Luau Bingo on April 5, 2014

Sun, sand, surf - well, maybe not, but we'll have lots of fun anyway at Luau Bingo. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join us Saturday, April 5, 5:00 p.m. at the Middleton Rural Fire District.

As always, the doors open at 4:00 p.m. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For planning purposes, please know that the minimum buy-in is  $10 and most people choose the $20 package that gives them cards in every game. Concessions will be available with our famous baked potato bar.

Dodgeball!

It's spring break in Middleton and in other parts of Idaho and beyond. That means that students get to fill up one week with fun.

In order to facilitate a fun and raise a little money, the Mayor's Youth Council is coordinating a Dodgeball Tournament. It's for kids and adults - they will play in age-appropriate categories - and the Middleton Area Optimist Club will be there in full force.

The Optimists have put together two teams for the fun of it and they are looking forward to ducking, diving, dipping and dodging tonight, March 25, 2014 at the Middle School Gym.

Come check it out at 6:30. Games start at 6:45 p.m.

Good luck Optimists!

The greatest thing about being an Optimist is

What's the greatest thing about belonging to an Optimist Club?

We were asked this question last week at the regional meeting for Optimist Clubs in Idaho. There were a great number of answers that included the opportunity to be a part of a great group of people, gain leadership skills, serve the community and help kids.

We put some of the answers together in a video for the #reeloptimism video contest sponsored by Optimist International. While we don't expect our videography to win any awards, we hope that our testimonies win some hearts. Enjoy.

The Greatest Thing About Being an Optimist is...


 

Middleton Area Optimist Club is in the top 100 of all Optimist Clubs

The Middleton Area Optimist Club was honored by Optimist International at a regional meeting of the Pacific Northwest District on March 8, 2014.

Noting excellence in community service and membership growth, the club was named a Distinguished Optimist Club. President Russ Nelson received special honors for leading the club to a stellar year. In accepting his award, Russ said that it was only possible because of all of the club members. He explained that they pull together like family and accomplish what they set their minds on as a group.

Kim Boguslawski and Becky O'Meara were also honored for their service as secretary and treasurer, respectively.

The Distinguished Optimist Club award goes to less than 5% of all Optimist Clubs around the world. In raw numbers, the recognition places the Middleton Area Optimist Club in the top 100. There are 2,800 Optimist Clubs affiliated with the organization.

Kim Boguslawski named Optimist of the Year

We are excited to announce that Kim Boguslawski has been named Optimist of the Year by the Middleton Area Optimist Club. The honor was bestowed upon her during the bingo fundraiser on March 1, 2014.

According to President Russ Nelson, Kim is the Optimist version of the Energizer Bunny. She's involved in every event and her commitment to bingo every month makes it easier for everyone to participate. Congratulations Kim! We salute you.