Next Meeting on March 29

Greetings!

Our own Dave Kistner will speak to us this week with information and updates on the 2010 Tax Code, items of interest, and tax-related matters.  Dave has a long history as an accountant, and we're sure to benefit from his comments and insights.  Hope you'll join us - Tuesday, March 29th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.  Look for us in Santa's Sweet Shoppe, just to the left as you enter the restaurant.

See you Tuesday!

Jim

Thirty Years of Optimism - Linda's Review

Greetings!

Have you seen the "Pacific Northwest District Optimist Clubs" blog?  Now is the time to take a peek!  Linda Jackson, Immediate Past Governor of the PNW District, posted a really impressive article focussing on our recent Thirty Year Celebration, including outstanding photos.  Just click on this link ( http://www.pnwdistrictoptimist.com/ ) to go to the blog.  When you're done reading the article, be sure to click on the link below the article to view Linda's collection of photos from the evening.  (You can also try clicking on this link -  Please click here to see more pictures from the evening.  )  You're sure to see lots of familiar, smiling faces.  Really fun! 

Thank you to all who participated and made the evening such a fine success!  And a special "thank you" to Linda for the wonderful article and photos!

Jim

Important Optimist Reminders & Updates...

Greetings!


A couple of Optimist notices to start the day...


30-Year Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, March 19th
 

Our big celebration is rapidly approaching!  Have you submitted your RSVP?  The deadline to respond has been extended until Noon tomorrow (Sunday, March 13th).  We need a solid count on who all is coming and the dinner orders so the Golf Course folks can prepare for us.  We've received responses from past club members, Optimist dignitaries, and members of other clubs.  You won't want to miss this event!  Please RSVP to me as soon as possible. Questions?  Call me on my cell at (208) 315-1276.

 

Meeting - Tuesday, March 15th

Dan Smith, Idaho Power Customer Representative & Energy Efficiency, will join our meeting with information and updates on the company's programs.  Mr. Smith's presentation promises to be both interesting and useful.  I hope you'll plan to attend - Tuesday, March 15th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.  We'll be in Santa's Sweet Shoppe just to the left as you enter the restaurant.

Have a great weekend!

Jim

Meeting on March 8

Greetings!

McCall-Donnelly School District Superintendent Glen Szymoniak will join our meeting this week to chat about legislation which could have a huge impact on the future of our district and several other districts in Idaho.  I hope you'll plan to attend - Tuesday, March 8th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.

See you Tuesday!

Jim