August 9-11, 2018 District Convention Information Packet

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1 August 9-11, 2018 District Convention Information Packet

2 Agenda Overview 2018 DMM Convention Rochester, Minnesota THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 August 9-11, NOON to 5 PM Lt. Gov Elect Leadership Development Starting with Lunch included 12 NOON to 7 PM Registration & Boutique Banner Drop Off, Auction Drop Off 2:00 PM Golf Outing - Jim Nielsen and Jeff Coleman 5:30 PM Past Governor's Dinner at Willow Creek Golf Course - Invitation Only 7:30 to 9:00 PM Defroster/Games/Cash Bar/Snacks 9:00 PM to Midnight Hospitality Room Host Optimist Club of Rochester FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, :45 AM to 3:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM Old Timers Breakfast - featuring Nick Mezacapa 8:15 First Timers Meeting with Gary Lambert 8:30 AM Boutique and OIF/CCDF/CCC Fund Raisers Open 8:30 AM General Session Begins 10:00-10:15am Coffee Break 10:15 AM General Session continues 12:00 PM Lunch Speakers 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Round Table Discussions with speakers 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Using Technology in your clubs and zones 4:45 PM Board bus to Plummer House - Dinner and Tour 9:00 PM to Midnight Hospitality Room - Host Optimist Club of Grand Forks ND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 Breakfast on your own FREE for registered guests of the hotel 7:30 to 9:00 AM Registration table open Boutique & OIF/CCOF/CCC Fund Raisers (Bidding will cease at 3 PM for silent auction items) 9:00 AM General Session Resumes 10:00-10:15 AM Coffee Break 10:15 AM Break Out Sessions Bragger s Hall 12:00 PM General Session Adjourns 12:00 NOON Lunch on your own 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Leadership Development Presidents/Secretary Treasurers/ LG 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions 6:00 PM Photo session for Gov. & Lt. Governors 6:20 PM Processional Line UP Current DMM Officers, Officers Elect and their VIP's 6:30 PM Governor's Banquet 8:00 to 10:00 PM Music/Dancing - Two Cool Guys 2 P a g e

3 Table of Contents Page Agenda Overview Table of Contents Event Floor Plan Nick Mezacapa Bio David T. Jones, M.D. Bio Liz Canan s and Mark Claussen s Bio Detailed Agenda rd Quarter Meeting Minutes (4/28/18) DMM Balance Sheet (7/26/18) DMM Profit/Loss Budget vs Actual (7/26/18) DMM Policy Change Recommendations Save the Date Upcoming DMM Gatherings st Qtr Registration Form (Oct 19-20, 2018) st Qtr Preliminary Agenda (Oct 19-20, 2018) Thank You to our Sponsors and Notes National Anthems Optimist Creed P a g e

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5 NICK MEZACAPA Nick Mezacapa has inspired audiences across the country with his exceptional and unforgettable motivational presentations. Building upon the theme Survival and Spirituality, Nick has developed profoundly inspirational and motivational presentations for conferences, events, team-building sessions and retreats. Nick's unique and innovative style weaves captivating personal life experiences with the refreshing and inspiring messages he has to share. From the newly hired to the nearly retired, Nick s stimulating presentations provide refreshing insight, encouragement, and revelation to the young and experienced alike. Nick has been an ordained Episcopal Priest for the past 25 years, and for the past 20 years has served as the rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Rochester, MN (right across the street from the Mayo Clinic). Before coming to Minnesota, he served churches in Iowa, Michigan, and New York. A graduate of Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, he was trained as a teacher and athletics coach and worked in the academic field for seven years. It was after his teaching career that he attended Colgate/Rochester/Bexley Hall/Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York to receive his Master s in Divinity Degree and subsequent ordination to the priesthood. Episcopal Priest, Calvary Episcopal Church, Rochester, MN - across the street from the Mayo Clinic. Stage actor Prostate Cancer survivor Radio personality Trained Elementary & High School Teacher Former football & track coach 5 P a g e

6 DAVID T. JONES, M.D. David T. Jones, M.D., is a senior associate consultant in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Jones joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 2014 and holds the academic rank of assistant professor of neurology and radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Jones earned his B.S. in chemistry with a minor in physics and B.A. in psychology with a minor in theater arts, both magna cum laude, from Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri. He completed an undergraduate research fellowship at Stowers Institute for Medical Research. He earned his M.D. at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where he also completed a medical internship and began his work on imaging brain networks at the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging. He subsequently completed a residency in neurology, a 2-year research fellowship in neuroimaging under the mentorship of Cliff Jack, and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Jones clinical interests are cognitive and behavioral neurology, network-based neurodegeneration, and the application of multimodal neuroimaging with an emphasis on MRI and PET. He is the co-director of the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalous Clinic and a passionate advocate for these patients. His research focus includes developing methods to derive robust metrics of brain connectivity and evaluate their potential as biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases; applying big data analytics to multimodal neuroimaging; formulating a theoretical framework and computational tools to interpret large-scale brain dynamics; and studying the effects of therapeutic intervention on brain network organization. His research is funded by the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics, National Institute on Aging, and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, among others. Dr. Jones also has many active internal and external collaborations with investigators across the world, including at the University of Minnesota to translate advances made by the Human Connectome Project to measure brain networks during aging and in Alzheimer s disease. He has authored many journal articles, book chapters, abstracts and other publications. In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Jones is active in education and provides mentorship to neurology residents and fellows. He also holds professional memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Society to Advance Alzheimer s Research and Treatment, among others. The greatest joy in his life stems from his wife Catharine, and his three children - Arley, Amelia, and Ian. 6 P a g e

7 LIZ CANAN Liz Canan works as an Administrator at Mayo Clinic. While she continues to enjoy the professional challenges associated with her 30 years at Mayo, her passion is truly serving others. Liz and her husband Tom have a wonderful daughter Katherine who recently graduated from the University of Kansas and is living and working in Kansas City. Their son Will left this Earth far too soon in October 2012, after a valiant 8.5-year battle with brain cancer. A childhood cancer diagnosis can be very isolating. Many, including our family, looked for others on a similar journey to connect with to share fears, hopes and dreams. There was a need in Rochester for an organization that could bring together families going through childhood cancer and provide support to them. So, in 2007, Liz co-founded Brighter Tomorrows with three other Moms whose kids also had cancer. She has served on the Brighter Tomorrows Board since its founding and is the current President. The mission of the organization was and still remains: to ensure that no family has to face a childhood cancer diagnosis alone, empowering these families with the emotional, spiritual, and educational resources and support vital to their journey. Since its founding, Brighter Tomorrows has served well over 1,300 Mayo Clinic families from across the world and will continue its mission so that no family has to face a childhood cancer diagnosis alone. MARK CLAUSSEN Optimist International Representative Mark Claussen is a Charter Member of the Norfolk Noon Optimist Club in Norfolk, Nebraska and a Life Member of Optimist International. The Optimists have provided him with twenty-five years of good friends, fond memories and meaningful opportunities to serve. Mark has served as President of his club and as Lt. Governor and Governor ( ) of the Nebraska District. He also serves as Chair for the Communication Contest for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) and Junior Optimist International (JOI) for his district. Mark was Vice President of the Great Plains Region in and has served on the JOI and Membership committees at the international level. He is entering his 18 th year as a JOI advisor and will be serving as Chairman of the International JOI Committee during the Optimist year. Mark is beginning his 30 th year as a school psychologist in the Norfolk Public Schools this fall and has 38 years in the kid business overall. He has been married (JoAnn) for 37 years, is the father of two grown children. When not working or doing Optimist stuff, Mark enjoys playing with his two young grandboys. 7 P a g e

8 Detailed Agenda 2018 DMM Convention Rochester, Minnesota August 9-11, 2018 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, NOON to 5 PM Lt. Gov Elect Leadership Development Royale Ballroom B Starting with Lunch included 12 NOON to 7 PM Registration Event Center Hallway Boutique, Banner and Auction Drop Off Royale Ballroom A 2:00 PM Golf Outing - Jim Nielsen and Jeff Coleman (Meet in Hotel Lobby at 1:45pm) 5:30 PM Past Governor's Dinner at Willow Creek Golf Course - Invitation Only 7:30 to 9:00 PM Defroster/Games/Cash Bar/Snacks Royale Ballroom A 9:00 PM to Midnight Hospitality Room Host Optimist Club of Rochester Continental Breakfast Room FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, :45 AM to 3:00 PM Registration Event Center Hallway 7:00 AM Old Timers Breakfast - featuring Nick Mezacapa Royale Ballroom B 8:15 First Timers Meeting with Gary Lambert Royale Ballroom B 8:30 AM Boutique and OIF/CCDF/CCC Fund Raisers Open Royale Ballroom A 8:30 AM General Session Begins Royale Ballroom A Call to Order Jeff Coleman Presentation of Colors Boy Scouts National Anthems US Pledge of Allegiance Imm. Past Governor Terry Gorman Toast to Canada Joanne Pelzer Invocation Governor-Elect Dave Martin Head Table Introductions Jeff Coleman Turn Gavel over to Governor Kevin Jeff Coleman Welcome to Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede Introduce Past Governors and Secretary Treasurers Governor-Elect Dave Martin Introduction of First Timers Gary Lambert Adoption of Convention Rules Parliamentarian Larry Pelzer DMM Secretary-Treasurer s Report Sec/Tres Bill Reilly Approve Minutes of 3 rd Quarter Meeting Sec/Tres Bill Reilly State of the District Governor Kevin Hammell Memorial Service Imm. Past Governor Terry Gorman Amazing Grace 8 P a g e

9 10:00-10:15am Coffee Break 10:15 AM General Session continues Royale Ballroom A Candidate Qualifications Imm. Past Governor Terry Gorman Call for Nominations for Governor-Elect Parliamentarian Larry Pelzer Policy Committee Recommendations Policy Chair Jo-Anne Pelzer OI Convention in Ottawa Report Convention Credentials Report and Announcements Jeff Coleman 12:00 PM Lunch Speakers Royale Ballroom B Healthy Brain Aging: How can you affect your brain throughout your life? Speaker - David T. Jones, M.D. Brighter Tomorrows - to ensure that no family has to face a childhood cancer diagnosis alone Speaker Liz Canan 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Round Table Discussions with luncheon speakers Royale Ballroom A 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Using Technology in your clubs and zones Royale Ballroom A such as websites, social media and video conferencing 4:45 PM Board bus to Plummer House - Dinner and Tour Meet in Hotel Lobby 9:00 PM to Midnight Hospitality Room - Host Optimist Club of Grand Forks ND Continental Breakfast Room SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 Breakfast on your own FREE for registered guests of the hotel Continental Breakfast Room 7:30 to 9:00 AM Registration table open Event Center Hallway Boutique & OIF/CCOF/CCC Fund Raisers (Bidding will cease at 3 PM for silent auction items) 9:00 AM General Session Resumes Royale Ballroom A Call to Order Growth Update/Challenge Election of Governor Elect Parliamentarian Larry Pelzer Remarks by Governor-Elect OI Foundation/ accepting club donations Carmen Bakken CCOF/accepting club donations Jo-Anne Pelzer Childhood Cancer/ accepting club donations Jack Dyvig Awards - Membership Awards for 3rd Quarter New Clubs & Builders Gov. Kevin Hammell Remarks by Optimist International Representative Mark Claussen 10:00-10:15 AM Coffee Break 9 P a g e

10 10:15 AM General Session continues Meeting Schedule Gov Designate Dave Martin 1 st Quarter Meeting in Brookings, SD Sally Damm Norby 2019 DMM Convention in Grand Forks Tim Goetz Call for 2020 DMM Convention Bid Kevin Hammell st International Convention in Louisville, KY Kevin Hammell Harmony Program Greg Honl Strategic Planning Gov Designate Dave Martin Policy Committee (referrals, if any) Jo-Anne Pelzer Optimist International Rep Mark Claussen Final Convention Credentials Report Jeff Coleman Announcements Kevin Hammell 12:00 PM General Session Adjourns Royale Ballroom A 12:00 NOON Lunch on your own 1:00pmto 4:00 PM Leadership Development Presidents/Secretary Treasurers/ LG Royale Ballroom A 1:00 to 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions Royale Ballroom A 1:00 PM Bragger s Hall Come and Share your best projects and fund raisers. We learn the most from each other s experiences. 2:00 PM - JOI Clubs Learn everything you ever wanted to know! Mark Claussen Chairman of the International JOI Committee :00 PM - Club-within-a-Club - What is it and how will it help my club? Kevin Hammell 6:00 PM Photo session for Gov. & Lt. Governors Grand Ballroom C 6:20 PM Processional Line UP - Event Center Hallway between Grand Ballroom and Royale Ballroom - Current DMM Officers, Officers Elect and their VIP's 6:30 PM Governor's Banquet Royale Ballroom - Governor's Address - Installation of Board by Optimist International Representative - Governor-Designate Address 8:00 to 10:00 PM Music/Dancing - Two Cool Guys Royale Ballroom 10 P a g e

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27 SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming DMM Gatherings 1 st Qtr DMM District Gathering Oct 19-20, 2018 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Brookings, SD Hosted by Brookings Optimist Club Contact Sally Damm Norby or sallydamm@swiftel.net 2 nd Qtr DMM Conference Call Date/Time TBA 3 rd Qtr DMM District Gathering May 3-4, 2019 Watertown Event Center, Watertown, SD Hosted by Watertown Optimist Club Contact Carmen Bakken or cbakken@wat.midco.net 4 th Qtr DMM Convention Aug 8-10, 2019 Ramada Inn, Grand Forks, ND Hosted by Grand Forks Optimist Club Contact Tim Goetz or tgoetz3@hotmail.com 27 P a g e

28 Dakotas Manitoba and Minnesota (DMM) 1 st Quarter District Assembly Learning & Networking Opportunities October 19-20, 2018, Brookings, SD Optimist Member, Family and Guest Registration Form $1 Million renovation: ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES 2515 East 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, Call Hotel Direct: Phone: (605) Rooms $79.99 per night + tax (Ask for DMM Optimist Room Block) Reserve your Room by Sept. 19, 2018 Join in the kick-off celebration of 100 YEARS OF OPTIMISM: All-inclusive Registration by Oct. 1, 2018 $45 (US Funds) Early Bird Registration $55 (US Funds) Registration Registration & Payment Registration & Payment By Oct. 1, 2018 After Oct.1, 2018 Individual Meals only: 100 years Tailgate Kick-off $12 per person X Total Friday Night, 6:30 pm- 2 sandwiches per person (grilled cheeseburger, bratwurst, or hotdog) and 2 sides (baked beans, zesty coleslaw or chips) Entertainment by SDSU s Pride of the Dakotas Drum Line. Family table and yard games will be available. 100 years Celebration Luncheon $17 per person X Total Saturday, 11:30 pm Ham, Turkey and Swiss chesse sandwiches on cheddar buns, with all trimmings; beef barley soup, Italian pasta salad and beverage. Entertainment by The String Project, a unique program that introduces stringed instrument playing to grade school children. Special Dietary or Physical Needs: Explain Hosted by the Optimist Club of Brookings, South Dakota Make Checks payable to DMM Mail Reservation Forms and Payments to: Sally Damm Norby: th Street, Suite B, Brookings, SD Questions: Please Contact: Sally Damm Norby or sallydamm@swiftel.net Registration Information (Please use one form per person) Name: Optimist Club of Mailing Address Club # 35- City State/Province: Zip/Postal Code Evening Phone # address Club Position District Position Is this your first attendance at a DMM District meeting Yes No I am interested in participating in the Dutch Treat Dinner Saturday evening 6 pm Pheasant Restaurant Yes No 28 P a g e

29 Preliminary 1st Quarter DMM Meeting Agenda October Econo Lodge, Brookings, SD Friday, Oct. 19: 2 pm Registration opens Registration (hang banners, drop off team items for silent auction and sign up for Pheasant Restaurant reservation for Saturday evening. Optional Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bunk Bed Building Service Project and deliver the beds to the children OI 100th Anniversary Kick-off Party - Outdoor Courtyard Hospitality Time Poolside Saturday, Oct. 20: 7 am to 5 pm Registration General Session -Starting the celebration of 100 YEARS OF OPTIMISM DMM Charging into the 2 nd Century of Optimism Introduction of #Optimist100 Program by OI Vice President Edie Harris A Giant Leap of Service to Our Youth-The Sanford Harmony After School Program o Pheasant Restaurant Dinner leaving at 5:40 pm 29 P a g e

30 Many Thanks to Local Sponsors of Coffee Breaks and Entertainment Chuck Dixon-Member Eric Kilen-Member Kathy Jensen-Member Dick Thomson-Member Justin Bidwell-Member Tim Tucker-Agent Table Decorations NOTES:. 30 P a g e

31 United States National Anthem Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that Star - Spangled Banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Canadian National Anthem O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land, glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee; O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. 31 P a g e

32 The Optimist Creed Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything 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 creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement 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. The DMM District thanks MARCO and Tim Goetz for their ongoing support and the printing of this agenda. Please consider MARCO for all of your technology needs. 32 P a g e