Jerome Optimist Club

Coats for Kids Donations!!

2011-12-09T05:35:00.000-08:00

Lori and Randy Steadham representing the Snake River Corvette Club donated approximately 60 coats to the Jereome Optimist Coats for Kids project.

Thank you Lori and Randy!

Patsy Bland member of the Magic Valley Early Iron Club brought us a check for $500 for the Coats for Kids project. Patsy is also a member and the chair for the Twin Falls Optimist Coats for Kids project.

Jerome Optimist Club meets again!!

2011-10-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

Jerome Optimist club invites you to join them on Wednesday, November 2 at the Jerome Senior Citizen Center convention room. The meeting starts at 6:30pm, they will discuss membership drive, committee reports and have a special presentation.

For more information on how to join the Jerome Optimist Club, please contact Julie Stadelman, Club Treasurer at julie@clearsprings.com.

What's Happening in Jerome?

2011-10-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

The Jerome Optimist Club had their first meeting for the year at the Jerome Senior Citizen Center. We discussed our goals for the club, worked on filling committee chairs, and had a fantastic BBQ with Jerome members and our very own Chris Stearns, LT. Governor for Zone 9, and her awesome husband, Orlan. We talked about how to help the kids in our community; we have a couple of fantastic projects throughout the year: Coats for Kids, Youth Appreciation, Breakfast with Santa, we sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt and Fishing Derby.

We would like to invite anyone in the Jerome Community that would like to help us help the kids in our community. You can do this by joining our club as either a Club Member or a Friend of Optimist member. You ask what is the difference?

Club Member
As Members of Optimist Clubs, individuals have the opportunity to "Bring Out the Best in Kids" along with other like-minded citizens. Through an Optimist Club, volunteers can answer the needs of local youth by organizing meaningful service projects. To pass the idea of becoming an Optimist along to someone you know, see the Membership Brochure.

Friend of Optimists
Individuals can show their support of Optimist International by becoming Friends of Optimists. A Friend of Optimists may be someone who does not have an Optimist Club in their area, or they may not have time to dedicate to a local Optimist Club. Optimist Clubs can also bestow a Friend of Optimists membership on a community member who has shown great support for the Club. To learn more, check out the Friend of Optimists Brochure and read the Frequently Asked Questions. To apply for membership online, click here.

For more information on how to join the Jerome Optimist Club, please contact Julie Stadelman, Club Treasurer at julie@clearsprings.com.

Golf with Jerome!

2011-07-25T20:46:00.001-07:00

Okay, okay, I know whatyou're thinking - where in the world has the Jerome Optimist Clubbeen?!? Well....we're still here.

And, since we're stillhere, we decided to have a golf tournament. It's scheduled for Saturday,July 30, 2011 - tee off at 9:00 a.m. at 93 Golf Ranch in Jerome. I've attached a flyer for your perusal and information.

If you're interested ingolfing, please let us know. We would LOVE to have you! Not agolfer? We welcome hole sponsors as well. Just let us know.

Have a great day!

Happy Summer! :)(oh..and Wednesday).

Angie

Remember....tomorrow is the Easter Egg Hunt

2011-04-22T12:32:00.001-07:00

Hello all!

Don't forget....tomorrow, Saturday, April 23, 2011, will be the annual Jerome Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt at Forsyth Park in Jerome. Our co-sponsors once again will be the Jerome Kiwanis Club. Thanks Lorrann!! Start time is 10:00 a.m. SHARP and, as past history dictates, end time will be about 10:04 a.m. :) Optimists will need to be at Forsyth at 8:30 a.m. to "lay" the 4,000 eggs we have ready to go for the hunt. The Easter Bunny will also be there to delight the children. Thanks Patricia!

Also, this year we have something new. In addition to the Optimist Easter Egg Hunt, the Kiwanis Club will be holding their 1st Annual Easter Egg Pancake Feed. The Kiwanees will be feeding the egg hunters from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. so people can eat before and after the Easter Egg Hunt. Cost will be $1.50 for kids and $3.00 for adults. Special Easter Egg prizes will get breakfast FREE!!

So, here's my last thought: Since I won't be able to be there tomorrow - choir practice at the church - can anybody cover for me? :)

Happy Easter!!

Angie

SORRY, MEETING CANCELLED!

2011-03-23T12:33:00.000-07:00

Good morning~

As you can see by my subject line, the meeting that was scheduled for tonight, March 23rd, has been CANCELLED. Captain Bob is still under the weather and is struggling a bit during his recovery from the multiple surgeries on his legs. So, putting Captain Bob, and his health, first, we decided to cancel tonight's meeting. Stay tuned for information on our next meeting.

I can tell you, however, that we will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Forsyth Park in Jerome. It will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending 4 or 5 minutes later. (Hmmmm.....I wonder if Patricia "Petey" Migliuri will be willing to be the Easter Bunny again?!?). Our co-sponsors this year will be the Jerome Kiwanis Club (thanks Lorrann) who will be purchasing the fun plastic Easter eggs. Also, something new for this year - the Kiwanis Club will be hosting a pancake feed at Forsyth Park in conjuction with the Easter Egg Hunt. For a small donation, the Kiwanees (is that the plural of Kiwanis?) will take care of your breakfast needs. Watch for more information.

Keep your eyes open for word on the Special Needs Fishing Derby. Sheri Mitchell is working feverishly to get this scheduled.

That's all for now. Please keep Captain Bob in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

Next Meeting

2011-02-22T12:34:00.000-08:00

Ahoy mateys!!

Captain Bob has handed down his orders as follows:

Our next Jerome Optimist Meeting will be Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center. At that time we'll discuss the Easter Egg Hunt which will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011 (snow?). Even though you'll miss my missives between now and then, if any information needs to be distributed to you peeps prior to the 23rd of March, I'll be sure to send out a message.

Have many fabulous Wednesdays!! :)

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Cllub

Punxsutawny Phil and other things

2011-02-02T12:34:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

It's Groundhog Day. I haven't heard - did Phil see his shadow?

Just wanted to take a minute to update everyone on our February meeting schedule. We will have meetings at 6:30 p.m. on February 9 and February 23. Same place - Jerome Senior Center, 520 N. Lincoln in Jerome.

Also, below is a message from our esteemed President, Capt. Bob Helms.

Until next week, Happy Wednesday!

Meeting tonight~

2011-01-26T12:35:00.000-08:00

Good morning!

YES, we have a meeting tonight --- 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center, 520 N. Lincoln in Jerome.

Special Guest Star: Zone 9 Lt. Governor Don Bohrn who was in Seattle for the 2nd Quarter District Conference in Seattle last weekend will be making an appearance tonight. Lt. Governor Don will give us the scoop on the meeting and has also indicated that he has something else to take care of at our meeting tonight. He won't, however, spill the beans and tell me what it's all about so I guess we'll all just have to show up to see what's up. Oooo, a little mystery - how exciting!!! Maybe he's going to give us money...or trips.....or shoes!!!!

See you tonight!

Angie Bridge

Designated Correspondence Person...

...and Princess

Captain Bob back at the helm

2011-01-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

Greetings Optimists!

It seems like forever since I've written and yet, it really hasn't been that long. But you missed me, didn't you?!?

MEETING TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center, 520 N. Lincoln in Jerome. I am PLEASED to announce that Captain Bob will be back at the helm of our tiny ship and we're looking forward to seeing him again and hearing of his amazing progress. Way to go, Captain!!

At tonight's meeting we'll discuss our hugely successful Breakfast with Santa in December. We'll also be discussing the 2nd Quarter Zone Meeting that will be held on Monday, January 17th at Maxie's on Blue Lakes Blvd. in Twin Falls. Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. I think that Lt. Governor Don Bohrn will be buying dinner for everyone but I'm not sure. *wink, wink*

That's all I have for now. If I forgot something, please forgive me. It's been awhile.

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Deckhand

Jerome Optimist Club

Enjoy your holiday

2010-11-24T12:38:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of our friends throughout the Pacific Northwest District.

We will not have a meeting tonight in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our next scheduled Jerome Optimist Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

Have a blessed holiday!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

Meeting tonight! See you there...

2010-11-17T12:40:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know it's the 3rd Wednesday of the month and yes, I know that we decided to have our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month and yes, I know that means something must be up and you're right - something is definitely up. And although it pains me greatly to do things out of order, I've been instructed to say this:

Instead of having our regularly scheduled meeting next week, November 24th, which is the day before Thanksgiving, Captain Bob has decided that it would be better to HAVE A MEETING TONIGHT, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center, 520 N. Lincoln in Jerome.

I don't know what's on Captain Bob's agenda but I can tell you that we will probably talk about Youth Appreciation where we honored 142 kids for being outstanding youth in the Jerome Community. It was an amazing night - we wish everyone could have been there to see all the kids, parents, grandparents, teachers and community leaders gathered together to honor these wonderful kids. Wow - it still takes my breath away.

I also can tell you that we'll talk about our upcoming event, Breakfast with Santa, that will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St. Jerome's Catholic Parish Hall in Jerome. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. so Optimists will need to be there around 5:30 a.m. (or as I like to call it o'dark thirty) to begin the festivities which include, but are not limited to, setting-up, decorating, cooking, waitressing, waitering (is that a word?), baking, candlestick making, entertaining, singing, dancing, laughing, jumping, climbing, etc. If you can do one, or all of these things, whether individually or at the same time, WE NEED YOU! And really, this is one of our favorite events so if you're in the area, please come by and lend a hand. And, if you're not in the area, send us a text to let us know you're thinking of us. Oh, and pray for SNOW!!

That's all for now. If I've forgotten anything, I'm sure Captain Bob will tell me, to which I'll respond....HEY, I'm just a volunteer!

Happy Wednesday!

Yes, we know it is the third Wednesday, but...

2010-11-17T12:22:00.003-08:00

That's all for now. If I've forgotten anything, I'm sure Captain Bob will tell me, to which I'll respond....HEY, I'm just a volunteer!

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

Youth Appreciation Awards Ceremony tonight

2010-11-10T19:55:00.000-08:00

Tonight is the Youth Appreciation awards ceremony at Summit Elementary located at 200 10th Avenue West in Jerome. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. The Jerome Optimist Club together with Judge Tom Borresen (an Optimist and a Rotarian), in conjunction with the Jerome Rotary Club, will be honoring 142 students this year - more than ever before! How exciting to see the youth of our community standing out in such a positive and Optimistic way! Governor Ed always asks "How are the Children?" Well, I think that tonight we can say the children are AWESOME!!

See you tonight!!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

See you tonight!

2010-10-27T21:08:00.000-07:00

Hola!

Tonight's regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center in Jerome which will be the "official" first meeting (Bob's now officially sworn in) with "Captain Bob" Helms at the...ah...er, helm. Tonight we'll be discussing....

1st Quarter District Conference was in Poulsbo, WA last weekend. I don't have a report to report so whoever is reading this can report if they have anything to report. :)

Youth Appreciation - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Summit Elementary in Jerome. We are looking for the awesome kids in our community in order to honor them and nominations are flooding in everyday! We're very excited to have the Jerome Rotary as our co-sponsors of this wonderful event as well as our very special guest, Capt. Rob Storm from the Idaho State Police who will be presenting the kids with their certificates along with Jerome County Magistrate Judge, and Optimist, Tom Borresen. As we've done in years past, we're not necessarily looking for the straight A students or athletes - we're looking for the kids who stand out and make a difference just by being them. We've never failed to be impressed by the youth in our community so if you need a little revival in your heart about "kids today", please come to our ceremony. You won't be disappointed. Chair is Sheri Mitchell so if you have any questions, please contact Sheri.

Coats for Kids - The new school year is in full swing and colder temps are here. We do not have a chair for this project so at this point, it will be a group effort for Coats for Kids. Sheri Mitchell has agreed to be the ringleader until a suitable replacement has been located. If you're interested in chairing Coats for Kids, please let Capt. Bob or Sheri know ASAP.

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St. Jerome's Catholic Parish Hall. We are excited to announce that we will get the use the new Parish Hall for Breakfast so we'll have more room for everyone...and the heater should work, too! Chair is Lori Tangen. Workers should be at the hall around 5:30-ish (or o'dark thirty) to begin setting up, decorating the tables, setting up the Christmas tree and warming up the grills. Breakfast will be served from 7:00-11:00 a.m. so mark your calendars. This is a FUN event!

That's all for now, I think. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be replaced by Youth Appreciation on Wednesday, November 10th, at 6:00 p.m. at Summit Elementary in Jerome so please note the new time and new location for next week's meeting ONLY. Stay tuned for additional information for the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2010.

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

NOT the President anymore!!

Jerome Optimist Club

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

2010-10-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Zone 9 Lt. Governor Don Bohrn has scheduled our first zone meeting for the '10-'11 year. It will be held tomorrow night - Wednesday, October 20th - at 6:30 p.m. at Idaho Pizza Company in Jerome. Bring your ideas, your thoughts and your wallets 'cuz Don isn't buying dinner!

~ See you tomorrow ~

First meeting for President Bob Helms

2010-10-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

Tonight is the FIRST MEETING of soon-to-be inducted President, Bob Helms. (Bob will be officially inducted on Saturday, October 16th at the Installation Banquet.) Our meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Installation Banquet - Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Jerome Country Club. No-host Social Hour is at 6:00 p.m.; Dinner and Program at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $15.00 per person, payable at the door. If you haven't already done so, PLEASE RSVP to me today or call me (644-2611 or 308-7995) and let me know if you'll be there. You also have a dinner choice - 6 oz. sirloin steak, chicken cordon bleu or chicken teriyaki. If you don't let me know what you want to eat, you'll get chicken of some sort. :)

1st Quarter District Conference - October 22-23, 2010 in Poulsbo, WA. If you're interested in attending, let Julie Stadelman know. If you would like to, you can register online at www.pnwoptimist.org.

Youth Appreciation - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Summit Elementary in Jerome. We are looking for the awesome kids in our community in order to honor them. As we've done in years past, we're not necessarily looking for the straight A students or athletes - we're looking for the kids who stand out and make a difference just by being them. We've never failed to be impressed by the youth in our community so if you need a little revival in your heart about "kids today", please come to our ceremony. You won't be disappointed. Chair is Sheri Mitchell so if you have any questions, please contact Sheri.

Coats for Kids - The new school year is in full swing and colder temps are on the way. Sheri Mitchell is, once again, chairing this project (as well as Youth Appreciation) so if you have any questions or want to become involved with the Jerome Coats for Kids, please let her know. She'd love to have you!

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St. Jerome's Catholic Parish Hall. We are excited to announce that we will get the use the new Parish Hall for Breakfast so we'll have more room for everyone...and the heater should work, too! Chair is Lori Tangen. If tradition continues, we will meet at the Parish Hall at 5:30 a.m., serve breakfast from 7:00-11:00 a.m., Santa will arrive around 8:00 a.m., it will begin snowing around 9:15, Brent Evans will make a pancake that he says is Mickey Mouse (the jury is still out on that one!) around 10:00 a.m. and Tom Borresen will carry a tray on his head around 10:12 a.m. We love a routine!

I'm still waiting on information about whether or not we will be doing a Monte Carlo night for the Jerome County Christmas Party. Stay tuned...

That's all for now. Have a fabulous day!

Angie Bridge

Not President Anymore ;)

Jerome Optimist Club

Installation banquet to be held October 16

2010-10-07T21:20:00.000-07:00

Good evening my friends!

It's that time of year - time to install the NEW President, Secretary/Treasurer and Board members for the Jerome Optimist Club for the 2010-2011 year!!

I am sending this to EVERYONE I have on my e-mail list. For those of you out of the general vicinity of Jerome, I understand if you won't be able to be there. If you can't RSVP, I'll be very understanding! :) However, for those of you on this e-mail list who (a) live in Jerome or Twin Falls and (b) are a member of either the Jerome or Twin Falls Clubs - or both - PLEASE, if at all possible, let me know if you'll be able to make it to the banquet. I need a head count by Wednesday as well as your dinner selection. It would be very much appreciated!

Have a great evening!

Angie

REMINDER -

2010-06-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

Yes, we have a meeting tonight!! Please join us at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center, 520 N. Lincoln, for our end-of-June meeting. We will be joined by our guest speaker, Riley Parrish, who will be discussing his senior project, paving the basketball court at Forsyth Park, for the 2010-2011 year. We'll also discuss my recent trip to Las Vegas and the fact that I didn't come home with another tattoo nor did I win any money. Bummer.

GOLF!! - Please join us for our annual Bud Gorton Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 93 Golf Ranch in Jerome. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m., cost is $50 per person (includes a cart). Lunch is on your own but fancy gift bags will be provided to each player. Contact Julie Stadelman (308-2750) with your team members or, if you don't have a team, we can assign you to one. (My team needs a 4th member, incidentally, so if you can golf better than the average blond, you're in! Let me know if you're interested.) Not a golfer? You can sponsor a hole. 1/4 hole - $25; 1/2 hole - $50; 1 hole - $100. By sponsoring a hole, you'll be helping the Jerome Optimist Club continue to sponsor events and projects for the youth of the Jerome community and seriously, what a great way to spend the day! Any questions? Contact Julie (308-2750) or myself (308-7995) for more information.

4TH QUARTER DISTRICT CONVENTION - August 19-21, 2010 - at the Shilo Inn, Richland, WA. Make your hotel reservations at (509) 946-4661. Rates: $69 to $125 depending on room choice. If you're a Jerome member and are interested in attending, contact S/T Julie Stadelman.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

Until then....

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

No meeting on June 23

2010-06-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, I'm a couple of days early....must be the sunshine!

Reminder, we are NOT having a meeting this week due to the absence of the President - me. I'll be in Las Vegas sitting by the pool while drinking water and plotting my revenge against the penny machine that took my $2.00. (I'm a big gambler, can you tell?)

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center. Our guest speaker will be Riley Parrish who will be discussing his senior project.

Until then....Happy Summer!

Angie Bridge
Jerome Optimist Club

Meeting tonight - June 16

2010-06-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

Yes, we have a meeting tonight. Bob Helms will be at the....er, helm of the meeting this evening. Not sure what he has planned but I guess you won't know until you show up.

I can tell you one thing that we will be discussing and that is our next event, the Bud Gorton Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 24th. Julie Stadelman is the chair of this event so I'll rely on Julie for the specifics i.e. tee time, cost, hole sponsors, etc.

Also, remember we're on our Summer Meeting Schedule. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 30th. I might even have a guest speaker that night. Stay tuned. (Oh, and in case you care, I'll be in Las Vegas next Wednesday celebrating my recent departure from my 30s to my 40s!)

Until then...

Happy Wednesday!!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

Jerome Optimist Club June Preview

2010-06-02T13:41:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

Tonight we have a ***GUEST SPEAKER*** so everyone who can attend should attend (please!!)

We'll be welcoming Melissa Pease-Hillarides of Southern Idaho Tourism to talk about touring beautiful (but recently soaked) southern Idaho. In addition, Melissa will be talking about Savor Southern Idaho, a celebration of all-things Idaho, that will be held at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center on Thursday, June 17th. For more information, come to the meeting tonight!

PAST EVENTS:

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who came out for Senior Lock-in on May 27th. I have to say that in all my years of participating in this event, this was the first time that we couldn't get the kids to stop playing. We had 8 Blackjack tables and 2 Texas Hold'em tables going at the same time and it didn't stop. In fact, since it was a work night and I had only committed us to be there from 9:30 - 11:30 p.m., we finally had to "just say no" and pack it in. Of course, it was nearly 1:00 a.m. when that happened! It was a late night for us, that's for sure, but a fun night. And, I heard that the kids continued to play Blackjack for the rest of the night so our tables were well used. Anyway, thanks again to everyone who helped deal, set-up, tear down, etc. You guys are the BEST!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Jerome Optimist Annual Bud Gorton Memorial Golf Tournament - Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 93 Golf Ranch in Jerome. Shotgun start at at 9:00 a.m. for 4-person teams. More information to follow such as cost, prizes, etc. Chairwoman extraordinaire is, of course, Julie Stadelman. Thanks Julie!! Also, if you're not a golfer, maybe you'd consider sponsoring a hole. It's a great way to donate to the cause without having to hit a tiny, white ball around a golf course in 100-degree weather. :) If you're interested in being a hole sponsor, let me know.

SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE:

It's June, it's nearly summer time - at least the calendar says it is - so I'm going back to my summer meeting schedule:

June 2 - Meeting

June 9 - NO MEETING - (It's my 40th birthday!!)

June 16 - Meeting

June 23 - NO MEETING (I'll be in Vegas, baby, celebrating the aforementioned 40th....)

June 30 - Meeting

Even though we're not meeting each week, I'll continue to send out reminders to everyone and maybe, just maybe, there will be a suprise BBQ thrown in there somewhere. And maybe, just maybe, our current Lt. Governor Brent Evans will surprise us with a summer zone meeting!! Brent??? Oh, and by the way, congratulations to our new Lt. Governor for the 2010-2011 year, Donald Bohrn. Thanks, Don! For those of you out there who are past presidents of Zone 9, remember, you too can be a Lt. Governor. Just tell us that you're interested and you'll be in like Flynn.

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Jerome Optimist Club

Breakfast with Santa - Merry Christmas!

2010-02-15T12:37:00.000-08:00

Good morning!

Yes, we're having a meeting tonight - 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome Senior Center in Jerome - but I'm not sure what is on the agenda. I'm still waiting for a Vice President-type or Secretary/Treasurer-type person to contact me to tell me what's going on. (Sheri? Julie?) But, until then, I'm making it up as I go along:

Breakfast with Santa is set for this Saturday, December 18th at St. Jerome's Parish Hall in Jerome. Breakfast will be served from 7:00-11:00 a.m. but Optimists need to be there between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. (yes, in the morning) to help set-up and decorate which activities will then morph into serving, cooking, cleaning, entertaining, laughing, talking, drinking coffee, more cooking, more cleaning, mixing, ladling, flipping, tossing, turning and finally, ending. A good time will be had by all, I'm certain of that!

Pre-Breakfast with Santa will be on Friday evening at St. Jerome's where we'll unload all the foodstuffs for the next day's extravaganza. I don't know what time we're meeting - need confirmation from Chair Lori Tangen - but I'll let you know ASAP. If you're available on Friday evening to help, we'll take all the help we can get. Between moving food from Harvey's truck to the church and then loading and unloading all the Breakfast with Santa stuff from the storage unit i.e. my garage, helping hands are very....well, helpful. Stay tuned for more information.

Update on Captain Bob - I sent out an e-mail yesterday with Bob's specifics as to how to make contact with him at the VA Hospital in Boise. If you need that information again, please let me know. And Bob, if you're reading this, please know that you're still in our thoughts and prayers! Kudos on the excellent progress! :)

End-of-year meeting schedule - No more meetings for 2010! I'll advise of the 2011 meeting schedule when we have it figured out. Until then...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Jerome Optimist Club!!

Happy Wednesday!

Angie Bridge

Not-the-President-Anymore, Jerome Optimist Club