BOISE NOON OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER 2013

BOISE NOON OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER 2013

December 16th, 2013

HELLO FELLOW OPTIMISTS

This letter is running a little late because I wanted to let some of December die down so it's a little less hectic. I hope everyone is well and enjoying the season


The previous months plus accomplishments include, but are not limited to


A. The Hays House Christmas auction went well, thanks to everyone that helped and participated. We made enough money to get gifts for about 14 kids. I'm sorry I couldn't be there; I was having my go-round with whatever was going round.

B. The BYSC and the BNOC canceled the December board meeting because there was nothing of sufficient importance that couldn't wait.

C. The by-laws committee met several times, but couldn't come up with enough significant changes, in my mind, to warrant the necessity of a full membership vote. Maybe next time.

D. The Meridian Optimist club, the Capitol Lions club and the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans Inc.) are all considering helping us with our concessions this upcoming year. The details still need to be worked out and agreed upon. THIS IS OUR NEXT BIG CONCERN!!!!

E. Our regular meetings were fairly well attended, would like to see a lot more attendance at these. It's about the only place you will have to express your concerns and ideas. Let's pick up our attendance.

F. Completed our last BSU BB game for 2013, 7 down and 9 to go. The remainders are all the conference games.

G. Finally got the figures compiled for the concession year and it looks like we put about $5000.00 in our coffers. It also looks like we are going to need it for the next year.


UPCOMING EVENTS


A. December 17th, 6:30 pm at Casa Mexico, Dinner and presentation.

B. December 21st, @:00 gates, 3:30 Game time, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl programs. We get 1.00 for everyone we sell, if interested contact Mark Anderson and hope for good weather and turnout.

C. December 22nd, 2 to 6 pm, St. Luke’s pediatric ward, 4th floor (?) gift wrapping. Bring Christmas bags if possible. Room for 2 to 4 at a time. Contact Cindy Wall for details.

D. December 27th Friday, 5th Tuesday for December, sat Dyan and Doug''s place. (If she is well enough). $10.00 limit on gifts exchange, bring one, take one. Pot luck on food (don't know of any theme). I'm thinking if everyone brought $10.00 worth of scratcher's lottery tickets we could scratch them there and donate any proceeds to our projects. (just an idea)

E. January 4th, 11th, and 18th Saturdays, 6:00 gates, 7:00 game BSU BB.

F. January 25th, Saturday, 3:00 gates, 4:00 game BSU BB.

G. January 29th, Wednesday 6:00 gates, 7:00 game, BSU BB.

H. Our normal dinner, lunch and board meeting schedule, as of right now. Please everyone attend.

I. Seems almost like a vacation after December.

I want to emphasize how much we depend and how important our concessions are. We need to get them figured out as soon as possible to allow for going on. My house is available for any committee meeting anyone wants to have, but we need to get going in January. Right now I'm calling for committee meetings on the 9th and the 23rd of January, 7:00 at my house (655 W. Berwick Dr until somewhere else is found. These are both Thursday nights.

I see that Gary is up and about again, (water skiing soon???) recovering well, I think and hope. Dyan has been struggling with a cold and cough, Hope she is improving, and gets better soon.

That's about all for now, I know I left stuff out, I just don't know what it is, so please accept my apologies for anyone I've slighted.


Larry L. Highley
2013/2014 President

NOVEMBER 2013 PRESIDENTS NEWSLETTER

Hello, fellow optimist. It's November 3rd and I'm trying to write a newsletter, something I haven't done in a long, long time.

There was a lot of stuff cussed and discussed at the various meetings we had. I know I won't remember all of them but I'll try to hit the high spots. Please bear with me.

October happenings

1. Tuesday, October 1st, BNOC, OYF, and BYSC board meetings.

2. Saturdays, October 5th, 12th, and 19th OYF football.

3. Tuesday, October 8th Installation and awards banquet.

4. Tuesday October 15th Casa Mexico dinner.

5. Saturday, October 19th BSU FB Programs.

6. Tuesday, October 22nd Twin Dragon lunch meeting.

7. Wednesday, October 23rd Volunteer Appreciation and Awards dinner at the Riverside Inn.

8. Thursday, October 24th First Bylaws Committee Meeting. Thanks Rick and Lisa.

9. Tuesday, October 29th 5th Tuesday at Joe' Crab Shack. 10 in attendance.


We discussed the Budget (Revised to be submitted on November 12th), New and additional stationary supplies for advertising and membership committee, Advertising pens to be used during football sign ups (split cost with OYF?). Web addresses for BNOC and OYF on the pens. Some concerns were expressed about weather the Hays House was double dipping or redistributing the Christmas gifts we gave them, being checked on. The Hays House auction was discussed, how big, how many organizations etc. Decided to keep it about the same size as last year with plans to look into expanding it for next year. Rick and Lisa covering gifts and auction, Dyan covering food and location, and Steve and Sue covering buying the gifts. Thanks all. Goodwill BBQ came through on their offer for the food shortage at the Installation Banquet, Full refund and $200.00 in gift certificates for Hays House auction. They are definitely off the clubs crap list.

The club name came up and I have to take responsibility for all the confusion. When we changed the LOGO last summer and dropped half or our Noon meetings, I made the assumption that we would become the Boise Optimist Club. I had no idea of how much sentimental value the Boise Noon name had for everyone. My mistake. As far as I am concerned we are still the Boise Noon Optimist Club (BNOC). That' what's on all of our paperwork and is our official AKA in the bylaws, It does not change the clubs purpose or mine or anyone else' job. I am truly sorry for the mix up. From now on we are the Boise Noon Optimist Club.

Some work was done on updating and simplifying our bylaws to make them easier to understand and comply with. There is a vacancy for one Vice President to be filled, if you are interested, please get your name to Walt by the end of the 8th of November. We will vote on the 12th of November. This is a board election IAW our bylaws.

We cleaned out the storage area at the Twin Dragon and after we found Jimmy Hoffa we started looking for Amelia Earhart, no luck.

Folks I want to emphasize this, If you want your input, ideas, or concerns considered, you have to attend the meetings and participate, not just complain after it's all over.

We have new tri-folds available with up to date information, we have some generic business cards, we have copies of the Creed , and several other items to be used as advertising aids, but they do not do us a bit of good if no-one passes them out or uses them. We have license plate frames etc.

There is some consideration being given to working with the Lion's club and some other organizations for some help with concessions, sign ups, cart drivers, field painting etc, and any other things that can be worked out. This is an ongoing project and will be pursued further as time goes by.

I am in kind of a quandary right now, there have been several suggestions of things we could pick up or get back into, but I'm reluctant to commit to any of them because I have no idea of how many helpers I can count on, and I definitely cannot do it all by myself. My main emphasis this year is to expand the club's membership and get us away from being the “best kept secret in Boise”. But this will take every ones effort. I realize this is a very busy time of year both as individuals and as a club, and I am pushing hard to get things moving. But we cannot wait until the last minute and expect to get any results other than what we've gotten before. So please bear with me.

UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS

1. Tuesday, November 5th, BNOC dinner at the Black Bear.

2. Wednesday, November 6th, Bylaws meeting at Steve and Sue's house.

3. Friday, November 8th, 1 Friday, 1st BSU BB programs. 5/6 people. Gates open at 6;30.

4. Tuesday, November 12th, BNOC lunch meeting at the Twin Dragon.

5. Tuesday, November 12th, BNOC< OYF< and BYSC board meetings at the fields.

6. Friday, November 15th, BSU BB programs, 5/6 people, gates open at 5:30.

7. Saturday, November 16th, Rake up Boise, Cloris Brown's house, 0800 AM.

8. Saturday, November 16th BSU FB programs, Wyoming, Time TBD.

9. Tuesday, November 19th, BSU BB programs, 5/6 people, gates open at 5:30.

10. Tuesday, November 19th, BNOC dinner meeting at Casa Mexico, 6:30.

11. Tuesday, November 26th, BNOC lunch at the Twin Dragon.

12. Wednesday, November 27th, BSU/IDAHO, Centry Link Arena. (our bye week?).

13. Friday, November 29th, BSU BB programs, 5/6 people, gates open at 4:30.

14. Saturday, November 30th, BSU FB programs, New Mexico, Time TBD.


FUTURE EVENTS


1. FIPB Football, December 21st.

2. BSU BB 3rd, 5th, and 14th of December.

3. Sunday, December 8th, Christmas auction at the Events Center, Time TBD.

4. Saturday, December 14th, MSTI Christmas Party, Contact Cindy Wall.

5. No BNOC meetings on the 24th or the 31st because they are Christmas and New Years Eves, may meet between them on 27th or 28th for Christmas gift exchange. Work in progress.


THANKS A MILLION,

LARRY

October 2013 Meeting Schedule

There will be some changes to our October meeting schedule.

 

1. Tuesday October 1st - no meeting.  Board meeting.

 

2. Tuesday October 8th - no meeting.   Installation Banquet.

 

3. Tuesday October 15 - Regular meeting at Casa Mexico.

 

4. Tuesday October 22 - Regular meeting at Twin Dragon.

 

5. Tuesday October 29 - To be determined    (Bowling anyone?)

 

Notes from two meeting: Sept 10 and 17, 2013

Larry Lim and Katie Lim

Bryan Reeves

MEETING & DINNER AT THE CASA MEXICO - TUESDAY SEPT., 17

Boise Optimist President Scott Muir called the meeting to order at 6:49 PM. Kathy Arbaugh led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Steve Oliver said the Invocation. We had a nice turnout of good people. Then, all of a sudden, in walked two strangers ... Katie and Larry Lim. All attention went toward them.

Bio of Larry Kim: Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Semi-retired. Boise resident. President Honolulu Chamber of Commerce. President of HOBY in Hawaii. In the military 27 years. Business owner. University instructor. Bio of Katie Lim: Homemaker. 6 children all grown. 14 grandchildren.

Eddie Godsey's ticket was pulled And he won $10!

MEETING AT TWIN DRAGON RESTAURANT TUESDAY SEPT 10.

Larry Highley called the meeting to order 12:06 PM. Walt Callahan led us the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

Sue Clarkson brought cookies. Today was Stub's 79th birthday. And Rick Peterson will soon be 65, and Doug Graybeal will be 63. (Aaaah to be 63 again!) Steve Oliver gave an Idaho University report ... "We scored 32 points!"

We still need concession people. And maybe the Boise Loins can help us, they need "something to do."

Larry Highley suggested a new color for our shirts. "No more blue!" Wadda ya think?

Rake up Boise is in November, date to be decided.

Our Boise Club's annual Installation Dinner will be on October 8th at the Policeman's Clubhouse. $20 per person. Goodwood will once again provide the food.

Our guest speaker this day was Bryan Reeves a neighbor of Highley's. Bryan makes beautiful bamboo fishing poles. These truly are a work of art. The process to make these poles is long and arduous.

Latest newsletter, August 27, 2013

TUESDAY AUGUST 27 AT THE TWIN DRAGON RESTAURANT

Cyn Reneau, Idaho METH Project

Boise Optimist Club President Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 12:09 PM. Cyndi Elliot led us in the Pledge of Allegiance , and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine $$: Larry Highley told another great joke. Sue Clarkson talked of how much better her hubby Stub's kidney condition is. Great news! Dixie, because her granddaughter is going back to school. Cyndi Elliot about her son playing football.

It was suggested that MAYBE those in the club could work an hour or two at the concession stand for one Saturday. AND ... we need golf cart shuttle drivers during the OYF games. You can just work a few hours and then go home. You'd be surprised at how much people appreciate these shuttles. AND ... we could use some early morning "doughnut ladies" at the concession stands! Whew!!

Our speaker this day was Cyn Reneau, Development and Education Director, Idaho Meth Project.
"Meth is man made. It is smoked, snorted, eaten, taken by needle and taken in pill form." All the ingredients can be purchased anywhere. It is cheap to buy. Highway 84 is called "The Drug Highway" by the federal authorities. Small towns seem to get hard, boredom is one big reason. That's why our Optimist Youth Football program is so important.

Night Meeting, Tuesday August 6

TUESDAY AUGUST 6, AT THE BLACK BEAR DINER

We had a light turnout this evening, I guess many are on vacation this time of year. We were supposed to

have a few young people doing Irish dancing, but they too were hit by many going on vacation. The Black Bear did a great job setting up the room for the dancers, even if they couldn't come. I think it best we try for the dancers again the next time we go to the Black Bear Diner in September.

Cyndi Elliot came up with a new Boise Optimist roster. Great work Cyndi!

Larry Highley showed us our new logo. It was suggested that maybe we can put this logo on the back of the

new Optimist shirts.

Larry Highley, Steve & Sue Oliver and Dyan & Doug Graybeal will be going to the Optimist District Convention in McCall this Sunday to Tuesday.

The Jamboree will be Saturday August 17th.

Scott Muir won the drawing for $10. No joker this time. 

TUESDAY JULY 23, AT THE TWIN DRAGON.

Because of the 5th Tuesday of the month there will be no meeting Tuesday July 30th.

Julie Wootton

Hello Folks,

Rocky Jackson

Boise Optimist president Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 12:04 PM. Don Gunner led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars:

Don Gunner is now working at ICON and from that company Mary Gilman says "HI." Many said thanks to those who worked on the 7 or 7 high school football competition. Sue Clarkson said her daughter is coming home from Ireland. Stub Clarkson talked of an email he received from Richard Buchanan in Florida.

Our speaker this day was Joni Wootton from Blue Cross. She had a power point presentation and talked of open enrollment from October 2013 to March 2014. This was her first presentation on this subject and she did a great job.

Rocky Jackson's ticket was pulled, he won $4.00. We now have as new system for the raffle. We bought a new deck of cards, and in that new deck was a JOKER. It was added to the deck. If you happen to pull the JOKER ...you will pay $5.00. THAT'S GOING TO BE INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!

TUESDAY JULY 9, AT THE TWIN DRAGON

TUESDAY JULY 9, AT THE TWIN DRAGON

Boise Optimist president Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 12:04 PM. Don Gunner led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars: Sue Olive took her grandkids to the Boise Zoo. Dyan Graybeal has a new car. Lisa and Rick Peterson are new grandparents of Lilly, a beautiful girl. Congrats Will & Jessica Longstroth. Don Gunner has a new job!

 Scott Muir said his daughter Stephanie is visiting at NASA in Houston. Pat Brown's son got married. Larry Highley introduced his lovely daughter Jody Watson.

Ballots were passed out for new Boise Optimist Officers for 2013 - 2014.

Dyan Graybeal and Larry Highley collaborated and bought new Boise Optimist license plate frames. You get two for $5.00.

This year's Mountain State's Tumor Institute (MSTI) picnic will be this Saturday at about 11:00 AM at Municipal Park, 500 S. Walnut St. Boise. Please come for a couple of hours to help serve these kids with cancer!

Our speaker this day was Kim Ivacek from Hope's Door Shelter. This facility houses and protects women who have experienced domestic violence. Kim showed a 7 minute DVD that absolutely shocked us all! I'll have to admit I've never seen photos of women so very battered and abused! Terrible! 

 
Kim said they took care of 6,785 women and children last year, and that number will probably grow to 7,000 this year. They subsist on donations. They were $300,000 short last year. You can help at www.aafvhope.org.

Mark Twain inspires Boise Nooners

TUESDAY JULY 2, AT THE BLACK BEAR DINER

Boise Optimist president Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. Walt Callahan led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

Scott Muir introduced his parents Bob & Barbara Muir. They are from Billings Montana.

It was a good turnout this evening. Our speaker was John Heimer who has put together a presentation in the costume of Mark Twain. Great job John.

Meeting notes from June 25

We had no speaker this day, just a nice get-together for lunch and conversation. Boise Optimist president Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 12:10. Steve Oliver led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Larry Highley showed pictures of his recent camping trip. He caught three beautiful trout measuring 17 to 18 inches. One was over 500 pounds and now Larry has to have hernia surgery! (Kidding!) But they were great looking fish. He won't tell us where he caught them.

Scott Muir went on a trip to w/ family to Victoria Island Canada and to Butchart Gardens. I've done that ... excellent!

Cloris Brown that her grandson (Pat's son) is getting married.

Steve Oliver talked about the new upcoming revised ballot that will so be sent out ...again. People are still sending in nominations.

Linda Jackson's ticket was pulled. And by golly she pulled an ace and won half the pot for a $91 win! Great going Linda!

And it was also her birthday!! Steve led the singing! Enough said!

                                                                                           

Meeting notes from June 11 and June 18, 2013

TUESDAY JUNE 11 @ Twin Dragon

 

Garrett Coburn, Deputy Warden

Boise Optimist President Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 12:10 PM. Pat Brown led us the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: There was talk of how well the HOBY picnic went, except of course (As Larry Highley said) the smoke from the BBQ. Dyan Graybeal said, "Now you know how I feel BBQing at the football fields!" The Oliver's went camping with their grandson. Rocky Jackson talked of his 96 year old aunt passing away.

Our speaker this day was Garrett Coburn Deputy Warden of Operations at the Idaho State Correctional Institution. Garrett has three years in the Juvenile Dept and has a masters in counseling.
The prison facilities hold about 5,500 internee's. It was built in 1970. It's the flagship unit. It houses about 250 mentally ill. They must take care of the older inmates. Garrett oversees programs that hopefully will reduce recidivism. Over 5,000 meals are served every day. Garrett has been asked many times: "Are you afraid to be among the prisoners?" "No ... just careful." Says Garrett. 99% of those incarcerated just want to do their time and get out. There is a 98% chance an ex-con could be your neighbor.

TUESDAY JUNE 18 @ Casa Mexico

 

Nathan Hall, Marine Biologist

Boise Optimist Club President Scott Muir gaveled the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. Steve Oliver led us the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Sue Oliver said the concession stand is doing well and we actually have funds in the Boise Optimist Club account.


The 7 on 7 high school competition will be held on July 8th. The MSTI Picnic will be held on July 13th. It will be a circus theme!

Our speaker this evening was Marine Biologist Nathan Hall, head of the Idaho Aquarium. The aquarium has been his pride and joy for a while now. Construction was started in 2011. He and other volunteers built it themselves. The aquarium is not funded. I took a look at it Tuesday morning and was pleasantly surprised. Very clean with many different exhibits.

Some 250,000 people went through the aquarium last year, and Nathan expects over 300,000 this year. The ticket sales and the gift shop are their only income.

Meeting notes: June 4

Scott Evans, KTVB, brought his family
to the Optimist Club meeting

We met at the Black Bear Diner this evening. Larry Highley held two quick meetings beforehand ... one for the membership committee and one for the concessions committee. Jerron Moore held a meeting after the dinner for the 7 on 7 high school competitions to be held in July.

Boise Optimist president Scott Muir opened the meeting at 6:32 PM. Pat Brown led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars: Mike Akenman talked of profits made at the concession stands. Dyan Graybeal told of now being married to Doug for 42 years. They were married when they were 7. Stub Clarkson talked about the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY) picnic and bar-be-que to be held in Caldwell this Saturday June 8th. 

We could use some help here.

Our speaker this evening was Scott Evans from KTVB. He brought his beautiful family with him. Wife Tiffany, children Paul, Megan, Katie and Elli.Scott talked about his family ... he said he has 17 siblings ... He talked how he came to KTVB following in his father's footsteps. His father was here for about a year at KTVB. Scott is a great speaker and he kept us in stitches. Thank you Scott.

MSTI Prom delights young and old

One of our most heartwarming events took place on May 4, 2013. In between concession stand duty, football and life, some amazing Optimist Club members helped some even more amazing kids enjoy themselves with the St. Luke's Children's Hospital MSTI* Prom.

The theme was "Once Upon a Time" and the children were dressed beautifully as knights and princesses. Our own Cloris Brown, Pat Waller, Cindi Wall and others were on hand to slay dragons and serve.

*Mountain States Tumor Institute

See you at Joe's Crab Shack - April 30

We met at the Twin Dragon Restaurant. Boise Optimist Club President Scott Muir called the meeting to order at 12:05. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Oliver and the Invocation was said by Stub Clarkson. 

Michael Bouton and Jeff Kinshella

Mike Bouton introduced his friend Jeff Kinshella. 

Sunshine Dollars: Rocky Jackson because everyone i his family is healthy. Dyan Graybeal because her granddaughter is now 5. Cindi Wall because even thought she has a cold, she's here. Stub has a successful garage sale. Scott Muir actually ran the Robie Creek Run, he said he's still sore. And Steve and Sue Oliver are just back for their 3,250 trek to Mexico and Arizona. 

For the 5th Tuesday of the month, April 30, 2013 Larry Highley said that we should meet at Joe's Crab Shack (2288 North Garden Street Boise) at 6:30 PM for dinner. I'll be there, join us.

Walt Callahan gave a show and tell about some of his family history. I had a good time telling of my goofy family, but as always, I left out a lot!

April 16 meeting notes

We met at the Casa Mexico. President Scott Muir called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Scott's son Ian led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and once again Stub Clarkson said the Invocation. There was talk of a new logo (made by an artist friend of Cyndi Elliot) and new bumper stickers for our club, and it was also suggested that we may change the name from The Boise Noon Optimist Club to The Boise Optimist Club.

Larry Highley spoke of a membership meeting after next Tuesday's luncheon/meeting at the Twin Dragon Restaurant. 

He also talked of the upcoming events in the month of May.

Thursday May 2nd - Optimist Youth Football signups at River Glen Junior High from 6 to 9 PM.

Saturday May 4th - Soccer Tournament at the fields.
MSTI Prom setup - From 11:30 AM to about 5:00 PM.
MSTI Prom Servers From about 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Saturday May 11th - OYF signups at River Glen 9 AM to 1 PM.
Soccer Tournament at the fields all day.

Saturday May 18th - OYF signups at River Glen 9 AM to 1 PM.

Thursday May 23rd - OYF signups at River Glen 6 PM to 9 PM.

Saturday May 25 - Soccer Tournament at the fields all day.

Steve McNitt talked of the new construction being done at the concession stand. Gary Bassett talked of the OYF signups at BSU last Saturday.

Scott Muir said that since we haven't had many speakers lately, we could have our own members speak of their experiences. This time it was stub Clarkson's turn. (Next time it's mine.)

Stub talked of his childhood in the mining town of Calumet, Minnesota. population 900. (Now it's around 367) Stub had some great stories of the people there in the 30's and 40's fresh from Europe and how most could barely speak English. But they were like a melting pot or as Stub put it, "a salad."

There was $57 in the pot this time and Larry Highley's ticket was drawn ... he won $3.00. 

The future looks bright

 I never seem to learn, I have three allergies ... Ex wives ... Rush Limbaugh ... and freshly mown grass.  (My apologies to all you Rush Limbaugh fans.) Anyway, last Monday I decided to mow my lawn when the wind was blowing ... bad idea. I was a sick puppy all day Tuesday, so I couldn't attend the Twin Dragon meeting. Larry Highley sent me the following:

Walt, here’s the results of the 4/9 luncheon meeting/membership meeting. Scott called the meeting to order at 12:05, Dyan did the pledge, Stub did the invocation. There were a few sunshine dollars but I don’t remember who, sorry. The package deal for president for the next 4 years passed, ME 2014 pres. Rocky as 2014 1st vice, and 2015 president, Pat Brown as the 2014 2nd vice, and 2016 president, and Cyndi Elliot in line as 2017 president. I think this needs to be published for 3 times to become official, so would you please include it in the bulletin . The new 3rd chance drawing program was approved, I’ll send you a copy of it to also include in the bulletin. Cloris won the card draw with a King, and Cyndi won the free meal, even though she didn’t eat anything. It was agreed that we would offer Mike a guaranteed 4 person volunteer crew every morning from startup to 10:00 am, if he wants them. I will have a complete list of the 2014 board members as soon as I’ve had a chance to talk to a couple of more people. Cyndi had the tri-folds there along with the personnel information sheets and calendars to use at the signups. Cloris took all that stuff with her to bring to the signups on Saturday, volunteers are always needed, 12:00 to about 5:00. Hope you’re still willing to run the triple chance drawing.

Pat Waller says, "Here is the times we need help for the Childhood Cancer Prom night May 4. Please let me know who will be volunteering for the set up time 10:30 Saturday morning. Should not take long. Thank you.

Kudos to Larry Highley for his great work lining up our future Boise Noon Optimist Club Presidents! And a BIG thanks to Rocky Jackson, Pat Brown and Cyndi Elliot for stepping up!

Larry

Rocky

Cyndi

Pat

Newsletter March 26

The meeting was brought to order at 12:02 PM by Larry Highley taking over this day for President Scott Muir. Cloris Brown led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Cyndi Elliot about her son Jackson doing well on his lacrosse team. Walt Callahan had sent a letter to the editor to the Statesman complimenting BSU tennis coach Greg Patton and talking of the upcoming Davis Cup quarterfinals between the USA and Serbia. Larry Highley awarded Walt with an

"Atta Boy" certificate.

At the first Optimist Youth Football signup's on April 13 at the Caven Williams indoor facility between Noon and 5:00 PM, we will have a table set up to give out our Boise Optimist Noon Club pins and copies of out creed.

We are having a concession committee meeting after the dinner at Black Bear Restaurant Tuesday evening April 2nd and it would be appreciated if those members would attend.

Boise Nooner - evening edition March 19

We met at the Casa Mexico Tuesday night. It was a nice turnout. Boise State Head Tennis coach Greg Patton and his lovely wife Christa arrived right on time. Steve McNitt led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub once again said the Invocation.

Right at the start, Larry Highley got up and showed us copies of our Optimist Creed he had made with our club's name at the bottom to be passed out. He also had business type cards available to anyone who might be interested. Good job Larry.

Larry Highley talks about recruiting members

We all had our meal and then Coach Patton got up to speak. We all know this man and just how good and enthusiastic he can be. By the time he was finished at near 8:30 I was very ready to try out for the Boise State tennis team!! How hard can it be?

Coach Patton talked about how proud he was of his team going to Montgomery Alabama and beating Nebraska, Texas Tech, and then Notre Dame. All ranked teams. Now BSU is a ranked team, #46 in the whole nation.

Christa and Coach Patton

Coach then talked about the upcoming DAVIS CUP Quarterfinal matches coming to Taco Bell April 5 - 7 between The United States and Serbia. Come and see the very best tennis played in the world, Novak Djokovic (the D is silent) from Belgrade, Serbia. Coach Patton has been working to get this Davis Cup match to Boise for quite a while now. Well done Coach Patton.

March 12 - Nooner

Boise Noon Optimist Club President Scott Muir gaveled to meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. Walt Callahan led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

Promise yourself to make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
We had a very interesting meeting/luncheon this day. We saw some folks we haven't seen in a while and a guest speaker (Lavar Wells) with quite a story.

Lavar said that in November 2011, he had just left a rental facility on State street in his pick-up truck and was going to drive about a mile away. At that moment he didn't fasten his seat belt ... he was only going a few blocks after all. He was going west at 55 mph and a white car was going east at 55 mph. The white car suddenly turned right into him. Lavar was thrown out of his truck. The truck rolled over and landed upright.

Lavar sustained head and other injuries and was for a while in critical condition, he is still undergoing therapy.

The lady (70) told police she was trying to commit suicide. She had lost her husband some four months prior to this accident. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison but is now free.

Lavar is doing great and is a wonderful bowler!


Our weekly pot was at an even $200!Boise Noon Optimist President Scott Muir's ticket was pulled and guess what?


RIGHT!!! Scott drew an ace! He was now $100 richer!! We were all so very happy for him!

BNOC News, Feb 26

Boise Noon Optimist Club President Scott Muir gaveled to meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. Cloris Brown led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Steve Oliver because he is officially retired at 2:30 P.M. February 28th. AND ... he has volunteered to be on the Optimist Youth team that paints the stripes on the fields during the football season.Sue Oliver because her grandson is turning 11. Dyan Graybeal because even though her parents are in ill health, they are doing fine. Cyndi Elliot because the lacrosse season is starting and her son is very involved. Sue Clarkson because her grandson Will's wife is pregnant and she just had her appendix out, she's doing fine. AND ... the word is they are going to name the baby WALTER!

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

Larry Highley then got up and started to really let us have it about the Boise Noon Optimist Club membership. He pulled no punches. "We need to advertise, pamper new people when they visit, maybe give them something to remember our club. We also need to set a fund aside for the very purpose on recruiting new members." This writer still likes the idea of Boise Optimist Club license plate frames and bumper stickers. It's a rather constant advertisement and they are cheap. 

 Cyndi Elliot is working on a brochure to be handed out, and she is starting an Ad Hoc committee to work on this problem. Many signed up for this committee right away.

Newsletter January 23

Sue Oliver took over the meeting/luncheon this day as BNOC President Scott was out playing golf! (Just kidding!)

Rocky Jackson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Barry Fitzgerald said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Rocky because all his family is healthy etc. Sue Oliver about the concessions meeting after the last dinner at the Casa Mexico ... all went very well. And ... our BNOC website will now be run by Rick Peterson, Cyndi Elliott and Eric Moore. Walt Callahan (again) for the S.F. Giants winning last year's World Series, and the S.F. 49ers for going to this year's Super Bowl!

More Optimist Youth Football meetings are coming up in February. We may have a Essay Contest this year. Pat Brown says "Hi."

Larry Highley went out of his way to call all museums around the area to see if we could possibly have a 5th Tuesday meeting at one of them, most were waaaay too expensive!!

There will be no 5th Tuesday meeting this month.

Barry Fitzgerald was the big winner this day.