Truckee Optimist Club

One of the ways we support our beneficiaries is to support their fundraisers in addition to holding our own (Truckee Brewfest, Jim Conlin Memorial Golf Tournament, Truckee Pickleball Tournament, Optimist Christmas Tree Lot). Go support them next Friday, May 22 now that Truckee has Girls' Fastpitch Softball at Truckee Little League and Truckee High. If you or your business sponsor a table, it's only $25 per person. And did we mention how much FUN it is?

Please repost and invite all of your friends! Let us know if your business wants to be a table sponsor.

We are excited to announce that UNR Softball Pitcher Talia Tretton will be joining our fundraiser and signing autographs. She is excited about this opportunity to bring together Truckee Little League Softball girls, our THS softball athletes (who placed 4th in the Regional Playoffs) and UNR Softball (who made it to the finals in their playoff run as well).

Talia excelled for Douglas High School in Gardnerville where she was twice awarded the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year, and three-time Northern Nevada Player of the Year, and three-time Northern Regional Champion. In 2023, Talia was a Nevada State Champion and earned the MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year. In 2024, she was also awarded Northern Nevada Female Athlete of the Year. All while being on the honor roll, a true student athlete.

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!