Truckee Optimist Club

Join us in supporting Truckee's Kids while enjoying our mild summer weather!
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More Information at:
www.truckeeoptimistclub.com
www.truckeebrewfest.com

Help us Replace our Airshow Fundraising by joining one of our events this summer!
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The Truckee Tahoe Airport is utilizing an airshow production company to run the annual Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival for 2026, rather than the co-op consisting of the Optimist Club, the KidZone Museum, and Truckee Experimental Aircraft Association and it’s Young Eagles, who had run the show for the last 10+ years.
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While we can support this decision considering the expanding liabilities associated with running a large airshow, it has left our club with a fundraising void to fill.
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Help us continue to support Truckee's kids through our donations to Truckee High sports teams, elementary and middle school programs, Little League, AYSO, Girl and Boy Scouts, music and dance programs, scholarships to graduating seniors and many other local youth organizations, programs, and activities.
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We are looking to replace this lost revenue through existing events like the Truckee BrewFest, and new events like the Truckee Pickleball Tournament and the Jim Conlin Memorial Golf Tournament.
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The BEST WAY to support our Mission to support Truckee kids is to join our events, either as a participant or as a sponsor.
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For more information, scan a QR code or visit www.TruckeeOptimistClub.com
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Thanks for all your support: Past, Present, and Future.

Losing a neighbor, but celebrating a lifetime of supporting Truckee’s kids and families. Yes, you’ll still see Dan at Cleanup Day, the Truckee BrewFest, and the Christmas Tree Lot. Dan may have another zip code now, but he’d never let a little mountain pass get between him and our great mission.

One of the teams we support. Tryouts start Tuesday (Baseball starts today). You can also support their fundraiser and buy some chocolate bars from the softball girls.

Please share. See you Tuesday!

Truckee Volleyball Foundation Truckee High School Girls Soccer Truckee High Baseball Truckee High School PTO Booster Club Truckee Optimist Club 101.5 FM KTKE www.truckeetahoeradio.com Rotary Club of Truckee

Get your tree before the rain moves in! Donate to Truckee's kids and get your tree at the same time. In 2024, This specific fundraiser donated $38,190 to Truckee's kids. Help us make it $40,000 this year. It's the ULTIMATE bundle.
We're at 11329 Deerfield Drive, Truckee, CA 96161.

We’ve got the best team to volunteer so far this season! Truckee River United FC ⚽️ . No better time to come get your Christmas tree 🎄 than today! All net proceeds go back to Truckee’s kids! ❤️ Think of it as a large donation and a small price for a tree, all bundled into one transaction.
11329 Deerfield Dr., Truckee, CA 96161.

The letter sent to our amazing President Cindy Flores from her kidnapped bell. You are invited to our January dinner meeting to find out how this kidnapping-in-jest (hopefully) ends.

Truckee, California
Somewhere between a secret swing and downtown, sipping something warm
December, 2025

Dear Cindy,

Merry (almost) Christmas from your runaway bell!

I hope you’re staying warm. You missed out on some amazing ham and turkey last night. I, on the other hand, have been trying to live my absolute best kidnapped life while missing you.

Since Thanksgiving, I have enjoyed witnessing so many volunteers and kids working hard at the Christmas Tree lot. The kids working the fundraiser kept passing me around like I was the Stanley Cup. I got selfies with past presidents who held me with a smirk while reminiscing of our past memories together when they were my caretakers. I was held by several current members who couldn’t stop laughing. It seemed to be both laughter in jest, as well as nervous laughter for when they become the future president. There were even a few wide-eyed recruits who are definitely joining after this level of nonsense. One of the high-school volunteers rang me so hard I think I saw stars. Worth it.

You were sadly missed at the Christmas dinner last night. I sat at the tables (okay, I was propped on a napkin, but still) while everyone demolished ham, turkey, and about seventeen kinds of potatoes. I visited the dessert table three separate times; somebody owes me for emotional damage involving pecan pie I couldn’t eat, but I enjoyed the last bite of Anna's pastry. I posed next to every raffle prize, including that gorgeous tree that Hoop won. He carried it out like he’d just scored the game-winning basket; the man was glowing brighter than the star on top.

Over the past two weeks, the kidnappers got ideas. They sat me on the secret swing over Donner Lake at sunset; Donner Lake looked like liquid gold and I almost forgave them for everything. Almost. Then it was off to Alibi Ale Works, where I chilled (literally) next to a row of frosty IPAs. Last stop of the night: a quick gavel-dip in the Truckee River. December water is NO JOKE, Cindy. My brass is still shivering.

Right now I’m stashed warmly under a Christmas blanket, staring at a crisp blue sky, wishing it would snow soon. The crew swears the second we get a decent dump they’re strapping tiny skis on me and sending me down a double black at Squaw. I’m not saying I’m scared… but I am a bell, not a bobsled.

I’m having the time of my life, honest. I love seeing everyone, love the laughs, love feeling the club spirit in every photo. But I miss you. I miss my soft velvet box and the way you always give me a little polish before meetings. I even miss the peace and quiet in your presence.

Remember the deal, Madam President: write us a poem or you could choose a favorite story or child's book to read. Do that magical thing you do, and I’ll come racing home faster than Hoop running for raffle tickets. The club is ready, I’m ready, and my velvet bed is ready.

Until then, save me some leftover pie.

With all my brassy love and a slightly frozen gavel,
Your Bell
(xoxo)

Oh, and PS, here's a link to the photos of my travels so far. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QNpl5vClg56AED7IeK9sTZU0Rk8lmfU5?usp=sharing

The lot is open and the Truckee Wrestling Club and THS Nordic teams are ready to help load your Christmas Tree!

Happy Thanksgiving week! As we near the end of the calendar year, we'd like to remind you that we are now a 501(c)3 FUNdraising for Truckee youth! Certain deadlines are looming for tax deductible Charitable Gift Donations such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Your institution must receive their Letter of Authorization by Dec.1 for Mutual Funds, and by Dec. 15 for Stocks and Bonds. You can email [email protected] to obtain our information needed for the form. And, of course, we always accept cash donations as well. We are a club of 100% volunteers and all funds raised are applied toward Truckee youth programs for academics, athletics, and the arts. Thank you for considering us during this time of Thanks and for Giving!