QUARTERLY CONFERENCES 2026-2027

1st Quarter Conference

Thursday October 22, 2026: Executive Meeting 7:00 pm (ZOOM)

Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2026

Quality Inn & Conference Centre Kingston Central

Conference Registration $45.00 per member until October 25th at 6:00 pm
$50.00 per member after 6:00 pm on October 25th

Rooms $139.00 + tax

Weekend Agenda

Detailed Agenda (PDF)

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Executive (Zoom meeting), Agenda (PDF) – TBD

Friday, November 6-7, 2026

Note: There will be a JOI meeting on Saturday.

Board Meeting & Conference Agenda

7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Room – Fort Henry Room, Main Floor A, social time for fun, fellowship, idea sharing, and fun! Connection themed

Saturday, November 7, 2026

All meetings in Cartier Room, 1st Floor (Side A) – JOI Program (Side B)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration Desk Open – 1st Floor
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Welcome, Land Acknowledgment, Review of coming year, incentives, goals, OI programs, and presentations – Governor Christine
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Workshop: D.R.E.A.M Program – Past Governor Bonnie Sheer-Edge
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshop: JOI and Optimists together – Past International VP, Anne Donkers and George Clarke
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon – Guest speaker from Community Service Project – Loving Hands, Kingston
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. C.H.A.P – Club Health Awards Program
2:00 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. BREAK
2:05 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
Voting by District Executive, Lt. Governors, & Presidents (or designates submitted in writing by 4 pm Friday); reports by committee members that will need approval by the executive to be brought before the Board of Directors, and budget.

Reports from last quarter

Executive Meeting Minutes (Jul 30, 2026)
Board of Directors Minutes (Aug 15, 2026)
Financial Report (Sep 30, 2026)
2026-2027 Budget (Proposed)

MEALS:
Adult Meal: Caesar salad, Minestrone soup, Rosemary and garlic chicken breast, Penne Alfredo, Cheesy garlic bread, Steamed vegetables, Assorted desserts and fruit, and Coffee, tea, or soft drinks

JOI Meal- Pizza lunch

Hotel Information:

Booking link:

$139.00 Standard Room, 1 King Bed / Standard Rooms
$139.00 Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Standard Rooms
$139.00 Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds Deluxe Rooms

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Community Service Project – 1stQuarter Conference

Supporting Youth & Adults

Loving Hands, Kingston (Facebook)
“Loving Hands Kingston is a group of dedicated community members committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and those transitioning into stable housing. We provide essential items such as clothing, furniture, housewares, linens, and other household necessities to help people establish a safe, comfortable, and dignified home. By working alongside local shelters and other community organizations, we help meet the immediate needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and those transitioning to independent living. Through compassion, collaboration, and community support, we strive to remove barriers, restore dignity, and help people build a stronger foundation for the future.”

2027 District Convention and Annual Meeting

THEME:
Friday to Sunday, August 2027
Hamilton Area

2026-2027 District Conference Dates

1st Quarter: Nov. 6-7 – Quality Inn, Kingston
2nd Quarter: Feb. 6-7 – Newmarket Optimist Hall, Newmarket
3rd Quarter: End of April/Early May, TBD
4th Quarter Convention: August, Hamilton