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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker will be Celeste McKenzie\, Community Engagement Manager of Leadership Arlington. \nleadercenter.org. \nvolunteerarlington.org
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T173000
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SUMMARY:Optimist Meet & Greet
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URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-meet-greet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T121500
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch 12:15-1:30 Washington Golf
DESCRIPTION:Annette Benbow\, Director\, Ball-Sellers House Museum of the Arlington Historical Society will proivide a history of the Balls Sellers House on its 50th Anniversary of the permanent preservation oof the house. \nWebsite: https://arlhist.org \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonHistoricalSociety \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlingtonhistory/ \nBlue Sky: @ArlHist.Bsky.social \nYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@arlingtonhistoricalsociety3162/videos \nGet the app: https://arlingtonhistorical.com/ \nStrengthening our community by building knowledge of our diverse history.
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-1215-130-washington-golf/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T121500
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DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250217T141118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141118Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-4/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20241220T132852Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-meet-greet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T001500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T133000
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CREATED:20250322T122937Z
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UID:919-1743552900-1743600600@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Miller -Graceful fiduciary management.
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-8/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250323T124858Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Oratorical Contest Winners
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-6/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20241220T132952Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-meet-greet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T133000
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Deb Casello is the president and founder of KEYS 365. She is a master-level suicide prevention trainer and has been involved in crisis and trauma support since 2008. Deb has assisted police and fire departments in both Alaska and Nevada by providing on-scene survivor support following community deaths.
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-7/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T121500
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CREATED:20250419T121836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T121836Z
UID:939-1747829700-1747834200@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Oratorical Contest Winners
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-9/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T133000
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CREATED:20250419T121607Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Dr. Unnatti Jain \nAbout Dr. Unnatti Jain \nDr. Unnatti Jain is a passionate Youth Behavior Change Expert with a doctorate in leadership and change from Walden University. She is a coaching specialist for young adults and is adept in everything from workplace Issues to emotional intelligence. \nAbove all\, she is a mother and someone who has watched her own Gen Z child become a man\, further fueling her passion for supporting and nurturing Generation Z. \nGenZ&U is her outlet for compassion and a setting to share her expertise in life coaching\, motivational speaking\, and interpersonal relations.
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimits-lunch/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T121500
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited about the opportunity to speak at one of your Optimist Club meetings. As the Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC)\, I lead our mission to empower individuals who are deaf\, hard of hearing\, late-deafened\, or deafblind through education\, advocacy\, and community involvement.\nSince 1988\, NVRC has been a cornerstone in Northern Virginia\, offering a wide range of services including:\n\n\nCommunity education and outreach to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote inclusivity\n\n\nAn assistive technology demo center where people can try devices that support hearing and communication\n\n\nCommunication access services\, such as interpreting and captioning for public and nonprofit settings\n\n\nASL classes for individuals and families to strengthen communication\n\n\nOur annual Celebrate Communication Expo\, which connects the community with vital resources and tech\n\n\nI look forward to sharing more about our work and bringing the message of inclusion\, communication access\, and hearing health to your members. Please let me know what dates might work best—I’d be honored to join you.\nWarm regards\,\n\nDarren\n \nDarren Marquardt \nExecutive Director \nNorthern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons \n10467 White Granite Drive\, Suite 312\, Oakton\, VA 22124 \n703-861-5099 Voice
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-10/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T121500
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CREATED:20250515T113347Z
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UID:948-1751458500-1751463000@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Hold for Chris Smith
DESCRIPTION:Chris Smith\n703.863.8899\nwww.ChangeSmithUSA.com
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/hold-for-chris-smith/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T133000
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CREATED:20250530T113417Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch 12:15-1:30
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Kovar is the Founder and Executive Director of Piano & More. She is dedicated to creating happy musicians and performers of all ages and backgrounds. With a Bachelors in Health Education and a Masters in Science\, Nicole is a passionate advocate for the intersection of music education and brain health. From a young age\, she discovered music as her “superpower\,” using piano\, guitar\, and singing for emotional expression\, confidence building\, and connection. With nearly a decade of experience running a music studio and over 15 years as an educator\, Nicole has helped students of all ages transform their lives through music\, showing how playing an instrument can boost cognitive health\, confidence\, and emotional resilience.
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-1215-130/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T002500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250322T124607Z
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SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Mary-Claire Burick\, President of Rosslyn Bid-
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-5/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T133000
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SUMMARY:Nancy Fagan\, COO Continuum Care Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Fagan\, COO of Continuum Care Strategies.\n\nContinuum Care Strategies is a women owned boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of long term care. With decades of experience\, our team specializes in crafting holistic solutions that integrate legal\, financial and care planning to enhance quality of life. Our services include advocacy\, Medicaid navigation\, guardianship support\, and strategic planning for both home and facility-based care.\nhttps://www.ccstrategies.org/
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/nancy-fagan-coo-continuum-care-strategies/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T121500
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CREATED:20250614T113259Z
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UID:962-1758111300-1758115800@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch-Michael C. Maibach SAVE OUR STATES- 12:15-1:30
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URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-michael-c-maibach-save-our-states-1215-130-2/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250901T130341Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Unnatti Jain- Lunch Speaker
DESCRIPTION:My name is Dr. Unnatti Jain\, I am a Keynote Speaker\, Life Coach\, and a Relations Expert. I believe that “You are Your Biggest Investment” and that everyone has untapped potential. The minute we begin to tap into this potential\, we change everything around us. I am that catalyst to that change in YOU. 
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/dr-unnatti-jain-lunch-speaker/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250530T115110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T213913Z
UID:953-1760529600-1760535000@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Optimist Lunch- Respect for Law
DESCRIPTION:Respect for Law
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/optimist-lunch-respect-for-law/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092541
CREATED:20250903T220213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T220213Z
UID:972-1763553600-1763559000@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:ISCC Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/iscc-lunch/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
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CREATED:20251107T124647Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch- Tamia Gordon- Founder Pinnacle Coaching
DESCRIPTION:At Pinnacle Coaching LLC\, we believe that leadership is not a destination\, but a dynamic journey shaped by neuroplasticity\, intentional action\, and visionary thinking. We partner with C-suite executives\, healthcare leaders\, judges\, attorneys\, and a cross-section of senior professionals to rewire patterns\, break barriers\, and lead boldly in today’s complex environment.\nAt Pinnacle Coaching LLC\, we empower leaders to embrace brain-based strategies that enable breakthrough performance. Our coaching methodology blends neuroscience\, leadership theory\, and real-world insight to foster lasting transformation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTamia Gordon\, JD\, MBA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA distinguished leader in government and higher education\, Ms. Gordon brings decades of experience\, academic rigor\, and empathetic leadership to her coaching practice. Her mission is to develop bold\, clear-minded leaders capable of shifting paradigms and shaping futures. \nThe Honorable Tamia N. Gordon serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Loan Programs Office (LPO)\,  which provides loans and loan guarantees to help deploy innovative energy projects in fossil fuels\,  hydropower\, solar\, and advanced transportation systems. Also at DOE\, Ms. Gordon was the Director  (acting) and Principal Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Impact where she advised on the effects  of energy infrastructure on communities. She provided assistance to small businesses and educational  institutions in the energy sector\, while driving STEM initiatives and economic development\, particularly in  the Gulf South. Credit Review Board Member\, voting on conditional commitments of energy-sector loans.  \nIn her prior federal service\, Ms. Gordon was Deputy Vice Chairman and a Veterans Law Judge\, leading a  team of 375 Veterans Law Judges\, attorneys\, and professional administrative staff dedicated to resolving  veteran appeals. For the decade prior\, Ms. Gordon was the Chief Deputy Clerk of Court for the United States District Court\, Eastern District of Louisiana and was appointed to the Federal Administrative Law bench. She served as the Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge for the U.S. Department of Health and  Human Services\, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals\, where she successfully stood up the New  Orleans Field Office in a new jurisdiction. She likewise served as Hearing Office Chief Judge for the Social  Security Administration. Ms. Gordon is also an Adjunct Business Law Professor at Tulane University  Freeman School of Business\, in New Orleans\, LA. She also taught Disability Law at Loyola University’s New Orleans College of Law. 
URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/lunch-tamia-gordon-founder-pinnacle-coaching/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000
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CREATED:20250903T220413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T220413Z
UID:975-1765956600-1765962000@optimistclubofarlingtonva.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Breakfast
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URL:https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.com/calendar/christmas-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Washington Golf and Country Club
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