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I want to thank Bruce Mills for filling in for me last week when my email went on vacation to Kualalampur.
Welcome
President -elect Sean Wall opened the meeting leading everyone with the singing of America followed by Here we have Idaho and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then he reviewed the programs for coming days and weeks.
Guests
No guests. (sigh)
Announcements
Jan. Step Club: Bruce Mills spoke about the walk along the greenbelt. He invited all to join in. January 18 is next walk, if weather permits!
Paul Harris dinner: Bea black mentioned the next time is Friday, Feb. 27. Sign up next week. Cost is $50.
Kaffeeklatsch:: Vern Gentry hosts the next one on Feb.10, at Dawson Taylor, downtown.
MLK Day of Action: January 19, 11am – 3pm, at the Wassmuth Center.
Wetland Peace Preserve: Russell Strader announced, Coffee and donuts, at the Willow Lanes Athletic Complex, time TBD.
Happy Hour: Monday, Jan. 19, 4-6pm, Ruth’s Chris
Happy Dollars
Jeff Leedy was happy because his original art & prints are being showcased at the Riverside Hotel all January/February with a reception on Feb. 6 (5:30pm) and all are invited.
Ryan Erstad was happy because of the new look Boise is getting with the construction of the new and amazing YMCA center. Dirk Manley was happy for theme of books
Todd Fischer was happy for being recognized for attending Kevin Learned was happyfor Todd Sawyer’s attendance Brent Husaker was happy for being retired (ahhhhhh) Carey McNeal for “Go Seahawks”
Let’s Sing
Accompanied by the always clear and distinctive Gerry Schroeder, Bill (call me timid) Agler led us in "Stodola Stodola Pumpa" which in pre-Czechoslovakian colloquial dialect means "be kind to the pigs in your yard, they may be the only friends you have".
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Last Week's Speaker
The speaker was our very own Todd Fischer.
Our very own Todd Fischer has hosted 5 exchange students, helped with the RYLA youth leadership camp for 13 years, and is currently an assistant district governor, the district International Service Chair, and serving as the president of the Greater Boise Rotary Foundation. Believing in the mission of The Rotary Foundation, Todd and his wife Karry joined the Arch Klumpf Society in 2022. Outside Rotary, Todd has been married for 40 years and has two grown daughters. Todd is a computer engineer and an entrepreneur, having started several high tech businesses. Todd’s goal is to fully retire so he has more time for his avocation – Rotary.
The Greater Boise Rotary Foundation was started in 1984 by enlightened Rotarians who wanted to leave a legacy of doing good in Ada County. The Endowment that emerged has grown to over $1,000,000. Each year more than $30,000 is granted to deserving non-profits in the greater Boise area. Rotarians continue their deep involvement with the Greater Boise Rotary Foundation, supporting the endowment with their gifts and identifying non-profits to receive grants.
Reminders:(Redundant, I know!)
January 29, No Rotary
February 5, Karleen Davis will speak on bees in Idaho
February 12 Jeremy Haynes, Global Treasurer of Simplot
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