Sunday, October 30, 2011

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, November 1st


Greetings!

We'll have two visitors to this week's meeting (and maybe more)!

Payette National Forest Archaeologist Larry Kingsbury will join our meeting with news of archaeological activities on the Forest.  Larry has visited us several times in the past, and his presentations are always educational and downright fascinating.  I know you'll enjoy Larry's presentation.  I believe he intends to retire quite soon, and this may be one of the last opportunities that he'll be available to share his passion and knowledge with us.

Our McCall-Donnelly High School Girls' Soccer team triumphed in a close game against Weiser last Saturday to take the State title.  We've invited Assistant Coach Forrest Stanley to join our meeting this week to share a few comments about the victory, and so we can concongratulate and recognize the team for their outstanding success.  Coach Stanley may also bring one (or several) players.

Hope you'll attend this week's meeting - Tuesday, November 1st, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.

See you then!

Jim

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, October 18th + Important Announcements



Greetings!

Melissa Newell and Fred Coriell, founders of the McCall Kayak Club, will join us this week to talk about the organization, what they do in teaching kids to kayak, and other aspects of the club.  Ms. Newell and Mr. Coriell both have interesting backgrounds, and their presentation promises to be enlightening.  Please plan to attend - Tuesday, October 18th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.

Installation Banquet - Wednesday, October 26th, at the McCall Golf Course Clubhouse.  Social Hour - 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm.  Details will be forthcoming within the next day or two; please mark your calendar and plan to attend!

"Optimist of the Year" - We will have the honor and privilege of recognizing one of our own club members who has gone "above and beyond" in their service to our organization and community during the past year, a person who truly embraces the ideals of the Optimist Creed.  This week's meeting will include a vote (by private ballot) for Optimist of the Year.  Those who are not able to attend this week's meeting may vote by e-mail to me at riovista284@hotmail.com.  All votes will be confidential; the deadline to vote is Thursday, October 20th at 8:00 pm.  Our Optimist of the Year will be announced at the Installation Banquet.

See you Tuesday morning!

Jim

 
Promise Yourself...
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, October 11th. + Board Meeting


Greetings!

President-Elect Mike Kohout will chat with us this week about "The History of Optimism".  In addition, we'll include a brief Board meeting to address one or two matters.  Hope you'll plan to attend - Tuesday, October 11th at the Pancake House.

See you Tuesday!

Jim

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, October 4th


Greetings!

McCall-Donnelly High School Girls' Soccer Coach Greg Pittenger will join us this week to chat about this year's team, direction of the program, expectations, etc.  The girls are are having a great season, and I hope you'll be on hand to hear what Greg has to share with us - Tuesday, 10/04/2011, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.

See you Tuesday!

Jim