42nd ANNUAL CONVENTION – AUGUST 14-16, 2026
McIntosh Inn & Conference Centre, Morrisburg, ON
12495 2 Hwy E, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 1-888-229-2850
Quick Links
Registration Form
Donation Letter for support
Call the Hotel to book “Optimist” 1-888-229-2850
Highlights
Opening Wine & Cheese, Key Note Speaker, Family Breakfast with entertainment, Workshops, Local Attractions, Gala Dinner, Team Appreciation, AGM with Election of Governor, Memorial Service, Past Governor’s Dinner
Registration for meals closes July 29th
Registration fee $45.00 (members until July 29th then, add $10.00
Breakfast $30.00 (honouring our past governors) Roast & entertainment)
Governor’s Dinner $60.00 (Meal choice and salad bar)
Hotel booking
McIntosh Inn & Conference Centre, Morrisburg, ON
12495 2 Hwy E, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
Call 1-888-229-2850 to book your room.
Rooms $135.00 + tax (=$152.55/night)
Group Name: Your preferred rate: Optimist
After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate. Check-in time is 3:00pm and Check-out time is 11:00am
Become a Sponsor or Supporter
Download the donation letter and help where you can:
-Convention Program Sponsor (ad)
-Silent Auction Donations
-Delegate Welcome Bag items
-Event Sponsorship Opportunities
-Financial Contributions
-Taking Action – Barbara Holly at barbaraholly56@gmail.com
Agenda
Agenda Package (to be posted) outlining each meeting (PDF) (Please download and print a copy)
Convention Agenda overview:
Thursday July 30, 2026 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Executive Committee Meeting on zoom – July 30 2026, 7 PM (ZOOM)
Agenda Q4
Minutes Q3
District Policies – revisions (draft)
9 Month Comparative Financial to Budget (June 30, 2026)
Friday August 14, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Desk – Locke Room
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Past Governors Dinner (by invitation only)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Ceremonies – Dundas Room
8:30 pm – 12:00 am Hospitality Trivia – PG Tony Edge
Saturday August 15, 2026
7:00 am – 8:00 am Registration – Locke Room
8:00 am – 10:00 am Old Timers Breakfast – Orchard Dining Room, hosted by PG Tony Edge
10:00 am – 10:15 am Registration – Locke Room
10:15 am – 12:00 pm Workshops:
Training for LT Governors – Governor Elect Christine Smith
Training for Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers – Brian Wick
10:15 am – 12:00 pm Workshops – Meeting Etiquette – Past Intl VP George Clarke
Workshops – Fundraising – Governor Larry Harper
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch on your own
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm Workshop – Time Management – Past Governor Dennis Kwasnicki
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Group Photo
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Governor’s Dinner & Entertainment – Orchard Dining Room
Following – 12:00 am Hospitality
Sunday August 16, 2026
8:00 am – 9:00 am Governor’s Team Breakfast (by invitation only)
9:00 am – closing AGM and Memorial Service – Mac Room
Following the closing – Passing of the Gavel (current Governor to Governor-designate)
Safe Travels home
Community Service Project
Wellington Elementary School – back pack program
Wellington Elementary School (Prescott) – back pack program. This is a rural K-6 elementary school with little support for these things from the Board of Education. All items should be new and ready to use.
Please bring the following items (or cheque payable to Wellington Public School):
- #2 pencils, crayons, markers
- Pencil cases
- Tissues (Klennex, Royal), Hand Wipes
- Lunch boxes
- Backpacks