Caldwell Optimist Club

The Idaho Silver Belt Invitational coming to the Caldwell Events Center on February 18th.

2012-01-31T12:03:00.000-08:00

The Idaho Silver Belt Invitational amateur boxing sponsored by the Caldwell Police Department in conjunction with the Caldwell Optimist Club will be held Saturday, February 18 at the O’Connor Fieldhouse in the Caldwell Events Center starting at 6 pm.

There will be 20 exciting bouts of amateur boxing; tickets will be available at the door. Children under 6 are FREE; youth 6-12, $5; Adults $10 and Floor Seating $15. Proceeds go to Caldwell Police Athletic League (PAL) and Caldwell Optimist Club.

Due to popular demand from competitors, Matinee Bonus Bouts will be held starting at 1 pm and all tickets for this special afternoon session will be only $5.

The doors will open one hour before the competition starts for the afternoon and evening session.

No Name Bulletin

2012-01-31T11:40:00.000-08:00

January 24, 2012 Editor, Diane Crookham
Notes:
The January Dinner meeting was held at the Sunrise Restaurant at 6:30 P.M.
Program highlights:
Our Speaker was Kieran Donahue. He is running for Canyon County Sheriff. Kieran is a Detective for The Canyon County Sheriffs office and has worked for the County for 8 years. Kieran talked about the Gang and Violent Crime Unit that includes several local Police Departments. This unit is in conjunction with the Federal ATF Department. This allows the arrested to be tried in the Federal Prison System. They are targeting the Head people in the Meth Trafficking System. The Treasure Valley is a distribution point for the drug coming from Mexico.
Some More Notes:
A P.A.L Boxing meeting was held on January 23rd. We will be needing 52 volunteers for the Silverbelt boxing event on February 18, 2012. There will be a sign up sheet at the meeting next week.
We already have 7 members of the JOOI Club signed up to help out at the event.
The next Boxing meeting will be held January 31st at 7:00 A.M. at Mr. V’s
We still are looking for sponsors for the Silverbelt Boxing. These sponsorships need to be turned in by the end of January to get printed on the flyers.

The Optimist Regional Meeting will be held February 11, 2012 at Twin Falls. Don’t forget to sign up to attend this meeting. We would like to have a big showing of the Caldwell Optimist Club there. The meetings will run from 9:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. at the Shiloh in Twin Falls. The Shiloh has a block of rooms for the Optimists.
After the meetings a few are going on to Jackpot Saturday Night. Sounds like fun. Larry is trying to block some rooms at Jackpot.
Speakers:
February 1: Rebecca Lovelace, Criminal Justice Center.

February 8: Noon Board Meeting.
All members welcome.

February 15: Craig Cheney, Sage Wealth Mgmt.

February 22: Open

February 28: Open
Calendar:
February 11: Regional Meeting at Twin Falls

February 18: Silverbelt Boxing

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
Don’t use your lot in life as a parking lot, cultivate it.

Caldwell Optimist Club Bulletin

2012-01-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

January 11, 2012 Editor, Diane Crookham
Notes:
The Lunch meeting was held at the Sunrise Restaurant at Noon.
Program highlights:
Our speaker did not show up. But we had a guest Molly Legge. Molly works with Abundance Behavioral Health Services, Inc. ABHS offers the following services:
Clinical Counseling, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Service Coordination, Difficult dealing with Mental Health symptoms and Medication Management.
Some More Notes:
A P.A.L Boxing meeting was held on January 9th. We still are looking for sponsors for the Silverbelt Boxing. These sponsorships need to be turned in by the end of January to get printed on the flyers.

The Optimist Regional Meeting will be held February 11, 2012 at Twin Falls. Connie asked that as many members of the Caldwell Optimist to attend this meeting as possible. Larry Blackburn talked a little about the program for the day. The meetings will run from 9:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Shiloh in Twin Falls. The Shiloh has a block of rooms for the Optimists. If you plan on going you need to register for a room and the meeting. After the meetings a few are going on to Jackpot Saturday Night. Sounds like fun. Larry is trying to block some rooms at Jackpot.

The dinner meeting will be held on February 28 at 6:30 P.M. at the Sunrise Restaurant.
Speakers:
January 18: Jerry Armstrong, a former 1960 Olympic Boxer

January 24: Kieran Donahue, Running for Canyon County Sheriff

February 1: Rebecca Lovelace, Criminal Justice Center.

February 8: Noon Board Meeting.
All members welcome.

February 15: Craig Cheney, Sage Wealth Mgmt.

February 22: Open

February 28: Open
Calendar:
January 12: Set up boxing ring at O’Conner at 6:00 P.M.

January 13: Take down boxing ring. At O’Conner at 10:00 P.M.

February 11: Regional Meeting at Twin Falls

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks

2011-12-30T08:26:00.000-08:00

Caldwell Optimist Club, Ltd. of Caldwell, Idaho
No Name Bulletin
Vol. 33, No8 December 21, 2011 Editor, Diane Crookham

Notes:
The Lunch meeting was held at the Sunrise Restaurant at Noon.

Program highlights:
Our Speaker today was Gail Pirnie who works for Health and Welfare in Adult Mental Services. She talked about the services that are available to adults with mental Health issues. She stated that most of the cases are from the indigent population.

Some of the services available are:
· formed groups
· vocational rehabilitation,
· Case management helping access different services in the community.

Some More Notes:
A P.A.L Boxing meeting is scheduled for December 27th at 7:00 A.M. at Mr. V’s. We still are looking for sponsors for the Silverbelt Boxing.

Anita has the brochure on a e-mail, if anyone needs it to spend to prospective sponsors.

The Optimist Regional Meeting will be held February 11, 2012 at Twin Falls. Connie asked that as many members of the Caldwell Optimist to attend this meeting as possible.

Speakers:

January 4: Ron Corta from CCOA Weatherization Services

January 11: Jessica Hacker on Living on a Coupon

January 18: Craig Cheney with Sage Wealth Management

January 24: Kieran Donahue is a Candidate for Canyon County Sheriff

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
The wisest mind has something yet to learn.

Caldwell Optimist Club Bulletin

2011-05-10T12:43:00.000-07:00

Attendance at the meeting of May 4:

Caldwell Optimist Club
P. O. Box 1325
Caldwell, ID 83606

Anita Whelchel -----------Connie Ensign Holt------------ Mary Armstrong
President ------------------1st Vice President -------------2nd Vice President

Bob Kafka ----------------Gene Brasse --------------------Debbie Lenington
Secretary-Treasurer -----Director (2yr) ------------------Director (2yr)

Jennifer Watson ----------Bill Moore -----------------------Joe Shreve
Director (2yr) ------------Director (1yr) --------------------Director (1yr)

Brenda Whelchel ---------Larry Blackburn
Director (1yr) ------------Immediate Past President

Our Meeting Place
Sunrise Restaurant
2601 E. Cleveland Blvd.
At Noon on Wednesdays
Notes
Guest: None. It’s time to bring yours.

Veep2 CONNIE ENSIGN gaveled the meeting to order as Prez ANITA “NO TARP” WHELCHEL was on a Cruise! Sounds like a fine time to me.

2nd NOTICE – it is time to elect officers for the Caldwell club. May 18 meeting.

MARY ARMSTRONG modeled her new socks!

Program highlights
No program so we talked about the upcoming Yard Sale and Raffle. The club decided to unload our old Craps table that day. CASEY CROOKHAM volunteered to transport it up to 15 mi radius for the buyer.

Prez ANITA “NO TARP” WHELCHEL announced that we will be starting the platoon care package and she will have a box at the next meeting to fill with goodies. For ideas come to lunch or call Anita.

Some More Notes
At the recent District meeting in Spokane this past weekend Marlie Tarakai, Junior at Caldwell High, did very well in the Oratorical. I’m repeating myself.

LARRY “RAH RAH Man” BLACKBURN has thrown announced he is a candidate for PNW Governor-elect! So far he is the only name in the hat – could be a “shoe-in”.

GENE BRASSE won the BOB-A-LOO deck of cards!

GENE BRASSE won the Secret Greeter!
A regular two-timer!

Program Chairs
May – Jennifer Roman
June, July, August & September are still available! (August is especially easy.)

Calendar
May 11: 7:00 am Board Meeting at the Sunrise

May 11: Noon meeting at the Sunrise Program:

May 14: Yard sale and Bake sale at O’Connor 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

May 16: 11:00 am Canyon Springs HS Awards Assembly

May 17: 6:00 pm Canyon Springs HS Graduation at Jewett Aud.

May 18: Noon meeting at Sunrise – ELECTIONS!!

May 24: 6:30 pm Dinner meeting – Location TBA

A Final Note
A big Thank You to DEBBIE LENINGTON for doing the bulletin last week.

Caldwell Optimist Dates to Remember

2011-03-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

Fundraiser – Lunch Buffett at Fiesta Guadalajara Caldwell

Date: April 5th 2011

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cost: $10

Soccer Jamboree : Obstacle course at Brothers Park

May 5th 2011

Location: Brothers Park

Fundraiser: Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Raffle:

Date: May 14th 2011

Location: O'Conner Field House Parking Lot, Caldwell ID

Time: 07:00 am to 02:00pm

Lunch Buffet come join us!

2011-03-15T16:02:00.000-07:00

Caldwell Optimist Club and Fiesta Guadalajara would like to invite you to attend a Lunch Buffet on April 5th, Tues, 11am to 2pm. Cost $10, includes Drink. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE CALDWELL OPTIMIST YOUTH PROGRAMS. If you would like to pre-buy tickets please contact any Caldwell Optimist member or call - Doe @ 208-455-3635

The Idaho Silver Belt Invitational coming to the Caldwell Events Center on February 12

2011-02-03T14:01:00.000-08:00

The Idaho Silver Belt Invitational amateur boxing sponsored by the Caldwell Police Department in conjunction with the Caldwell Optimist Club will be held Saturday, February 12 at the O’Connor Fieldhouse in the Caldwell Events Center starting at 6 pm.

There will be 20 exciting bouts of amateur boxing; tickets will be available at the door. Children under 6 are FREE; youth 6-12, $5; Adults $10 and Floor Seating $15. Proceeds go to Caldwell Police Athletic League (PAL) and Caldwell Optimist Club.

Due to popular demand from competitors, Matinee Bonus Bouts will be held starting at 1 pm and all tickets for this special afternoon session will be only $5.

The doors will open one hour before the competition starts for the afternoon and evening session.

Senator Crapo learns the Optimist Creed

2010-10-18T20:14:00.000-07:00

Notes from Larry Blackburn, Lt. Governor Zone 7

We hosted US Senator Mike Crapo Monday at the Golden Dragon today.

Another great meeting; Casey Crookham emceed the meeting for us in the absence of Anita and State Senator John McGee introduced Sen Crapo. Sen Crapo is impressed with our creed!

Not mentioned at the meeting, but so important to all us: Gov Linda Jackson, who did attend Monday's meeting, said our Pacific Northwest District came in third of all districts in OI for membership. She also said it was Idaho that put us "over the top." Great job Linda and everyone else.

Just a quick reminder; NO MEETING WEDNESDAY Oct 20.

Thanks to Casey Crookham for sharing this great picture of Senator Crapo and the Optimist Creed.

No Name Bulletin - June 23

2010-06-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

Notes

Guest: ANDY McCLUSKEY

Past Saturday, June 12, at the Caldwell YMCA, we helped serve lunch to the HOBY students. Thanks to Veep2 CONNIE ENSIGN who headed up our participation along with BRENDA WHELCHEL, MARY ARMSTRONG, ELIZABETH ANZALDUA, FRED “the Plumber” ANZALDUA, the WAYNER and JOE “Mama” SHREVE.

Past Friday morning, June 18, in O’Connor field house, we served breakfast to the Idaho Youth Games (IYG) participants. Thanks to Veep1 ANITA WHELCHEL, the WAYNER, LARRY “rah-rah man” BLACKBURN, FLO BLACKBURN, BOB-A-LOO KAFKA, JOANN KAFKA, CHRIS ALLGOOD and GENE “PC man” BRASSE. If I forgot anyone, just let me know. I might make it up to you.

Program highlights

ANDY McCLUSKEY spoke to us about a new venture he started with former member Whit Jones. In trying to make a small dent in Isreali-Palestinian relations, they have started a company called Two Neighbors to make hand embroidered clothe coffee cup sleeves. Poor Israeli women sew them then poor Palestinian women embroider them. He calls it a social business more so than a wholly economic one. He brought some samples and showed slides of his recent trip to Israel and the West Bank. ANDY says most folks there just want to get along and support their families and would do so if not for the ultra-religious radicals and zealots.

Some More Notes

Veep1 ANITA WHELCHEL gaveled the meeting to order in the absence of Prez LARRY.

NO secret greeter this week. The meeting chair forgot to appoint one.

Again, NO ONE won the BOB-A-LOO deck of cards. Carryover. The pot is now really, really big (over 60 smackers). Darn near worth buying the whole deck!!

Calendar

June 29: 6:30 pm Evening meeting at the Sunrise in Middleton Program: George Combs of Caldwell Night Rodeo fame

July 7: 7:00 am Board meeting at the Sunrise

July 7: Noon meeting at the Sunrise Program:

July 14: Noon meeting at the Sunrise Program:

July 21: Noon meeting at the Sunrise Program:

July 27: 6:30 pm Evening meeting at the Sunrise in Middleton Program:

A Final Note

Past Prez ROB COLLINS is now a senior at NNU. My how time flies. Seems like just yesterday he graduated from kindergarten, right JANE.