Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, January 3rd

Greetings!
 
McCall-Donnelly High School Wrestling Coach Scott Erekson will join our Optimist meeting next week to chat about this year's wrestling team and program.  The team has had some great successes, and we're sure to enjoy Scott's visit and his comments.  Assistant Wrestling Coach Anthony Waite and the four Seniors on the team will likely join our meeting, as well.  These student athletes have all been outstanding wrestlers, and one has also been recognized for his accomplishments in football.  I hope you'll attend and show your support and appreciation for these fine young folks - Tuesday, January 3rd, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.  Please mark your calendar and tie a string around your finger for the meeting.  It could be easy to forget as we enter the new year, Monday being a holiday, and with our routines a bit out of kilter.
 
We wish a very Happy New Year to you and yours!  
 
Thanks,
 
Jim
 
Promise Yourself....
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, Dec 20 + Announcement

Greetings!
 
McCall-Donnelly High School Track Coach Bill Anderson will join our meeting this week to chat about the Winter Carnival Teen Dances.  (Can you believe Winter Carnival is only six weeks away!!!).  Last year we joined forces with the Track program to sponsor and chaperone the Teen Dances.  A portion of the proceeds went to the Track program for pole vault equipment.  Bill will reflect on last year's dances and what he envisions for this year's activities.  I hope you'll attend - Tuesday, December 20th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.
 
Notice:  We will NOT meet on Tuesday, December 27th.  Meetings will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.  In the meantime, we wish you a very merry and joyous Christmas,  and a happy and safe New Year!!!
 
See you Tuesday morning!
 
Jim
 
Promise Yourself...

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, December 13th

Greetings!

Our own Michael Yeakle will provide a very timely program this week - "Enjoying Christmas, Without The Stress".   Michael spoke to us several weeks ago, and you know he's both interesting and knowledgeable.  We'll undoubtedly enjoy Michael's presentation, and I'm confident we can all benefit from his words and thoughts.  Hope you'll plan to attend - Tuesday, December 13th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.  Invite a friend, too.

See you Tuesday!

Jim

 

Promise Yourself...
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

Optimist Meeting - Tuesday, December 6th

Greetings!

Wildlife Biologist Jim Holyan of the Nez Perce Tribe's Wolf Project will address our meeting this week, and he's sure to be very interesting and a wealth of information.  Mr. Holyan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Wildland Recreation Management from Washington State University in 1986.  He has worked for various agencies focussing on a variety of species, including: 

• Northern Spotted Owls (U S Forest Service, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Humbolt State University)
• Elk (Mount Ranier National Park)
• Arctic Flora and Fauna (U S Fish & Wildlife Service, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)
• Wolves (U S Fish & Wildlife Service, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
• Pine Martens (U S Forest Service, Olympia Forestry Sciences Laboratory)

Jim has been employed with the Nez Perce Tribe since 1997.  He has observed wolves and documented packs' reproductive statuses during his field seasons, while his non-field seasons involved the more tedious processes of analyzing and making sense of the data he's collected.

I hope you'll plan to attend this week's meeting - Tuesday, December 6th, 7:00 am at the Pancake House.

See you Tuesday!

Jim

 

Promise Yourself...
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.