Dec 10th Optimist Meeting: Jessicah Travis, MYST

Hello Friends and Optimist,

This Tuesday, December 10th, at the Pancake House, at 7:00 am, Jessicah Travis of MYST, Mentoring Youth, Supporting Teens, will come join us and discuss and share the latest news, events, and progress with their program. The opening first year for the Yellow Mug, Yellow Couch, and the Yellow Closet coming to an end and we can now talk about what to look forward to for the new year. We would like to brainstorm any potential projects that MYST and the Optimist Club could collaborate on. We can use everyone’s input, so come to the meeting. Invite a friend!

Here is the MYST website: http://www.theyellowcouchmccall.org/

Board Members: A short Board Meeting will be held after the breakfast meeting.

Tom Crawford, secretary

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

Dec. 4th Optimist Meeting: Rob Mason, Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation

Hello Friends and Optimist,

This Tuesday, December 4, at the Pancake House, at 7:00 a.m, Rob Mason, the Executive Director of the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation will give us a slide presentation about the organization. The foundation's motto is: "No Politics, No Advocacy, Just Boots-On-The-Ground Work". When the Foundation was created in 2005, it covered the Selway Bitterroot only. In 2011, it expanded to also cover The Frank Church.

As many of you know, the USFS funding has been cut in many areas. The Foundation raises private money and employs crews and volunteers to provide maintenance for trails and bridges. It recently replaced the boat ramp at Indian Creek on the Middle Fork, which was rapidly becoming a hazard for boaters. The Foundation has contributed nearly a million dollars in improvements and maintenance; noxious weed abatement; plus keeping public sites open, such as the LochsaHistorical Ranger Station near Wilderness Gateway Campground, which was slated to close due to lack of funding. Information about the Foundation can be found at the Foundation website: http://www.selwaybitterroot.org/

Come to the meeting. Invite a friend!


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

Optimist Meeting November 27 - Play Live

Hello Optimist and Friends,
This week Craig Campbell will come talk to us about his new business, Play Live. For those who haven't heard, there is a new place for gamers in town, which means most of our youth. Play Live offers anyone to experience the latest technology and creativity in video gaming. There are many other services too such as repairs, gaming merchandise, parties, competitive leagues and tournaments. Craig has been very busy promoting the business, offering great incentives and rewards. One of his goals is for Play Live to provide a fun and safe environment our students after school. It is off to a great start. Come meet Craig and hear his innovative approach on supporting our youth.

November 27th, 7:00am at the Pancake House. Invite a friend!

Check out our blog: Here is a link: http://mccalloptimistclub.blogspot.com/

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

November 20 Optimist Meeting: Mountain Valley Transit

Hello Optimist and Friends,
Public transportation is a very important service for our community. This week, Jeanette Dames from Mountain Community Transit will speak to us about our bus system. McCall is very fortunate to have a free public transportation system that operates daily. Ever wonder how that works? McCall transit does an hourly loop through town, making stops at several different places including the court house, hospital, ice rink and library. There are no designated bus stops – just flag it down anywhere along the route. How cool is that? Come to breakfast, listen to Jeanette, ask some questions, and enjoy good company. November 20th, 7:00am at the Pancake House. Invite a friend!

Did you know we have a blog? Here is a link: http://mccalloptimistclub.blogspot.com/

Also Board Members: We will hold a brief Board Meeting 8am to 8:45, right after the regular morning meeting.

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

November 13 Optimist Meeting - Judo Club

Hello Friends and Optimist,

This Tuesday we have Kenny Pyle, head instructor of the McCall Judo Club. Kenny is a McCall native and has been training hundreds of young students since 1998. The history of the club goes back to 1970. 

Kenny Pyle is a Sandan USA Judo Certified Coach, a Junior National Champion, trained a short time at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Come listen to Kenny speak about the club and the impact the Judo has on many of our McCall youth. Here is a link to the Judo Club's website: http://mccalljudoclub.org/history.html

Tuesday, Nov 13 th at our 0700 Breakfast Meeting at the Pancake House. Invite a friend. We always welcome new guests!

Also: Board Meeting this Tuesday evening, Golf Coarse Club House, 5:30pm.

Tom Crawford
Promise Yourself....To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best

Optimist Meeting Nov 6th, Mcall/Africa Connection

Greetings Friends and Optimist,

This coming Tuesday, Gina Boniminio and Sara Wolf will present thier plans to connect McCall students with students in Africa. Gina is our newest Optimist Club member and is planning a 7 week adventure in Africa. Sara Wolf is a 3rd grade teacher at Barbara Morgan Elementary. Gina will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a personal goal and Sara’s class and others will be tracking her progress as she makes the climb. After that Gina will volunteering in Olesere, Kena with an organization called African Impact. Her project will consist of tracking and observing lion and elephant populations. She will also be teaching at the local Guide School and Primary School. Through writings, drawings and emails Sara and Gina will exchange ecosystem and wildlife information in hopes to broaden the perspective of the children from both cultures.

Come listen to this new, fresh, optimistic idea Tuesday, Nov 6th at our 0700 Breakfast Meeting at the Pancake House. Invite a friend. We always welcome new guests!

Tom Crawford
Promise Yourself....To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best

Invite your female friends to an Optimist Club breakfast

Hello Again Friends and Optimist,

This week will be an “out-of-this-world” presentation. Our guest, Amy Lientz, is a spokesperson for the Idaho National Laboratory. Amy will speak about Idaho’s contribution to the Mars Rover Mission and present some rare and unique photos from Mars. The NASA Rover now exploring Mars using INL’s radioisotope power system. Here is your chance to ask Amy all your questions about nuclear physics and get a first glance at some really cool pictures directly from Mars! Here is INL’s web link: http://www.inl.gov/marsrover/

Also, help increase the club’s gender diversity by inviting a female friend to breakfast! Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23rd at our 0700 Breakfast Meeting at the Pancake House. We hope to see a lot of new guest this week!
Tom Crawford
Promise Yourself....To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.