Dakotas-Manitoba-Minnesota (DMM) official district qualifier for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) in Florida, USA
June 10 & 11, 2017 Larters at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club
30 River Road St. Andrews, Manitoba
Hosted by
The Optimist clubs of Manitoba
Supporting partners
Official DMM District Qualifying Tournament
Official Entry Form 2017
Presenting Sponsor
Optimist Clubs Foundation of Winnipeg
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Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf
And the
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Present the 20h Annual
District: Dakotas-Manitoba-Minnesota (Canada) Location: St. Andrews, Manitoba
Dates and Venue Entries Close: Monday June 5th, 2017
June 10th & 11th, 2017 Entry Fee: $100.00
Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club 2 Rounds of Golf, Lunch and Driving Range Practice (30 River Road, St. Andrews, MB) Long Ball Driving and Putting Contest competition
Visit our website for complete information and rules. Optional CJGA qualifier tournament: add $50.00
www.optimistjrgolf.org CJGA tournament entries will also receive:
- CJGA welcome golf package.
Age Category winners for prize payout will be decided as follows:
Junior Boys Junior Girls
13 Years and Under 12 Years and Under
14 – 15 Years 13 -14 Years
16 – 18 Years 15 -18 Years
Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf is pleased to provide more prizes and
opportunities for Junior Golfers. The Manitoba Optimist Junior Open division
winners (Boys 16-18 and Girls 15 -18) will receive all expense paid invitations
to the OIJGC in Florida.
CJGA qualifier winners in each category will receive a paid entry into the
CJGA Mizuno National Golf Championship and CJGA PING Canadian Junior
Age Eligibility Information: Open to Junior Golfers ages 10 -18, qualifying for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship (OIJGC) a golfer must not turn 19 on or before Aug 2nd, 2017. Golfers must be enrolled in school or must be a 2017 high school graduate to be eligible.
Name: ______________________________________ Male Female Birth date: Month _ Day __ Year___ ___
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________ Province:___________________________Postal Code:________________ Telephone: Res.______________________ Cell: _______________________ E-mail: _______________________________________ Golf Club: _____________________________________________________ Handicap Factor: _________________________________ CONTESTANT WAIVER: This contestant’s waiver must be signed by each entrant in a Manitoba Optimist Junior tournament, and by a parent or guardian in the event of a minor, in consideration of Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf accepting this entry and of the inherent risks associated with the event.
The applicant is aware of and assumes all risks of bodily injury or property damage, including specifically (but not exclusively) the risk of being injured by thrown or struck golf balls or clubs, actions by spectators, players, caddies, or others in attendance, and the competitor agrees that MANITOBA OPTIMISTS, including its Directors, Officers, Members, and Volunteers, as well as the competitors in the tournament, are not liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from such causes or any other negligence.
I have read the terms and conditions of entry including the Contestant Waiver, and agree to accept and abide by them. I also agree that this entry is subject to approval by the Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf Board.
Signature of Applicant: Signature of Parent /Guardian of Junior Applicant:
____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________Release
Official DMM District Qualifying Tournament
Official Entry Form 2017
Presenting Sponsor
Optimist Clubs Foundation of Winnipeg
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Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf
And the
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Present the 20h Annual
Entry Procedures:
1. Entries must be submitted by completing this Entry Form in full. (Incomplete Entries may be rejected).
2. Payments of $100.00 or $150.00 must accompany the Entry Form. (Following methods for payment) - Online entry forms and payment available on www.optimistjrgolf.org. (PayPal/Credit Card) - Register/Pay by Telephone, call Larters at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club (Pro Shop), 204-334-2107
- Entries can also be mailed (with payment) to: (Make checks payable to “Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf”)
Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf 32 Shauna Way Winnipeg, MB R3W 1T1
3. Refunds: Entry Fees will not be refunded after the Entry Closing Date. Refunds of Entry Fees may be subject to a service charge of $25.00
4. If there are any concerns or questions please contact: Fred Urso – Phone 204 663 9776, Email: [email protected]
Photo/Internet Release
Segments of the Manitoba Optimist Junior Open will be photographed and posted on the Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf website, used with CJGA and posted with our designated media affiliates. I, _______________________________, in consideration of my participation in a junior golf tournament known as the Manitoba Optimist Junior Open, hereby grant Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf Inc., the right to photograph and otherwise use in all media throughout Canada my performance in the Manitoba Optimist Junior Open and use my name, likeness, and biographical information concerning me in connection therewith, except that Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf shall not use my name as an endorsement of any product or service. ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian
