Hank Boomer given honors for Optimist Club leadership

Hank Boomer served as President of the McCall Optimist Club for two terms, 2009-10 and 2010-11, and he lead the group through a period of growth and regeneration. President Mike Kohout recognized Hank at this week's meeting as "Distinguished President" for the 2010-11 year, which had been announced at the PNW District Meeting in Twin Falls last Saturday. Mike presented Hank with a patch to be sewn on our banner in recognition of Hank's accomplishments. Congratulations and thank you, Hank! Job very well done!

Meeting Feb 6

Hello Fellow Optimist.

On Tuesday, February 6, 2012, Jan Partin from Boy Scouts of America, will talk to us about the Scouting Organization. Jan is the District Executive for the Seven Rivers District which covers McCall all the way west to Burns, Oregon. She will be discussing how the Boy Scouts of America is organized and the relationship between BSA and organizations like ours. She also like to discuss the "Friends of Scouting" program and the future establishment of the McCall's Boy Scout Troop 246.

We also have a couple of quick business items to cover and looking forward to a new guest.

I hope to you can make it.

Tom Crawford

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

College proposed in McCall, Idaho

Dr. L. Bryan Williams, PhD, the Organizing Director of the proposed McCall College, spoke to the McCall Optimist Club yesterday (01/31/2012) morning. 


Approximately 14 Optimists listened intently to Dr. Williams' vision of a two-year college that holds the potential to educate local students, to attract students from outside of our immediate area, and to enhance our local economy in several ways.  Dr. Williams and his group of organizers have identified a number of local individuals who possess PhD- and Masters-level credentials and who would be amply qualified to teach at the college.  Classes would initially be conducted in the Park Place Business Center.  


The McCall College is in its formative stages, and the future appears very bright for its development.  Additional information is available about the institution and its direction at www.McCallCollege.org.
 

Photo and story from Jim Thackeray.

Optimist Meeting January 30

On Tuesday, January 30, 2012, Dr. Brian Williams will talk to us about the McCall College located at the Park Place Building.  Higher education in McCall could soon become reality.  Dr. Williams will discuss the progress for this huge endeavor.  This could be a big boost to the community.  Let's welcome Dr. Williams and show him some support.

Hope to see you there.

Tom Crawford

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

Governor-elect visits the McCall Optimist Club

Larry Blackburn speaks to the
McCall Optimist Club 

Larry Blackburn, Governor-elect of the Pacific Northwest District traveled to the McCall Optimist Club on Tuesday, January 24.

Jim Thackeray shared the following photos and information about Larry and Flo's visit.

Larry Blackburn, Florence Blackburn,
and Mike Kohout, President McCall
Optimist Club

 

We had a great meeting this morning as about 15 folks enjoyed an inspirational visit by Pacific Northwest District Governor-Elect Larry Blackburn and his wife, Florence.  

Larry and Mike 

The Blackburns have been active for years in Optimist activities with the Caldwell Club, and Larry will serve as our next District Governor.  He shared his vision for the future of Optimism in the PNW District and throughout Idaho.  Among other things, he is looking very forward to fun and productive meetings here in McCall and in Twin Falls.   

He will rely on the support and participation of Optimists from McCall, and throughout the District, for the meetings to succeed.

Meeting on January 24 and Winter Carnival Planning

Hello fellow McCall Optimist.

Larry Blackburn and his wife Florentz will be with us on  Tuesday, January 24,2012  to talk about the PNW Optimist District as he is the Governor Elect of the PNW Optimist District.  He has some very interesting news for our Club and our members. 

We will also be discussing and planning Winter Carnival activities such as the Teen Dance, Parade Floats, and the Polar Plunge.  We will need everyone's support for success.

See you in the morning.

Tom Crawford

Optimist Meeting on Jan 17

Hello McCall Optimist,

This Tuesday, Jan 17, we have Jim Foudy as a guest speaker who makes a big positive difference for our youngest students.  Jim is the Barbara Morgan Elementary School Principal and will share with us his background, upcoming activities, and programs with the elementary grades.  Come join us for breakfast and meet Jim.

Also, there will be a Board meeting Tuesday evening at the McCall Golf Course, 6:00pm

Hope to see everyone there.

Tom Crawford

Optimist Secretaru