****REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED****
Cobblestone Hotel and Suites
2218 Colfax St.
Schyler, Ne
402-352-9968
Room Rate $100.00 before taxes
Third Quarter Conference
April 10th and 11th 2026
Cobblestone Hotel and Suites
DATE: April 10-11th, 2026
LOCATION: Cobblestone Hotel and Suites 2218 Colfax St, Schuyler Ne 402-352-9968
REGISTRATION
Cost: Early Bird $45.00 before March 25th, and $50.00 after March 25, 2026
Meal: Information to come.
3rd Quarter Conference Flyer click here:
Click here to register https://www.nebraskaoptimists.org/registration
Lunch: Pupusas…Mexican/ El Salvador food …Specialties from a local restuarant
Dinner: Fried Chicken Dinner
Accommodations will be made to accommodate special dietary requests and restrictions. Please let us know if you need accommodations
Registered attendees as of March 14, 2026:
Michael Kritikos
Governor Chyrel Kritikos
Iowa Governor Jane Schmidt
Brian Schmidt
David Thelen
International Vice President Elect Howard Crofoot
Gaylea Sturgis
Governor Elect Linda Leatherman
Jeffrey Sears
Ivan Wineglass
Richard (Dick) Raasch
Matt Marshall
Jason Dillard
Sharon Kimmons
Linda Wheeler
Sharon Flinn
Les Dome
Tamara Bailey
Ardis Moody
Diane Perry Ladley
Bob Ladley
Judith Conway Kluge
Sandra Allen
Melanie McCroy
Dale Rosendahl
William Graves
Gloria Epps
Mary Lou Anderson
Tentative Agenda
8:30 Registration
9:00 Opening
Introduction of Executive Committee
Presentation of Colors
Introduction of guests
Welcome from Chamber President
Announcements
Schedule changes/adjustments if needed
9:30 Presentation – Iowa Governor
10:15 Break with coffee and activity
10:30 Business Meeting
11:00 OI Convention – Jacksonville video
Program details
11:30 Hot topics
o Club elections
o Club reports
o 2026-27 Thoughts and Plans
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Presentation: Mike Osborne
1:45 Mural Exploration
2:30 Refreshments
2:45 Mural report-back Presentations
3:15 OI Roster Review
3:30 Game and/or activity
4:00 Raffles / Prizes
Wrapping up
5:00 Hospitality Room open
5:30 Dinner
Awards
7:00 Hospitality Room