Monday, January 14, 2013

Jan 15th Optimist Meeting, George Pool, Winter Carnival & Board Meeting

Hello Friends and Optimist,

Tomorrow morning, George Pool will come to our breakfast meeting to discuss the Meals on Wheels and the After-School programs. George is a retired Civil Engineer but spends a very generous amount of his time working on these programs among others. George would like to share some information on the status of these important programs.

After George's presentation, we will discuss winter carnival activities, logistics, plans. There is a great need for volunteers especially the first weekend of Winter Carnival. We plan on operating a "Chowder and Chili" tent, assisting in chaperoning the teen dance held by the Track Team, and having two floats in the Parade. Contact Michel Yeakle or Tom Crawford if you have any time to help. Mechel @ 469-9293, Tom @ 315-2714.

January's Board Meeting will be held at 8:00, right after the regular morning meeting.
Come join us for breakfast tomorrow at Pancake House,7:00 am.

Tom Crawford, secretary
Promise Yourself....... To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

McCall Optimists announce Optimist Youth Wrestling Program


Please spread the word that Optimist Youth Wrestling begins next Tuesday, January 15, at 5:45 p.m. at the high school wrestling room. Coaches are Scott Erekson (Sr.), Scott Erekson (Jr.) who is the 2012 Idaho high school wrestling coach of the year, Graham Pinard, Tommy Lowen, Kenny Pyle, and yours truly. We have a quality, experienced coaching staff, and we'll have a lot of fun.

All kids in grades 3-6 are welcome and invited. We'll practice at the same time every Tuesday and Thursday until February 14.

We will have two public events--mini-tournaments right before the finals of the varsity's Mile High Invitational January 19th, and just before the finals of the District Tournament, also hosted by MDHS February 16th.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Jan 7 - Optimist Meeting - Keith Lannom, Payette National Forest Supervisor

Happy New Year Friends and Optimist,

I hope everyone had a great holiday. Tomorrow morning at the Pancake House, at 7:00 am, we are starting the new year with guest speaker Keith Lannom, Payette National Forest Supervisor. Keith will come to discuss the current issues and activities on the Forest and address any questions you may have.

As Forest Supervisor, Keith is responsible for the management of the Payette National Forest which is over 2.3 million acres of National Forest land and comprised of five Ranger Districts. Keith has been Forest Supervisor here in McCall since July, 2011. Before coming to McCall, Keith was the Deputy Forest Supervisor at the White Mountain National Forest in Campton, New Hampshire. He has previous experience in the Intermountain Region working for the Remote Sensing Applications Center in Salt Lake City. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Forestry from Mississippi State University. Lannom enjoys flat and white water kayaking, cross-country skiing, and running. He participates in road races and half marathons. He also enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Come for breakfast tomorrow morning and take the opportunity to get to know Keith and ask questions about the management of our surrounding National Forest Lands. We will also hold a brief discussion on Winter Carnival activities and schedule an additional planning session. I hope everyone can make it. Drive safe.

Tom Crawford, secretary
Promise Yourself....... To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.