ZONE 3 - Great Optimists in Albuquerque
Lt. Governor Sallie Rizzo - Zone 3
We are very lucky in our Lt. Governors. Sallie's both an experienced Lt. Governor and former Governor of our Optimist District. She's standing in for the absent club president at the Sunport Optimist Club of Albuquerque as well as on the Board for the Rio Communities Optimist Club.
As Lt. Governor, shows up to all of the projects of the clubs in Zone 3 while continuing to be actively involved in all of the programs for the Sunport and Rio Communities Optimist Clubs. She and her husband Chuck live in the Rio Communities east of Belen.
Evening Optimist Club
The Evening Optimist Club meets every Thursday EXCEPT the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Fiesta's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina. Their two (of many) main projects are the Optimist Summer Camp and support for Title 1 programs.
Call President Gary, (505) 292-4909, or Sec/Treasurer Dave, (505) 298-6362 for details.
Northwest Optimist Club
The "Outlaws" have a history of being Albuquerque's wild and crazy club, and they still like to have a good time as they do good work, especially their Izzy Juarez student recognition and Bike Safety programs.
Currently, they meet at Corky's house at 10 a.m. on the 3rd (THIRD) Wednesday of each month. For further information, please call President Corky, (505) 898-9558.
Optimist Club of Albuquerque
THE Albuquerque Club is our city's ONLY noontime club. OCA's particularly involved with Project Share with St. Martin's Homeless Shelter. OCA meets 12:10 p.m., Wednesdays at the MCM Elegante, except for the last Wednesday of the month when they meet at the Pyramid Marriott.
For further information, please contact President Fred, 505-280-4509.
Rio Communities Optimist Club
Rio Communities marks a return to Valencia County by Optimist International. The brand new Rio Communities Optimist Club meets at 6:30 p.m., on Thursdays at City Hall.
For further information, please contact President Phil, 505-865-5345
Sunport Optimist Club
Known for starting the city's Crime-Stoppers and Officer Recognition programs as part of the Optimist Respect for Law initiative, The Sunport Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the 1st (first) and 3rd (third) Tuesday of each month at Furr's Fresh Buffet on Wyoming.
For further information, please contact Presdent Robert, (505) 916-747-8962