BLOC Talk 2/12/24

[Scott L. Replogle]

       

       

 

BLOC TALK

2/12/24             

 

IN GENERAL:

 

No meeting on Valentine’s Day this week. Take your valentine out to lunch. 

Toby L SEZ:

There were a number of special guests at last week's meeting.  Mary Grace Wake, Governor of CO/WY District was in attendance.  Gary Banninga, Optimist Lt Governor,   talked about the steps to become an Honor Club. Then our guest speaker, Shadi Taheran with Mental Health Partners gave a nice presentation on how her group can help people in Boulder County with Mental Health issues.  The club agreed to donate $150 to this group after hearing about the ways they help improve our community.

Looking forward to seeing you all next week.

Jim H SEZ:

Our speaker at our next meeting on February 21 will be Stephanie Gnoza, from the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder’s office, informing us of local Election Process and Security, a topic of concern for nearly everyone in this election year.  Thanks to Gary Phippen for setting this up.  This was originally scheduled for the meeting which was canceled due to broken pipes at Backcountry.  Come on out to get the fact and bring your questions.

Bill A SEZ: 

Hello All,, 

As advisor to our president, Toby, I am focusing on member engagement. For that I would like each of the committee chairs to generate a document describing the goals, activity, and tasks defined. No task is too small. Studies have shown that this will help energize our membership and more members will feel a part of our effort: We should have a minimum of 6 members per project. (6 would be a goal)

Here is a list of who I think are committee chairs:

1. Citizenship: Marty
2. Youth Appreciation: Lisa
3. Precious Child: Gary
4. Bolder Boulder-Jim
5. San Juan Christmas-Catherine
6. Respect for Law: ??
7. JOI: Barb & Sara

Makenna W SEZ:

We have a new website and I would love to have everyone check it out once you get a chance! Feel free to set up your member login by clicking on the BLOC Members page and clicking the link at the top to create a profile. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I will link our new site below.

Thanks,

https://boulderluncheonoptimist.org/ 

Barb D SEZ: 

Congratulations on another successful Brain Bowl Championship Event on Saturday at Hamilton Middle School. The kids had a wonderful time and were very excited and inspirational to all of us.  Thank you to the BLOC Heads that came out and made the day special for everyone.  Well done! 💙

Lisa and Asia 

Bill A

Marty

Scott O

(If I missed a name, I apologize)

Justice High JOI 

There are two more basketball games to go before the "Finals" for the boys team. If you can come out and support the team,  it would be fantastic.  

Justice v. DELTA

February 14 

2:00 pm - Court 2

Justice v. CHSC

February 23

2:55 pm - Court 1

Games are all played at:

The Courts

11295 Washington Street 

Northglenn CO 80233

Coach D (Daryl Mullins) will be there.  Please make sure to say hello to him - he is one of our biggest supporters for JOI. 

CU Football Home Games for 2024 Season

SAVE THE DATES!

North Dakota v. Buffs

August 31 (Sat)

Baylor v. Buffs

September 21 (Sat)

Kansas State v. Buffs

October 12 (Sat)

Cincinnati v. Buffs

October 26 (Sat)

Utah v. Buffs

November 16 (Sat)

OSU v. Buffs

November 29 (Fri)

I will not be able to provide kickoff time for all games until August.  Please make sure these dates are saved so we can be more successful than last year. 

Sara T SEZ: 

Justice HS participated in the BVSD Mock Trial this past weekend!  They had a great case to debate about Covid. These students have worked diligently and have spent hours practicing their roles!    

OI SEZ

Newsday Tuesday Spring into Optimism: A New Incentive Program for Clubs Are you ready to welcome new members to your Club? If so, you will love our new incentive program: Spring into Optimism! This program will encourage Clubs to recruit new members during the months of March, April, and May by waiving the registration fee of $15 for each new member added to their rosters. This is a great opportunity for clubs to save money and grow their membership, while also bringing new ideas and perspectives to their projects and activities. How to Participate Participating in this program is easy and simple. All you need to do is: Fill out and submit the official enrollment form by May 28, 2024. Add new members to your club between March 1 and May 31, 2024.  Ensure that the new members pay their dues in full by September 30, 2024. This will ensure that they are eligible for all the benefits and opportunities that our organization offers, such as attending District and International Conventions. That’s it! Once you complete these steps, you will be part of the Spring into Optimism program and enjoy the rewards of having a larger, more vibrant Club. What are the Benefits? By participating in this program, you will not only save money on registration fees, but also gain many other advantages, such as: More membership diversity: Having new members from different backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives, will enrich your Club’s culture and foster a more inclusive environment. More creativity and innovation: Having new members with fresh ideas and insights will spark your Club’s creativity and innovation and help you tackle challenges and opportunities in new and better ways. More engagement and satisfaction: Having new members who are eager and enthusiastic will boost your Club’s engagement and satisfaction and make your Club more attractive and enjoyable for everyone. Join Us Today! We hope that you are excited and inspired by this program and that you will join us in making it a success. This is a unique and valuable opportunity for your Club to grow. Don’t miss it! Thank you for being an Optimist and for making a difference in the world. We look forward to welcoming your new members to our organization. Let’s spring into optimism together! Click here for the Spring into Optimism enrollment form   www.optimist.org

Colorado Wyoming Optimist District 25 SEZ:

The Connections Forum https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87363089086 Meeting ID: 873 6308 9086 Join us… February 13th   IDENTIFYING AND GROWING LEADERS LET’S TALK: About identifying leaders and planting Thought Seeds  About assigning and encouraging leadership roles  About giving consistent support Mark your calendar…   Zoom discussion February 13th 6:30-7:00 p.m.  Led by Linda McDonald  Past VP of Southwest Region

Registration $40 until February 15, 2024 Late registration $50 until February 20, 2024   REGISTRATION PROCESS All registration is online on the district website (no paper forms or checks to mail!)  https://www.optimistcowy.org/conferences/ Look for the registration instructions in the yellow box to walk you through the process. You will need to create an account to login and register, but one person can register multiple people for the conference. Pay with a credit or debit card right in the registration database or click through  to your PayPal account.   For technical support with the new registration process, email opti...@smalldatabasesolutions.com Or if you are having any difficulties registering, contact  Laura Mitchell, 720 339-6311.     Can't wait to see you soon!

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Goings On:

Superbowl’s over — time to get with BLOC, OI, and CWOD 25 Optimist activities. 

Lyrics for the Day: 

If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me...

Tried to amend my carnivorous habit
Made it nearly 70 days
Losing weight without speed eating sunflower seeds
Drinking lots of carrot juice and soaking up rays

But at night I'd have these wonderful dreams
Some kind of sensuous treat
Not zucchini fettucini or bulgur wheat
But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat

Cheeseburger in paradise
Heaven on Earth with an onion slice
Not too particular not too precise
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise

Cheeseburger in paradise
Medium-rare with mustard'd be nice
Heaven on Earth with an onion slice
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise

I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
Well good gosh almighty which way do I steer
For my

Cheeseburger in paradise
Making the best of every virtue and vice
Worth every damn bit of sacrifice
To get a cheeseburger in paradise
Get me a cheeseburger in paradise
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise

Cartoons for the Day: