Boise Noon Optimist Club

New Boise Noon Optimist Club member installed by governor-elect

2012-01-23T18:42:00.000-08:00

Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting toorder at 12: 11. Larry Blackburn led us in the Pledge of Allegiance,and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS:

New member Pat Brown and sponsor Stub
Clarkson take the oath from Larry Blackburn,
Governor-elect, PNW District

Dyan "For just beinghere!" Walt Callahan thanked everyone for the cards and best whisheshis wife Barbara received who on Christmas Day, fell and broke herhip. Our next Optimist Pacific Northwest District Governor LarryBlackburn visited us this day. "The Boise Noon Optimist Clubis the biggest in this district." Kudos to Gary Arbaugh and Mark"Sparky" Anderson for putting together that beautiful plaque forFrank Smoke. They did it with their own $$$ ... let's pass the hat!

Larry Brown was sworn in today as a newmember of the BNOC. He at one time played football in Optimist YouthFootball.

Winner!

Remember folks, our next meeting will be Tuesday January 24 at CasaMexico at Fairview & Five Mile.

We sold 427 programs at the last BoiseState basketball game.

The annual dues are$75 for renewal year over year per person. If someone new is joining the clubit’s $75 + one time $15 processing fee (OI) for total of $90. Payment canbe sent to: BNOC, P.O. Box 190991, Boise, Idaho 83719.

Boise Noon Optimist Club honors Frank Smoke

2011-12-21T11:17:00.000-08:00

Today was a little special, as we honored Frank Smoke, who has sold programs at Boise State football games for the last 37 years.

Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at 12: 11. Kassidy led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Barry Fitzgerald said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Dyan for husband Doug being home after traveling so much for work. Cindi Wall thanking everyone for the help at the Idaho Famous Potato Bowl. Rick Peterson because his son Will and wife Jessica bought a duplex. Gary Arbaugh because he just had his birthday and wedding anniversary. Gary also put in a plug for "The Great Polar Bear Challenge." http://idaho.wish.org/2011/11/15/the-great-polar-bear-challenge/

Take a look. Make a donation.

Our Christmas auction was successful. $1,200 was raised for the Idaho Youth Ranch. Coats were purchased from The Burlington Coat factory for some girls. Mark "Sparky " Anderson said 744 programs were sold at the Idaho Famous Potato Bowl, thus our club received $744.

There will be no meeting next Tuesday Dec 27th.

Boise Noon Optimist News

2011-12-06T14:52:00.000-08:00

On this day, Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at approximately 12:08 or so. Ken Wall led us in the Pledge Of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars: Steve Oliver that Idaho University is the best 2 & 10 football team in the nation. Don Gunner about his daughter graduating from U of I. Walt Callahan about he and wife Barbara being on TV at the Boise Airport. Larry Highley about the need for program sellers at Boise State basketball games. And ... December 17th is the Famous Potato Bowl.

We sang our usual wonderful version of "Happy Birthday" to those who have birthdays in December.

Because of the holiday season, we will not have our usual 4th Tuesday of the month on December 27th at the Casa Mexico.

We had two ladies from St. Luke's MSTI (Mountain States Tumor Institute) to talk to us, Jessica Hardy and Kelsey Breeding.

Jessica and Kelsey

Jessica Hardy spoke of Child Life at MSTI. (Mountain States Tumor Institute) She talked mostly of the program in which we are very involved, "Beads Of Optimism." A program that our own Dyan Graybeal about seven years ago help promote. "There are about 30 kids in active treatment at St. Luke's." Said Jessica. "Many kids with cancer are in and out patients. We have about 50 or so beds for them."

We should be proud of what Dyan Graybeal and our Boise Noon Optimist Club has done!

Newsletter November 1

2011-11-03T19:38:00.000-07:00

Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at12:05 PM. Barry Fitzgerald led us in the Pledge of Allegiance,and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

We will have our annual "Rake Up Boise" day on Saturday November19. More details later.

Dyan and Sue spokeof ChristmasAuction to be held on the fifthTuesday of November, Tuesday November 29th. It will be at thePoliceman's Club House, 7311 W Potomac Dr, Boise, ID 83704.

December 10th is our annual MSTI Christmas party. 10:00AM at the Anderson Center.

Our speaker next Tuesdaywill be Mike Stanton from Zamzow's.

Our speaker on Nov 15thwill be Dee Sarton from KTVB.

Our speaker this day was Boise State's men'stennis coach, Greg Patton. My gosh what a wonderful inspirational speakerand story teller he is.

FromCoach Patton: "A man dies and is approached by an angel. Theangel asks him what he would like in the afterlife. The man repliesthat the wants to play golf every day and shoot scratch golf, he says he wantsto win the lottery every week, he wants to look young all the time and be inperfect shape, and have all the women he wants. The angel grants thesewishes. As time goes by, the man becomes bored, he asks the angel, 'I'm bored, I think I want to go to Hell.' The angel replies, Sir, youare in Hell!"

Coach Patton's point wasthat we all need to be challenged. Excellent!

Coach Patton's favoritefilm is Moneyball with Brad Pitt as the Oakland A's Billy Bean. "Inthat movie, Billy Bean puts together a winning team without much money, Igo through the same thing trying to recruit tennis players, usually the Pac 10gets all the top players."

BOISE NOON OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR SEPT 20, 2011

2011-09-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to orderat 12:11. Don Gunner led us i the Pledge of Allegiance, and BarryFitzgerald said the Invocation.

We had two guests this day. KristiHalford, who has two boys in the Optimist Youth Football program, and one timeBNOC member, Howard Pierce.

Kristi came to our last Board meeting to talkabout the football program. She then accepted my invitation to attendtoday's meeting/luncheon.

Howard moved to Eugene Oregon from Boise in1985. He was a charter member of the BNOC. He just happened to bein town and he looked us up. He shook hands with old friends StubClarkson and Barry Fitzgerald. There was lots of talk of the "olddays."

Sunshine Dollars: Dyan has a new granddaughter. Sue Clarkson aboutgrandson Will getting married. Howard Pierce about seeing oldfriends. And Dixie that her granddaughter is 10.

REMINDER ... Our Annual Installation & AwardsDinner will be held at Jakers in Meridian

(3268 East Pine St) on Sunday October 9th.

Dyan and Jerron reported that the shuttle busseswere busy Saturday at the fields. If you get towed folks, it's $150 toget your car back, and if you delay, every day costs you an extra $50per. One coach and two people were "asked to leave."

Sue Clarkson talked about how they passed thebucket to raise money for some kids on the Meridian High footballteam. They raise $617! It's damn expensive to have a boy playfootball in High School anymore. Sad.

Dyan is asking for ideas for the annual MSTI Christmas Party.

Trees are now being sold out at the fields for$275, that includes a concrete post with your name on it.

Don Gunner's ticket was called and he drew an ace to win half of the monstrous $26 pot.

Notes from August 9

2011-08-15T21:30:00.000-07:00

DyanGraybeal gaveled the meeting to order at 12:07. Barbara Callahan led usin the Pledge of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

SunshineDollars: Larry Highley talked about going to theYellow Pine Harmonica Festival, which led to a conversation about how good theold Boise River Festival use to be. Rocky Jackson got to see his grandkids. Dyan Graybeal went rafting with her sister who keptscreaming all the way.

Thedistrict convention will be on Aug. 24 &amp;amp; 25, in Bellview, Washington with Larry Blackburn from the Nampa Optimistsbeing sworn in as the new Governor.

Financial advisor Dan McQuesten
talks about the economy

Areminder that the annual Jamboree will be Saturday August20. As usual, we could use some help out there at Bronco Stadium. First game is at 8:00 AM.

Ourspeaker this day was our own Dan McQuesten, who is a financial advisor for UBSFinancial Services Inc. He is also in the Air Force Reserves.

Believeme folks, I tried to keep up with what he was saying, but it was difficult forme sometimes. So I'll do my best here to report on what he said.

Stub Clarkson reaps a benefit
from his investment today

Dan'smain theme was "Not to worry." Our country is still the best inthe world and we will rebound. We are still the biggest manufacturer inthe world, even over China. America has an abundance of raw materials, asis not the case in China. Europe could be in trouble though. The future could show that America will be less powerful, but that's not theworst thing that could happen. He said by the end of this year, theS&;P will be up 20%.

Dan said that federal tax loop holes need to be closed and that Social Securityand Medicare may have to be revalued. He always tells his clients to tryto have a year's worth of pay in cash.

Asyou can imagine, there was a great deal of discussion from us all.

BOISE OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 19, 2011

2011-07-20T18:26:00.000-07:00

Co-President Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at 12:07 PM. Rocky Jackson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.

SUNSHINE DOLLARS: Dyan Graybeal commented that 39 people showed up to help with the MSTI "Kids With Cancer" picnic. Stub Clarkson about his grandson Will having a new boat. Dyan said we are still collecting old cell phones. Our club received a thank you note from the Lee Santo family. Thee was a thought to start a scholarship fund for youth referees under George Santo's name. Jerron Moore commented on the 7 on 7 competition.

We didn't have a scheduled speaker this day, but as it turned out, Jerron Moore gave a very good presentation about last Friday and Saturday's 7 on 7 high school football competition at the Optimist Youth Complex. Just talking about how points are scored is impressive.

The pot was $219 this day. Dyan
tried to pull an ACE to win, but
wound up with a king and $10.

Jerron expects this 7 on 7 program to just about double next year.

Eagle High won the varsity group with talented quarterback Tanor Magnuson leading the way. Centennial won in the junior varsity group.

Youth football may be in jeopardy in the years to come due to financial concerns, Optimist Youth Football just may be the only option available to them.

For this tournament, the concession stand sold only sandwiches, water, Gator Aid, doughnuts and coffee. It went very well and there was very little waiting in line for the people.

That's Outstanding!

2011-07-08T18:31:00.000-07:00

The Boise Noon Optimists received a nice thank you from the HOBY leadership group. In addition to a formal letter from the adult co-chairs, the students prepared and signed their own appreciation that you see here. Special thanks to Mike Bouton, Walt Callahan, Stub Clarkson, Larry Highley and Rocky Jackson along with the Caldwell Optimist Club for your assistance and leadership.

Thank you from HOBY Idaho.

HOBY Leadership Seminar 2011

Newsletter for June 14

2011-06-15T07:19:00.000-07:00

Sue Oliver and Dyan Graybeal have
offered to remain co-presidents for
the coming year

Co-President Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at 12:05 PM. Harvey Dixon led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars: Dyan & Doug are going camping. Mike Bouton and his wife went to the Far West Ski Association Convention. Harvey Dixon shot a 76 at some quite short golf course ... and he was happy to announce that some of his family living in Joplin, Missouri survived the recent tornado there. Bud Aune, because he recently had a battery of tests and he is fine!

Kelli Fairless, Regional Valley
Transit Presentation

The Childhood Cancer Picnic will be held on Saturday July 9th at Municipal Park, 500 South Walnut Street Boise, ID 83712. Set-up at 10:30 AM. Kids arrive at noon, we all leave around 2:30 PM or so.

HOBY PICNIC this Saturday June 18. to be held at the Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church (406 S. 14th Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605) It is close to the College of Idaho. Set-up 10:30 AM to about 2:00 PM. I'm sure you all know how important this is folks!

Harvey Dixon

Harvey Dixon's ticket was pulled and he drew a three for a $3.00 win. The pot was at $169. IF ... he had pulled an ace, he would have won $84.50! The pot is still growing folks.

Meteorologist (and Optimist) Larry Gebert to speak

2011-06-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

KTVB weatherman Larry Gebert will be our speaker next Tuesday at the Twin Dragon Restaurant. Come on in and meet him.

Walt

BOISE OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR MAY 17, 2011

2011-05-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

We had a nice turnout this day. Dyan Graybeal called the meeting to order at 12:08, Sue Clarkson led us in the pledge and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation. The Clarkson's have recently returned from their winter sojourn to Arizona, it was wonderful to see them!

SUNSHINE DOLLARS Dyan Graybeal talked about her son racing cars in Meridian, and how much fun it is to spend an evening out there. She's off to San Diego next week. Lisa Peterson talked about school being out (She teaches at Boise State) and she has no plans to do any summer teaching. Good for you Lisa! Lisa also talked about how wonderful is was to see her parents Clarkson's back with us. Barbara Callahan talked about our exhausting trip to California a couple of weeks ago.

Dyan again talked of the need of help at the concession stand at the fields this weekend for the President's Cup soccer tournament this Fri (4:30 PM) Sat (8:30 AM) and Sun (8:30 AM) And ... A reminder from Dyan that the annual MSTI (Mountain States Tumor Institute) picnic for kids with cancer will be held Saturday July 9th at Municipal Park. More later!

Kevin Kluckhohn has been involved with a great program called HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) This amazing program helps the teenagers of Idaho.

HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. HOBY also provides adults with opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of youth by volunteering.

Under the leadership of Kevin, our Club, along with the Caldwell Optimists, will hold the annual HOBY picnic Saturday June 18th. It will be held at the Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church, 406 S. 14th Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605. Honest ... just being with these great teenagers is quite an experience. They are wonderful!

Again .. One major point that was raised was the funds being spent on outside groups to man the concession stand during the Optimist Youth Football season. The concession stand is the Boise Noon Optimist Club's main source of income for the year and we've been spending a lot of money on others to run it. Sooo ... we are asking people in the club and those connected with the OYF to PLEASE volunteer to work one four hour shift per season.

BOISE NOON OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE

1st Tuesday of the month, noon at the Twin Dragon Restaurant.

2nd Tuesday of the month, noon at the Twin Dragon Restaurant. Board Meeting

3rd Tuesday of the month, noon at the Twin Dragon Restaurant.

4th Tuesday of the month, evening meeting at the Casa Mexico 6:30 PM.

5th Tuesday of the month (When it happens) PARTY!!

Yours in Optimism, Walt & Barbara Callahan

BOISE OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 19, 2011

2011-04-16T22:24:00.000-07:00

Yes, a small group, but we were all so pleased to see Lisa Peterson and Jim Throop and Bud Aune even walked in! yes, Bud walked in ... no more motorized wheel chair.

This was one of those days when a whole lot of intelligent conversation was going on. One major point that was raised was the funds being spent on outside groups to man the concession stand during the Optimist Youth Football season. The concession stand is the Boise Noon Optimist Club's main source of income for the year and we've been spending a lot of money on others to run it. Sooo ... we are asking people in the club and those connected with the OYF to PLEASE volunteer to work one four hour shift per season.

Lisa Peterson's ticket was pulled and she won $9.00!

Next Tuesday we meet at the Casa Mexico on Fairview & Five Mile at about 6:30 PM.

Yours in Optimism, Walt & Barbara Callahan

Maggie O'Mara visits Boise Noon Optimist Club

2011-03-03T19:18:00.000-08:00

The meeting was called to order at 1:10 pm by Co-Chair Person Dyan Graybeal. Brad led us in the Pledge

and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine $$ Barb Callahan for her Daughter who got married in Belize last week!! Our own MS Dyan won a Big Screen TB from the Meridian Club. Speaking of Clubs, and events; McCall's Club will celebrate their 30th Anniversary on March 19.

A Football Clinic is upcoming at the Fields. Passing Tournament + all High School Teams on July 15th and 16th. Sign ups start on April 17th back at the Complex.

ATTENTION: It's BEAR CARE once again. Time to purchase Teddy Bears that the Boise Police Dept. carries in their Vehicles for Children who may be in stress. Remember: These should be Non-Commercial!! At the same time, Program Sellers are needed as well. Just go to the Entrance and some one will help you. You'll have a good time and help a CHILD!!

Cindy visited the Middleton Club and Cheer Squad.

Our Guest today is Maggie O'Mara of KTVB Channel "7". Maggie shared with us the time she spends on air and the news about her new son who is eight months old. She explained how the news is set up each day and about 7's Heroes, etc., and that she writes a Blog each day. She also explained to us about the TelePrompTer; how the news is presented; the people behind the scene, etc. Channel "7" has been on the air for 50 years.

The raffle pot was won by Brad Kurtz: He got $5.00.

Congratulations Brad!

Boise Noon Optimists meet for the first time in 2011

2011-01-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

Gary Arbaugh looks at the drug display

Dyan Graybeal gaveled the meeting to order at 12:05. Brett Gallagher led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Steve Oliver said the Invocation.

Sunshine Dollars: Ken Wall for his "bad hair day." Cindi Wall's daughter was given an engagement ring

Christmas. Harvey Dixon for getting a new WII game on Christmas. Gary Arbaugh talked about the Polar Bear Challenge at Lucky Peak on New Year's Day for the Make A Wish program. Very successful!

We need people to help sell programs at the Boise State basketball games. Next games are on Jan. 13 & 15. "Bear Care" night is on March 2nd. People bring plain non commercial teddy bears to the game to give to the police who then give them to kids in distress.

Dyan asked for new ideas for the 2011 Christmas Party. She also asked that we bring food stuffs for the Food Bank next week.

Retired detective Leroy Graham

Our speaker was retired Boise Police Dept Detective Sergeant LeRoy Graham. He talked on the need for "Drug Free Workplace Program." "In the 10 years I've been in this drug enforcement program, things have gotten much worse." He brought with him a suitcase showing the various drugs available. He said that by far America has the biggest drug problem in the world ... "More people have been killed in Mexico trying to get drugs to America than have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined!"

Yours in Optimism, Walt & Barbara Callahan

Merry Christmas from the Boise Noon Optimist Club

2010-12-24T12:19:00.000-08:00

Larry Highley and Granddaughters

We will have a nighttime meeting next Tuesday Dec 28 at the Casa Mexico at 10332 Fairview at 6:30 P.M.

Barry Fitzgerald led us in the Pledge, and Sue Oliver said in the Invocation.

Sunshine $$: Dyan for the Christmas Party; 45 folks were helped; Cookie decorating was very well done and everyone seemed to have a good time.

The Misty Party was it's usual Success. "H" BOWL, saved $12.00 per person. Cookie Decorations were fun for everyone. Connie Condie did her usual Bang-up Job with the Military Families. KUDO's to all who helped/worked on this.

Ken and Cindi Wall

BEAR CARE!!! We are re-thinking this issue this year; How can we AMP IT UP???

We need Program Sellers on the 29th at 6:00 p.m. We will do our best to get information on the web site for those of you who are interested in helping.

Our speaker this day was our own Dan McQuesten. An intelligent man who really knows about the economy etc. "In 2011 there will be an 11% to 18% raise in the stock market. There will be gridlock in congress, but stocks don't reflect what is happening in politics. California and Florida will be in default. Bonds will go down. House will remain in trouble. Commodity stocks will do well."

Dan McQuesten

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Reminder

2010-10-11T14:10:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone,

As a reminder, there will be no Boise Noon Optimist Club meeting tomorrow. Instead you are all invited to come to the BNOC Board meeting Wednesday (instead of Tuesday this month) evening at the new building at the Optimist fields at 7:00 PM.

We will have our next regular noon meeting at the Twin Dragon Tuesday October 19.

Walt

Walt Callahan

Nooner October 5

2010-10-08T19:58:00.000-07:00

CO PRESIDENTS, DYAN GRAYBEAL, AND SUE OLIVER, called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.

Richard Buchanan led us in the Pledge, and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation.There was a big AMEN

for the Vandals new AIRPLANE, and poor Tony got fined.

Better luck next time Tony.

SUNSHINE $$$:Guess who has Sunshine $$$????; yep - New Co-President Dyan for four new best friends and one for her Co-President and three grandchildren which she brought to the Dinner last week (what cuties),just like Grandma!!!Lisa had Sunshine $$$ for Hot Air Balloon Jackets she and Rick were wearing, thanks to Phil Price, whose hot air balloon they help work on "Friendship" Bound”. She also has a Son William report: He’s working in Oahu; has proposed to girlfriend Jessica and they are in a new Apt. off a Golf Course. Not to be outdone, son Robert's Barber Shop Festival competition required eight different outfits; he performed in Prosser Washington at the Princess Theatre.

Unfinished Business: Lest we forget TONY is Mr. "O" This year. Congratulations Tony.

Scott Muir signed up his son at the Meridian Gun Club; Cindy’s youngest Grandson turned "1 Year Old), Ken's, Ken's Presidency is over. Also, Walt passed out New Club Rosters; thanks to Mark Anderson for printing them up for everyone. Stub Clarkson filled in with a joke for Larry Highly in his absence.

Re: Future Meetings: Dyan and/or Sue will sometimes miss a meeting because they are both full time

working Women. We will work around these issues.

1st Tuesday Birthday(Our waitress Dixie has a Birthday today too), and Walt's birthday is Wednesday, and Richard Buchanan's in on the21st.

We discussed various ideas, issues: Maybe we could start a"Phone Tree", have a banquet at No. Idaho Youth Ranch; There are four to5th Tuesdays; What about 'Old Hombre?, Transition it to kids? Mitten Drive-in October: More info to come: Tuesday Board Meetings will stay the same.

Bret Gallagher mentioned that perhaps some time in near future he could work it out that some of us could go to Gowen Field to check out what he does there and perhaps get 'RIDES"???

THE POT TODAY IS:$143.00; Scott Muir pulled an ACE; good for you Scott.

Nooner December 2, 2008

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President, Cindy Wall called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m., Larry Highley led us in the Pledge and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation. Long time no see: Rich Talbert and his girls Karley and Tessa, and Brett's son Bridger, and Kevin Orth. Our guests today: Matt and Jason of the Boys' and Girl's Club of Ada County.

It is our understanding that Sue Thompson has "kidnapped" Buster Bronco; hence: We will have to recover him. Your know your jobs!!! Don't forget: Meridian Club is selling Christmas Trees on Overland Road, near
the Ford Dealership.

Official Guests: Karley and Tessa Talbert; Lisa introduced Kevin Orth, a Viking fan from Meridian. Mr. "O"
Scott Muier is in charge of the Fine Pot/ Sunshine Dollars. Pat for having her grandson with her; Lisa sending folks off to Arizona with love and for her Editing Business off and running well; Dyan out ill, but Misti Party is still on for Saturday at St. Lukes', 5th floor, Anderson Building.

Christmas Auction: Looking for donations. Please bring them with you next week. We would like to donate some funds to Ronald McDonald House as well. Gary Arbaugh said we'll be doing Santa Letters on Dec.18 at Jim Throop's house (directions are coming) at 6:30. We may also have some additional letters from Make a Wish. Also for Make a Wish, Gary is "dunking in the 'cold' water for $$$$.

Don't forget Programs for Basketball Saturday. Gates open 5:30 - 5:45.

Ken Wall is looking for helpers to direct parking at "Garden Aglow" Tuesday after Christmas - need lots of volunteers - there are various things to do. Call Ken!!!

If you're looking for some "extra" fun, we will be helping Santa wrap gifts to Misti Kids at St. Lukes.

In addition, we will be installing some new members on Tuesday, the 16th.

Today's Program: Girls' and Boys' Club: Walt introduced Mat Sorenson and Jason Sears of the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County. They serve a variety of Children (130 to 160) per day in Winter (approx. 250 - 300 in Garden City alone. Their after school programs run Monday thru Friday, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m, and during Christmas Break from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the day. For 10:00 per year they work with best trained staff in the Valley. Many children are from disadvantaged families; 60% get free or reduced fee lunches. Members pay $10.00/year with many challenges. They are inspired to empower young people.

Kids are given choices each day for success! Being hungry and cold still matters today! They have an after snack assembly and review the rules: Respect, Responsibility and Integrity!! They also have volunteers who help with homework. They have organized and planned activities.

Matt shared a personal story about a young man he personally worked with. It was very informative and the young man learned from sharing. This is a great service and they can always use contributions.

The Pot today is $418.00 (WOW), and Gary Arbaugh had to leave early. His ticket was drawn, and Matt Sorenson got up and pulled a card for him. AND ... he pulled an ACE, so Gary won: $209.00. Congratulations Gary, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Nooner November 25, 2008

2008-12-01T21:35:00.000-08:00

President, Cindy Wall called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Linda Jackson led us in the Pledge and Stub Clarkson said the Invocation. Dyan, Sue Thompson and Bill Garcia were fined for "rowdy" behavior!! (Not really). Dyan mentioned that the Meridian Club is once again selling Christmas Trees on Overland Blvd. They need some help, so wear some really warm clothing and help them out.

District Governor Elect Linda Jackson is with us today. Congrats Linda!!

Don Gunner mentioned that Rocky Jackson is the upcoming "Dude" for the new year. Tom and Maggie Williams were with us today - welcome back you guys.

Sunshine $$$: Dyan for her Mother-in-Law who dodged a heart attack by inches. Get Well Mom in Law. Susie for Lisa's Birthday; Rocky for the New Meadows Club coming along well.

Mark Anderson informed us that BSU Football Programs kick of at 2:00 at the ADA Entrance. Next Saturday there will be programs to sell at Basketball as well. This coming Saturday is a double header!! We are also going to sell programs at the Humanitarian Bowl. And, as if that isn't enough, we will have the first round of the NCAA here in Boise (PROGRAMS, PROGRAMS, PRORAMS).

Gary Arbaugh informed us that December 18 will be Santa Letters evening at Jim Troop's and perhaps an additional evening at Stewart Title if needed for Make a Wish.

Diane reminded us that December 6th is the Christmas Party for St. Luke's - Set up is at 1:30 (2 to 4 for party) and 1/2 hour for clan up. We will be filling Santa's Toy Box as well (Please come to help wrap gifts on 12- 20, 21 and 23rd. Contact Dyan for further info.

Michael Bouton reminded us of the Humanitarian Bowl Game.

Our Christmas Auction is December 9: Bring items to Auction Off. They can be anything: New/slightly used; home made; edible, whatever you wish to contribute. If you cannot bring gifts in person, deliver them to Mary Gilman at Home Federal at 8th & State.

Don Gunner and Stub Clarkson gave us the Scoop on Rake up Boise; did you see the article in the Papers?They had a wonderful time, raked up four yards and had 40 bags in two hours. Guests: Pat Arthur a guest of Michael's from Washington State. The Clarkson's reported that Beth Sterling (in her 80's ) is having eye surgery and two hips need to be replaced. Hang in there Beth.

We sang Happy Birthday to Ms. Lisa Peterson who reached the BIG '50" this year and Barb Callahan who reached the Big (never mind) this year and Don Gunner. Best wishes to all. Cake was great too. We concluded the day with members sharing what they are thankful for.

Mike Bouton won the pot --- $3.00. There's a ton of money accumulating in this raffle pot ... next week over $400.