Saskatoon Hub City Optimist Club

Goods & Goodies

Got news, ideas (pro and con), an “atta boy” or maybe a thought or a recipe to share. Love to hear from you.

Published one week after each meeting. Submissions are due by the Wednesday prior to being published.

Yours in Optimism,
Cheryl Card  cacard@shaw.ca

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Issue 41 - November 28, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

We are putting ALL the paperwork together.

If you have ANY paperwork, please bring it to the December meeting or contact Brent C to arrange for pick-up/drop off. You can also reply to this e-mail.

GENERAL MEETING

Monday, December 10^th

^{This is our last meeting before Christmas.}

Supper and meeting is at 6:30pm SHARP!

Venice House on Central Avenue

large meeting room (go to the right, behind the desk)

This is a fellowship meeting. Supper will be buffet style. Riverside Optimist Club and Saskatoon Optimist Club Have been invited to join us.

Please make a point of being on time

as there is a surprise sure to please one and all.    You won't want to miss it!

 EVENTS for November and December

Blades ticket selling

Time: 6pm-9pm (arrive ½ hour early)

To sell Blades 50-50 tickets please contact Jim D or Brent C

December: Wednesday 5^th, Saturday 8^th, Friday 14^th,

                 Saturday 15^th and Saturday. 29^th

Bingo Dates

Arrive ½ hour early

To work a bingo (or part of one) please contact Bonnie W

               December: Friday 21^st (6pm-3am)

                       and Saturday 29^th (6pm-3am)

Sutherland School Christmas Luncheon:

Friday, Dec. 7^th (10:30am – 2pm)

Servers are needed!

Contact Dave K to come out.

Events Later This Year

Tim Horton’s Light Festival (opening of the rink) – TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES 

Crock Pot Soup

Chuck roast about 2-3 1/2 lb. cut in small chunks

    5      medium        potatoes -- diced

    5                    carrots -- diced

    1      large         onion -- diced

    1      stick         celery -- chopped

    1      can           tomatoes

    1      small         can corn

    1      small         can green beans

    1      head          Chinese cabbage cut one inch slices (sideways)
			 Rough chop, doesn't have to be perfect.

			 Salt and pepper to taste

Put this all into the crock pot and turn on high until the mixture starts to boil.
Turn on low and cook all day. Serve with crusty rolls.

Dried beef is also known as beef jerky.

Too obvious!

Volunteers don't get paid,

not because they're worthless,

but because they're priceless.

Winter

Find and circle all of the Winter related words that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell a Japanese proverb.

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: James D (Chair), Bonnie W (Organizer), Ralph K  (Coordinator)

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Santa Parade: Ralph K and Phil H

Children's Day: (Coordinators) Ralph K and Phil H

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C, Felicia S, Kryssy B

Communications (Goods and Goodies): Cheryl C

Meeting Coordinator: Cheryl C

Visitations (to other clubs): Brent C

Issue 40 - November 22, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

Midtown decorating was a HUGE success thanks to everyone that came out: Greg B, Elaine B, Chris B, Gord N, Caetlen N, Liam Q, Owen M, Tomas M, Troy C, Kim C, Kryssy B, Felicia S, Michelle W, Janice P, Jasmine C, Amy L, Cody C, Brooklin W, Brent C, Paul M, Joanne M, Phil H, Ray P, Jason W, Mark H, Aidan H, John T, Braden P, Sam P, Kenny M, John T and Natalie P.

Take down will be after Ukrainian Christmas.

Santa Parade volunteer tent was also a great success again thank you so much to all those who came out: Phil H, Ralph K, Cameron U, Felicia S, Dave K, Zachary E, Brent C and James Y.

Weather was much more cooperative this year :)

GENERAL MEETING

Monday, November 26^th

Supper at 6:30pm, Meeting at 7:15 SHARP!

Venice House on Central Avenue

large meeting room (go to the right, behind the desk)

This meeting we will be discussing our 2012 adopt-a-families and our Christmas donations.

Monday, December 10^th

^{This is our last meeting before Christmas.}

Supper and meeting is at 6:30pm SHARP!

Venice House on Central Avenue

large meeting room (go to the right, behind the desk)

 GOODY FOR GOODIES

EVENTS for November and December

Blades ticket selling

Time: 6pm-9pm (arrive ½ hour early)

To sell Blades 50-50 tickets please contact Jim D. or Brent C.

November: Tuesday 27^th

December: Wednesday 5^th, Saturday 8^th, Friday 14^th,

                 Saturday 15^th and Saturday 29^th

Bingo Dates

Arrive ½ hour early

To work a bingo (or part of one) please contact Bonnie W.

               December: Friday 21^st (6pm-3am)

                       and Saturday 29^th (6pm-3am)

 Sutherland School Christmas Luncheon:

Friday, Dec. 7^th (10:30am – 2pm)

 Events Later This Year

 Tim Horton’s Light Festival (opening of the rink) – TBA

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: James D (Chair), Bonnie W (Organizer), Ralph K  (Coordinator)

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Santa Parade: Phil H

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C, Felicia S, Kryssy B

Communications (Goods and Goodies): Cheryl C

Meeting Coordinator: Cheryl C

Visitations (to other clubs): Brent C

Issue 38 - October 25, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

We will be laying a wreath at the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11^th.

GENERAL MEETING

This meeting we will be discussing events for the remainder of the year.

We will also touch upon events in 2013.

Monday, November 12^th

Supper at 6:30pm, Meeting at 7:15 SHARP!

Venice House on Central.

EXECUTIVE MEETING

Monday, Oct. 29^th at 6:30pm.

Location: Sandman Hotel

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Sweet & Sour Chicken Crock Pot

       1      Carrot; cut in pieces

       1      Green pepper; cut in pieces

       1      Med Onion; quartered

       2 tbsp Tapioca; quick-cooking

       4      Chicken breasts- boned, cut

       8 oz   Pineapple chunks; canned drained

     1/3 c    Dark brown sugar; firmly packed

     1/3 c    Red wine vinegar

       1 tbsp Soy sauce

       1 tsp  Chicken bouillon; instant

     1/2 tsp  Garlic powder

       2 tbsp Ginger-root; fresh, minced

       1 tsp  Dried cilantro or 10 leaves

              Rice; hot cooked

   For crock-pot cooking put veggies in bottom of crock-pot.

Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken atop veggies.

Combine all ingredients except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover 
crock-pot and turn to low and cook for 8-10 hours. Before serving make rice. Serve
over rice. Leftovers can be reheated in microwave.

   To cook in oven put vegetables in bottom of a greased pan.

Sprinkle veggies with tapioca. Add chicken to pan. Combine all other ingredients
except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken.

Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake in 300 deg. oven for 2 hours. Before serving make
rice. Serve over rice. Leftovers can be reheated in microwave.

   *You can also use 2 T. chopped candied ginger.

EVENTS for November and December

Blades ticket selling

Time: 6pm-9pm (arrive ½ hour early)

To sell Blades 50-50 tickets please contact Jim D. or Brent C.

November: Fri. 9^th, Sat. 10^th and Tue. 27^th.

December: Wed. 5^th, Sat. 8^th, Fri. 14^th,

                 Sat. 15^th and Sat. 29^th.

Bingo Dates

Arrive ½ hour early

To work a bingo (or part of one) please contact Bonnie W.

November: Fri. 2^nd (6pm-3am), Sat. 10^th (6pm-3am)

               December: Fri. 21^st (6pm-3am)

                       and Sat. 29^th (6pm-3am)

Sutherland School Christmas Luncheon:

Fri., Dec. 7^th (10:30am – 2pm.)

Events Later This Year

Santa Parade - TBA

Tim Horton’s Light Festival (opening of the rink) – TBA

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: James D (Chair), Bonnie W (Organizer), Ralph K  (Coordinator)

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C.

Santa Parade: Phil H.

Lottery Committee: Ralph K (Chair), Cameron U.

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C, Felicia S, Kryssy B.

Communications (Goods and Goodies): Cheryl C.

Meeting Coordinator: Cheryl C.

Visitations (to other clubs): Brent C.

Issue 37 - October 15, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

GENERAL MEETING

This meeting we will be supporting breast cancer and anti-cyber bullying.

Come out and show your support.

Pink ribbons will be available for everyone who wants to wear one.

Monday, October 22^nd

Supper at 6:30pm, Meeting at 7:15 SHARP!

Venice House on Central.

GOODY FOR GOODIES

FIESTA QUICHE

    5       med          Eggs, to 6

      1/4   tsp          Salt

      1/8   tsp          Nutmeg

      1/4   tsp          Cayenne

    2       c            Whipping cream

      1/3   c            Onion, minced

      1/3   c            Tomatoes, minced

      1/3   c            Canned chilies, diced (optional)

    1                    Unbaked pie crust

    1 1/2   oz           Cheddar cheese, shredded

    1 1/2   oz           Jack cheese, shredded

   Combine eggs, salt, nutmeg, cayenne, and cream.

   Whip until smooth and light in consistency. Spread onions, tomatoes,
   and chilies on bottom of pie crust.

   Pour egg mixture over filling. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 375 F,
   60-70 min or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

   Allow to cool 10-15 min before cutting.

Despite the colorful legends, the term jack-o'-lantern originally meant a night watchman, or man with a lantern, with the earliest known use in the mid-17th century; and later, meaning an ignis fatuus or will-o'-the-wisp. In Labrador and Newfoundland, both names "Jacky Lantern" and "Jack the Lantern" refer to the will-o'-the-wisp concept rather than the pumpkin carving aspect.

EVENTS for October and November

Blades ticket selling

Time: 6pm-9pm (arrive ½ hour early)

October: Wed. 17^th and Fri. 20^th

November: Fri. 9^th, Sat. 10^th and Tue. 27^th.

 Bingo Dates for November

Arrive ½ hour early

To work a bingo (or part of one) please contact Bonnie W.

Fri. 2^nd (6pm-3am), Sat. 10^th (6pm-3am)

 Events Later This Year

Sutherland School Christmas Supper – TBA

Tim Horton’s Light Festival (opening of the rink) - TBA

Midtown Decorations – TBA

Santa Parade - TBA

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: James D (Chair), Bonnie W (Organizer), Ralph K  (Coordinator)

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C.

Santa Parade / Midtown Plaza Decorations: Phil H.

Lottery Committee: Ralph K (Chair), Cameron U.

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C, Felicia S, Kryssy B.

Communications (Goods and Goodies): Cheryl C.

Meeting Coordinator: Cheryl C.

Visitations (to other clubs): Brent C.

Issue 36 - October 1, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

Everyone join the meeting for the passing of the gavel.

GENERAL MEETING

Please note the special location

AND the special date as it is the day after Thanksgiving.

We will be discussing the location of future meetings.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 6:30PM.

Mulberry’s in Market mall.

GOODY FOR GOODIES

CROCKPOT PORK CHOPS

    6		Boneless pork chops, browned

    1/4 cup	Brown sugar

    1/2 tsp	Ground cinnamon

    8 oz		Can tomato sauce

		Can of Peaches

    1/4 cup	Syrup from drained Peaches

    1/4 cup	Vinegar

   COMBINE:

   Salt & pepper pork chops to taste, place in crock pot.

   Place peaches on top of the chops, then pour mixture over.

   Cover, cook on LOW 4-6 hours.

EVENTS for October and November

Blades ticket selling

4 people per game are needed to sell tickets.

Photo ID must be worn so please contact Jim D. in advance to arrange for your ID.

We are also required to wear black pants, shirts, shoes and belt.

Below is a list of dates for October. Please choose the date(s) that you are available and contact Jim D or reply to this e-mail.

Time: 6pm-9pm (arrive ½ hour early)

Wed. 3^rd, Fri. 5^th, Wed. 10^th, Wed. 17^th and Fri. 20^th.

Bingo Dates for October

Arrive ½ hour early

To work a bingo (or part of one) please contact Bonnie W.

Sat. 6^th (6pm – 3am)

Tue. 9^th (noon – 6pm)

Wed. 10^th (6pm – midnight)

Sutherland School Christmas Supper – TBA

Tim Horton’s Light Festival (opening of the rink) – TBA

Midtown Decorations – TBA

Santa Parade – TBA

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: James D (Chair), Bonnie W (Organizer), Ralph K  (Coordinator)

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C.

Santa Parade / Midtown Plaza Decorations: Phil H.

Lottery Committee: Ralph K (Chair), Cameron U.

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C, Felicia S, Kryssy B.

Communications (Goods and Goodies): Cheryl C.

Meeting Coordinator: Cheryl C.

Visitations (to other clubs): Brent C.

Issue 35 - September 16, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the issue number)

Food services went really well this year. Thank you to EVERYONE! This success was because of the teamwork that was put in. It took each and every person to make this summer the success it was.

Stand proud each and every one of you!

GENERAL MEETING

This will be our last meeting before the handing over of the gavel. Please note the change in location.

Monday, September 24^th at 6:30pm

Venice House on Central Avenue

Zone meeting

is on Saturday, September 22^nd at 1pm till 3pm

at Venice House on Central Avenue.

EVENTS COMING UP

Blades ticket selling

4 people per game are needed to sell tickets. Photo ID is required to be worn so please contact Jim D. in advance to arrange for your ID. We are also required to wear black pants, shoes and belt. Below is a list of dates for September and October. Please choose the date(s) that you are available and contact Jim D.

September – Saturday 22^nd

October – Wednesday 3^rd, Friday 5^th, Wednesday 10^th, Wednesday 17^th

and Saturday 20^th

Midtown Decorations – TBA

Santa Parade - TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Crock Pot Pizza

    1 1/2 pounds    Ground beef

    4     ounces    Cheddar cheese -- grated

    1               Onion -- chopped

    4     ounces    Mozzarella cheese -- grated

   14     ounces    Pizza sauce

   14     ounces    Spaghetti sauce

    6     ounces    Pepperoni -- sliced

   12     ounces    Noodles

                    Mushrooms

                    Green peppers

   Brown ground beef and onions. Drain grease. Add sauces. Simmer. Boil noodles till al dente; drain. You do not want the noodles to be soft. In crock pot, put a layer of sauce, noodles, meat/sauce mixture, cheeses, pepperoni and as much mushrooms and green peppers as desired. Original recipe I had said to repeat layers one more time, but I repeated layers a few times more. Cook on high for 30 minutes and then on low for 1 hour (I cooked on low for 2 hours), or until cheese melts.

Can be made in a deep casserole dish in the oven at 350~F until cheese melts.

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one.  ~Erma Bombeck

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K, Brent C

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C.

Volume 34 - June 18, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

Canada Day Poster Challenge 2012 National Winner

National Winner - Calvin Chan
Markham, Ontario
16 years old

The hands in my poster represent all the different people whose bravery, loyalty and sacrifice helped to build the beautiful, golden country that is Canada today.  The War of 1812 is an important milestone in Canada's history because if we had lost, Canada would not be what it is today.

Monday, June 25^th at 6:30pm

Doc Hollandaise: #6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

This is the last meeting until fall.

It’s GO TIME!!!

We have a new truck with fantastic lettering (great job Ralph) and all the tools we need for the fund raisers this summer. Now we need YOU. Below you will find a list of fund raisers with dates with coordinators. Look through them and find what you can work. Contact either the coordinator or reply to this e-mail. I will pass along your information.

Have a great summer everyone!!! May the elements be with us.

Cheryl J

 A current roster IS attached to this e-mail.

Please find your information on the roster and make sure it’s correct.

Corrections can be done by replying to this e-mail.

Canada Day

Sunday, July 1^st all day

Coordinator: Cameron U.

Set-up at 6:30 am 6 people

10:30 am – 5 pm 12 people

5 pm – 11 pm 12 people

Take Down at about 11 pm 6-8 people

Police Day

Wednesday, July 4^th

Contact: President Ralph

Set up at 7 am 6 people

10 pm – 2 pm 12 people

Take Down at 2 pm 6-8 people

Cruise Weekend

Sunday, August 26^th

Contact: President Ralph

Set Up at 6 am 6-8 people

8 am – 5 pm 10 people

Take Down at 5 pm 6-8 people

GOODY FOR GOODIES

CHOPS ON THE BBQ

Marinade
8 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp light brown sugar
¼ tsp chopped fresh rosemary
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

4 pork rib chops, each about 1–1/4 inches thick

Method

• In a medium bowl whisk the marinade ingredients.
• Place the chops in a large, reseal able plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Remove the chops from the bag and discard the marinade.
• Sear the chops over direct high heat (450°F to 550°F), with the lid closed as much as possible, for 6 minutes, turning once. Then move the chops over indirect high heat and continue grilling, with the lid closed, until the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

“Great acts are made up of small deeds.”

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K, Brent C

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C.

Volume 33 - May 14, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

May 28^th Meeting:

We will have the truck and trailer and be taking pictures for the media. All members are encouraged to come.

Hub City Optimist Club will be buying finger food.

Event For May:

BBQ for grade 8 grad at Sutherland School

Wednesday, May 30^th

 Events For June:

Children’s Festival

Sunday, June 3^rd from 9 am to noon

Pancake breakfast.

Tree Planting at Sutherland School

Tuesday, June 12^th

 Events Coming Soon:

Canada Day

Sunday, July 1^st all day

(All hands on deck. We cook all day)

Police Day

Wednesday, July 4^th

(We cook for lunch)

Cruise Weekend

Sunday, August 26^th

(We cook afternoon and evening)

Midtown Decorations

November

Santa Parade

November

Steak Night

Date and location TBD

Ladies Night Out

TBD

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:

Monday, May 28^th at 6:30pm

Doc Hollandaise: #6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

Hub City Optimist Club will be buying finger food.

 UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

THAT’S THE PRICE OF DUES THIS YEAR. IT COMES WITH A PROMISARY NOTE TO WORK/ATTEND 7 MEETINGS/EVENTS.

GOODY FOR GOODIES

ALMOND COOLER

2 cups boiling water

3 Almond herbal tea bags

1 pint Lemon sherbet -- or orange sherbet

Pour the boiling water over tea bags. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags; discard. Chill tea for at least 2 hours.
At serving time, spoon sherbet into 4 chilled glasses, pour in chilled tea.

One piece of log creates a small fire, adequate to warm you up, add just a few more pieces to blast an immense bonfire, large enough to warm up your entire circle of friends; needless to say that individuality counts but team work dynamites.  ~Jin Kwon

COMMITEES

Food Services: Individualized per event.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K, Brent C

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C.

Volume 32 - April 30, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

Last meeting there was 15 members.

Ladies Night out Committee has been re-born. 1st meeting is at Brent and Cheryl’s house Saturday, May 5 at 7:00pm.

President Ralph has done a FANTASTIC job getting the new milk wagon and trailer ready for the season to include speeding up the letters on the milk wagon for Show and Shine!!!

2011-2012 Board will be on the next Goods and Goodies.

Events For May:

Show And Shine

Sunday, May 6^th at Wal Mart Preston Crossing from 10am to 4pm

Proceeds to Children’s Hospital Foundation

Please contact Brent to help (if you haven’t already).

Kelsey Luncheon

Friday, May 18^th at noon.

Lunch for the students.

(Thank you for all the work on the new milk wagon).

BBQ for grade 8 grad at Sutherland School

Wednesday, May 30^th.

Events Coming Soon:

Steak Night

Date and location TBD

Children’s Festival

Sunday, June 3^rd from 9 am to noon.

Pancake breakfast.

Tree Planting at Sutherland School

Tuesday, June 12^th

Canada Day

Sunday, July 1^st all day

(All hands on deck. We cook all day)

Police Day

Wednesday, July 4^th

(We cook for lunch)

Cruise Weekend

Sunday, August 26^th

(We cook afternoon and evening)

Midtown Decorations

November

 Santa Parade

November

 Ladies Night Out

TBD

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:

Monday, May 14^th at 6:30pm

Doc Hollandaise: #6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

$5.00

THAT’S THE PRICE OF DUES THIS YEAR. IT COMES WITH A PROMISARY NOTE TO WORK/ATTEND 7 MEETINGS/EVENTS.

 GOODY FOR GOODIES

DESSERT Keep it simple.

Dessert Cups – package has about 6to 8 (we used the Angel Food cups from Co-Op)

Whipped cream – spray, frozen or make your own.

Bananas - 2

Strawberries – 1 package

Sugar – handful for simple syrup

         Clean and quarter strawberries. Add a handle of sugar and stir. Put in a closed container in the fridge for at least 1 hour. You will have strawberries in simple syrup.

         Slice bananas so they can be eaten in 1 bite.

         To arrange: 1^st fruit cup, then bananas, then strawberries with some syrup, then top with whipped cream. You can sprinkle with a little cinnamon if you like.

Shin:  a device for finding furniture in the dark. 

COMMITEES

Food Services: No chair person appointed yet.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K., Brent C.

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

Ladies Night Out: Cheryl C (Chair), Jim D, Stephanie C, Kim C, Brent C.

 HCO BOARD

Volume 31 - April 17, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

WELCOMED at the last meeting our 5 newest members:

Carol Bedient, Cindy Harmsworth, Ray Preston, Janice Pyror

and Michelle Willick.

WELCOME two new members: Troy and Kim Casey.

Last General meeting was the elections. There were 21 people.

Thank you to Saskatoon Club. The 3 members present over-saw the elections. They will hold the ballots for 31 days.

We are entering a new season with food services. Please check for events.

If you can lend a hand that would be awesome!

If you want to pop by and say HI that would be awesome too!

Goods And Goodies is going to have a make-over.

What do you like or don’t like? What would you like to see?

I’d really love to hear from you!

cacard@shaw.ca

Event For May:

Show And Shine

Sunday, May 6^th at Wal Mart Preston Crossing

10am to 4pm

Please contact Brent to help (if you haven’t already).

Events Coming Soon:

Steak Night

Date and location TBD

Children’s Festival

Sunday, June 6^th from 9 am to noon.

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:

Tuesday, April 24^th at 6:30pm

NEW LOCATION:

Doc Hollandaise: #6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Rosemary Potato Wedges With Salsa

                         *Red Salsa

    1 red bell pepper -- seed and chop

    2 large tomatoes -- seed and chop

    1/2 cup minced red onion

    1/4 cup chopped cilantro

    3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

    2 cloves garlic -- minced

    1/4 teaspoon salt

                         *Potatoes

   20 ounces potatoes -- one per serving

   1 tablespoon dried rosemary – crumbled

   1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Red Salsa: Toss all ingredients in bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Potatoes: Scrub Cut into quarters lengthwise. Spray potatoes with non-stick cooking spray or coat with olive oil. Mix rosemary and chili powder together. Rub potato wedges with seasonings.

Spray grill rack or wipe with cooking oil and place it on grid over ashen-hot coals. Works on a gas BBQ too, just make sure to coat the grill with oil so the potatoes don’t stick. Grill potato wedges -- turning as necessary, until potatoes are crusty and cooked through.

 Serve potatoes on individual plates, and pass salsa.

COMMITEES

Food Services: No chair person appointed yet.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K., Brent C.

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

 HCO BOARD

Volume 30 - April 2, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

April 9^th is our election day.

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Left to Right: John Broadsky (Blades Admin. Manager),

Jim Dyke (HCO Vice President), Dr. Rosenberg (MD Professor)

Honored guests at the meeting:

Linda Slough (Camp Tamarak), Su Huyuh (Camp Easter Seal), Jill and Linda (Optimist Oratorical contestant and her Mother).

Events For March/April:

Easter Egg Decorating:

At Wal Mart Preston Crossing

Saturday, March 31^st 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, April 1^st 10 am – 6 pm

Thursday, April 5^th 10 am – 6 pm

Friday, April 6^th 10 am – 6 pm

Saturday, April 7^th 10 am – ? (pending stock)

Event Coming Soon:

Steak Night

 UP COMING GENERAL MEETING IN MARCH:

Monday, April 9^th at 6:30pm

NEW LOCATION:

Doc Hollandaise: #6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES

EGGSQUISITE EASTER BASKETS

        Yield: 4 baskets

        4    Shredded wheat biscuits (crumbled)

     3/4 c  Peanut Butter

     3/4 c  Butterscotch chips

   Mix peanut butter and chips over low heat or place in microwave until
   melted. Add shredded wheat. Cool slightly, then mold into baskets 
   - wonderfully yucky! Try shaping over back of bowl. Place baskets in
   fridge to set.

   Fill nests with Easter eggs and/or candy. Little nests filled with
   jellybeans are delightful.

   

“I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else”.

Winston Churchill

Name That Tune

“...because you’re mine...”

“I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash.

Cheryl’s comment “Daadaadaa. BIG MAN!!!”

COMMITEES

Food Services: No chair person appointed yet.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K., Brent C.

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

 HCO BOARD

Volume 29 - March 5, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on the volume number)

April 23^rd is our election day.

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Brent C. went to the quarterly board meeting in Harvre, Montana.

He had an interesting drive home with lots of snow.

11 people at the last meeting.

The new milk truck is almost ready to go.

3 of 4 Ground Hogs didn’t see their shadow.

The one in B.C. didn’t make the cut.

Events For March:

BLADES 50-50 TICKET SALES

Contact: Jim D. or Brent C.

Tuesday, March 13^th

At this game, The Blades will do an on-ice presentation of the proceeds cheque that resulted from the sweater sales.

All members are invited to this game. For your ticket call President Ralph.

Saturday, March 17^th

Last regular game.

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING IN MARCH:

Monday, March 26^th at 6:30pm

NEW LOCATION: Doc Hollandaise

#6-705 Central Ave.

Behind Pizza Hut on corner of Central Ave. & 108^th Street

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

Monday, March 19th @ Ralph's house

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Naughty Brownies From Forest (friend of HCO)

1 cookie mix

1 brownie mix

1 package double stuffed Oreos.

8x13 pan greased

Mix cookie dough according to package. Spread on greased pan.
Layer Oreo cookies on top (whole or broken, your choice).
Mix brownies according to package. Spread on top of Oreos.
Bake according to directions on brownie package.
Hint: Use the brownie mix with the icing pouch. When cool, spread the icing.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
  

KIDS 

Name That Tune

“...because you’re mine...”

Hint: Cheryl C. ran into this singer/songwriter LITERALLY.

COMMITEES

Food Services: No chair person appointed yet.

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving:  Ralph K., Brent C.

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

 HCO BOARD

Volume 28 - February 13, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on volume number)

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Children’s Health Research Fund that we started.

Left to right: Jim D. Vice President, Dr. Rosenberg, Brent C. Secretary Treasurer

THANK YOU:

Dr. Rosenberg for a fantastic presentation!

It has been much talked about.

WELCOME:

 Our newest members:

Mr. Ray Preston and Carol Bedient.

THANK YOU:

Riverside Optimists (Brent and Elmer) for coming out.

Events For February:

BLADES 50-50 TICKET SALES

Contact: Jim D. or Brent C.

Friday, February 17^th

Wednesday, February 22nd

Friday, February 24^th

Saturday, February 25^th

UP COMING GENERAL MEETINGS IN FEBUARY:

Monday, 6:30pm, February 27^th at Venice House on Central.

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES

PIZZA FONDUE From Optimist Brent

½ pound bulk Italian sausage, cut into small pieces

2 jars meatless pasta sauce

4 oz. thinly sliced ham, finely chopped

1 pkg. (3 oz) sliced pepperoni, finely chopped

Cook and stir sausage and onion in large skillet over medium heat until sausage
is browned. Drain and discard fat. Transfer mixture into crock pot. Add pasta sauce,
ham and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 3 – 4 hours.

Suggestions for dipping: Garlic bread cut up, mozzarella cheese, peppers, and 
mushrooms or even pre-cooked large pasta.

Two Good Reasons

It was a cold, rainy day but mom, as usual, was bright and cheerful. As she went to wake up her son, he protested. “No, Mom, I don`t want to go to school.”

“Why not? Give me two good reasons you don’t want to get up.”

“Well for one, the kids hate me and for another, the teachers hate me too.”

“Oh, that’s no reason not to go to school. Come on now and get ready,” insisted the mother.

“Give me two good reasons why I should go to school,” the son demanded.

“Well for one, you’re 46 years old and for another, you’re the principal.”

Courtesy of the Mechanicsville Optimist Club, MD

COMMITEES

Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1^st, Police Day, Cruise): Brent C (Chair), Phil H, James Y, James D

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Digital Archiving: Gerald A (Chair), ______________, _______________

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

 HCO BOARD

Volume 27 - February 2, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on volume number)

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Guest speaker at the last meeting:

DR. ALAN M ROSENBERG MD PROFESSOR

ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DEP’T OF PEDIATRICS

Speaking on:

Children’s Health Research Fund that we started.

Jim Dyke, Dr. Alan Rosenberg & Brent Card

THANK YOU Dr. Rosenberg for a fantastic presentation!

He told us about what they’re doing and how the trust fund is helping them. Research being done here in Saskatchewan is financially more feasible, allowing them to more extensive.

THANK YOU to everyone that came out, 23 people in total.

Welcome new members, 3 so far.

Events For February:

 BLADES 50-50 TICKET SALES

Contact: Jim Dyke or Brent Card

Friday, February 3^rd

Saturday, February 4^th

Wednesday, February 8^th

Friday, February 17^th

Wednesday, February 22^nd

Friday, February 24^th

Saturday, February 25^th

UP COMING GENERAL MEETINGS IN FEBUARY:

Monday, 6:30pm, February 6^th at Venice House on Central.

Monday, 6:30pm, February 27^th at Venice House on Central.

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:

TBA

GOODY FOR GOODIES

CHOCOLATE PUDDING BROWNIES

 
 Amount    Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

 --------  ------------  --------------------------------

    6      tablespoons   Butter or Margarine -- Softened

  2/3      cups          Sugar

    2      each          Eggs -- Large

  1/4      cup           Milk

    1      teaspoon      Vanilla

  1/2      cup           Flour -- Unbleached

    1      package       Chocolate Pudding Mix -- *

  1/2      teaspoon      Baking Powder

  1/4      teaspoon      Salt

  1/2      cup           Nuts -- Chopped

                         Powdered Sugar

    * Chocolate pudding should be a 3 3/4 to 4 oz package of REGULAR pudding mix.

   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

   Cream butter and sugar. Blend in eggs, milk, and vanilla. 
   Stir together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt.
   Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread in 
   greased 9 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 
   25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Sift powdered sugar over top, if desired.
   Cut into bars. Makes 24 brownies.

COMMITEES

Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1^st, Police Day, Cruise): (no chairperson appointed yet) Brent C, Phil H, James Y, James D

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Archiving: Gerald A (Chair), Ralph K, Brent C

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

HCO BOARD

2011 Summed Up (view in pdf by clicking on name)

Our Mandate - To provide programs and / or assistance to the Youth of Saskatchewan.

Sutherland School	Camp Circle O’ Friends
Ralph Katzman and Sheila (from Sutherland School)	Brent Card, Gayle Morris and Jim Yachyshen
Optimist Twirlers	Optimist Twirlers
Brent Card and Brenda with Optimist Twirlers Connection members in background	Brent Card, Daylene (Optimist Twirlers) and Phil Haughn

Saskatoon Hub City Optimist 2011 Fundraisers

Bingos held year round

Blades 50-50 Tickets

Canada Day

Children’s Festival

Cruise Day

Egg Decorating at Wal Mart

Christmas Decorations at Midtown Plaza

Police Day

Ride For Dad

Santa Parade Volunteer`s Tent

Steak Night

Saskatoon Hub City Optimists 2011 Donations

Adopt A Family

5 Families at Christmas

Camp Circle O’ Friends

1^st for Monetary PLUS 1^st to Outfit a Room

Camp Easter Seal

Monetary donation

Camp Tamarack

Monetary donation

Saskatchewan Children’s Health Research Fund

Monetary donation

Junior Optimist Golf Tournaments

Monetary donation

Northern Saskatchewan Children`s Festival

Monetary and In Kind donation

Optimist Twirlers Connection

1^st Monetary and In Kind

Ride For Dad Prostrate Cancer Motorcycle Rally

Monetary and In Kind donation

Sutherland School Library

Monetary donation

Sutherland School Playground Fund

1^st for Monetary and In Kind

Saskatoon Hub City Optimist 2012 Projected Fundraisers

Bingos held year round

Bonnie (member) + 6 volunteers

Blades 50-50 Ticket Sales

1 member + volunteers (5)

Christmas Decorations at Midtown Plaza

4 Members + Optimist Twirlers

Canada Day

4 Members + volunteers (12)

Cruise Day

2 Members + volunteers (6)

Junior Optimist Golf Tournament

Brent (member) + volunteers (14)

Police Day

2 members + volunteers (4)

Santa Parade Volunteer`s Tent

2 members + volunteers (6)

Steak Night

2 members + volunteers (4)

More fundraisers will appear throughout the year.

Donations for 2012 MUST be applied for and approved by the board.

A special THANK YOU to our corporate friends:

CAT Rental                    Tim Horton`s

Volume 26 - January 9, 2012 (view in pdf by clicking on volume number)

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:

Monday, January 30^th at Venice House on Central

Supper: 6:30pm    Presentation: 7:15pm

RSVP by January 23^rd to Ralph

Guest speaker:

DR. ALAN M ROSENBERG MD PROFESSOR

ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DEP’T OF PEDIATRICS

Speaking on:

Children’s Health Research Fund that we started.

There will be a presentation and a talk.

UP COMING EVENTS For January:

Midtown Decorations Takedown

January 15^th and 16^th

BLADES 50-50 TICKET SALES

Contact: Jim Dyke or Brent Card

Saturday, January 14^th

Wednesday, January 18^th

Friday, January 20^th

Saturday, January 21^st

Saturday, January 28^th

Tuesday, January 31^st

GOODY FOR GOODIES

  Lemon-oatmeal crispies

  Categories: Diabetic, Desserts, Rice, Cookies

  Yield: 36 cookies

       2/3 cup vegetable oil

     2/3 cup brown sugar

     1/2 cup egg whites

       2 tbsp lemon juice

       2 tbsp grated fresh or finely chopped dried lemon rind

       1 tsp lemon flavouring

       1 cup all-purpose flour

       1 cup rolled oats

     1/2 tsp baking powder

     1/2 tsp baking soda

   1 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal;

Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavouring, and mix at medium speed to blend well.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy
mixture while beating a medium speed. Stir in cereal. Drop by the tablespoonfuls on to cookie
sheets left ungreased or lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, or until
cookies are lightly browned. Remove them to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

Food Exchanges per serving: 2/3 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE

Calories: 87, CHO: 11g, PRO: 1g, Fat: 4g, Na: 66mg, Cholesterol: 0

Source: Desserts for Diabetics

COMMITEES

Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1^st, Police Day, Cruise): Brent C (Chair), Phil H, James Y, James D

Steak Night: David K (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James D (History), Bonnie W (Coordinator), Ralph K

Communications: Gerald A (Chair), Gerry W, Cameron U

Digital Archiving: Gerald A (Chair), ______________, _______________

Visitations (to other clubs):  TBD

Saskatoon Blades 50-50 Tickets: James D and Brent C

HCO BOARD

Optimists - Bringing Out The Best In Kids!

© 2012 Saskatoon Hub City Optimist Club