Optimist Indiana South District
Conferences, Convention and Events
Kimball Headquarters
Kimball Headquarters; 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47546
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3rd Quarter Conference
Friday night and Saturday April 25 and 26 – Oratorical finals – Jasper Kimball Headquarters; 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47546.
Also, we will be having dinner at the “world famous” Schnitzelbank Restaurant on Friday night at 6:30 PM. Everyone on their own, but we have a section reserved for 30 people and would appreciate knowing who is planning to attend.
$17 for registration/lunch.
Lunch:
Rooms are available at the Hampton Inn, Jasper for $125 plus tax. Cut off date is April 11, 2025. Free- breakfast included. Phone number is 812-481-1888. Block name is Indiana South Dist. Optimist.
Agenda Overview (Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:00 – 4:00 Eastern time):
Agenda Overview (Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8:00 – 4:00 Eastern time):
8:00–9:00 a.m. — Registration and Past Governor’s Meeting (Arnold F. Habig Board Room)
9:00-10:45 a.m.
Welcome and Call to Order
Recognition of First Timers and Distinguished Guests
Conference Schedule and evaluation remarks
District Board Meeting:
Candidate Qualifications-Lt. Governor, Gov-Elect.
2025-26 Lt. Governor Election
Introduce 2025-26 Lt. Governors
OI International Convention and District Convention Update
Spreading Optimism Interactive Presentation
11:00-11:50 a.m.
Oratorical Contest
12:00–1:50 p.m. Luncheon
Essay Awards and Reading of Essays
Oratorical Awards (Intro of judges and contestants)
2023-24 Awards and Recognitions
OIF Awards information, awards, and donations
Happy Dollars
2:05-3:30
Committee Chairs-Tri-Star BB, RFL, CCDHH, Junior Golf
2025-26 District Committee Update
How Can We Put Optimists in Action?
LDC Wrap-up
“Bring out the Best” Message
Darrel’s Digital Diary
Adjourn-Optimist Creed
Optimist Indiana South District
3rd Quarter Conference
SHARING AND CELEBRATING OPTIMISM
Friday night and Saturday April 25 and 26 – Oratorical finals/Essay winner– Jasper Kimball Headquarters; 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47546.
Message from Governor …
The third quarter conference for Indiana South District is a fun conference to attend! This is the
conference where we hear the finalists of the oratorical contest speak and where we hear the essays
from the essay contest read. Every time I hear these presentations my faith in the youth of our state
and country is strengthened. If this was the only reason to attend the third conference, it would be
worth the trip. However, there are other important reasons for attending: we get to interact with
other optimists; we get information about the upcoming international conference in St. Louis; the
food is great. In addition our meeting venue is first class. We are fortunate to again meet at the Kimball
World Headquarters facility in Jasper, IN at no cost to us.
I strongly encourage each club president, secretary and treasurer to attend.
Walt Willms
Indiana South Optimist Indiana Governor
