In Memorium
We dedicate this page to those Optimists who dedicated their spare time to the Optimist cause ... bringing out the best in kids. You are missed but not forgotten.
Remembering Glenn Jewison - Apr 19th, 2010 Remembering Myrna Seiben - Mar 23rd, 2010 Farewell to Emma Collins - Apr 16th, 2009.
Remembering Glenn Jewison
It is also with great sadness that the Distriict has lost another great supporter. Past Governor, Glenn Jewison, passed away April 15, 2010.
Glenn was an active Optimist right up until his passing. He helped the Downtowners with the Band Festival (something he had done FOREVER) in late March and Glenn and Betty had just conducted the Sundown’s Oratorical Contest a few days before his surgery.
He was one of the organizers of the Taylor Field beer sales, no small undertaking. He loved working with kids. Glenn always had a big smile on his face and was one of those people who were just a joy to be around. We will miss him.
District Foundation Rep Lyle Merriam 
Apr 19th, 2010
Remembering Myrna Seiben
It is with a heavy heart that I pass on the news that Myrna Sieben passed away last Thursday night due to a brain tumor.
Mryna was a true Optimist, always active at the club and district level, and serving this year as our District Bulletin Editor and Publicity Chair. Myrna greeted you with a smile and friendly word each time you saw her. She brightened your day, just the same as she did for every child she helped.
Governor Darryl Sim Mar 23rd, 2010
Farewell to Emma Collins
It is with a great deal of sadness that I report to you that Emma Collins passed away this morning.
Emma came into our club through the Saturday Mornings Communications Club, now known as the Brailtone College Club, and worked as a mentor in the project until her health put a halt to it. She worked hard on our Board of Directors and served as President of our club, and helped out with the Oratoricals program when she could.
Emma also was very active in the Toastmaster Organization and belonged to several of those clubs as well and was a Past Governor as well as President of several Toastmaster Clubs. There is an advanced Toastmasters Club named after her at the U of A where she worked before retiring.
Opt Keivin Wallace, Edmonton Dinner Optimist Club Apr 16th, 2009