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Hello Optimist Governor,
The excitement is building for our International Convention, June 22-26 in Niagara Falls, Canada. Optimists worldwide will gather for inspiration, training, networking, and just to have fun! This convention promises to be a member experience that you won’t want to miss!
But we need your help to do this right!
Optimist International sets a break-even budget for each convention that keeps registration and meal fees at a minimum so that this event is as affordable as possible for our members. The registration fee covers the essentials of the convention, including the cost of meeting rooms, production, audio/visual equipment and more.
To make this year’s convention extra special, the Convention Committee and Host Committee need your help to add several special features that go above and beyond the basics. Do you have any connections or know of a potential sponsor or donor for the following?
1) Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 22. To celebrate 100 years as an international organization, the Canadian Centennial Committee has organized a lineup of spectacular entertainment. Additional funds will enable us to present the entertainers with a stipend to show our appreciation. The estimated cost is $5,000.
2) Coffee Breaks Conference hotel costs for coffee & tea start at $98 per gallon plus taxes and fees. Estimated cost per break: $3,500.
3) Youth Program for those attending with their families, which may include excursions to see the falls up close and personal as well as all the other sights the area has to offer. We will need to cover transportation and meals. Estimated cost: $2,500.
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