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Welcome, Boisetarians!
President Sean Wall opened the meeting with 20 seconds of silent gratitude reflection followed by members singing My Country ‘Tis of Thee and the Idaho State Song, and then reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Please note that this week's notes went missing, so please bear with us as we try to bring you an abbreviated, mostly-accurate, newsletter.
TONIGHT, July 28th, 4 - 6pm: Happy hour at Ling and Louie's, located at 2288 N Garden St. Boise.
July 30th, 12 - 1pm: no-host lunch at Bardenay in Garden City, located at 3100 W. Chinden Blvd. Please RSVP to Roxana Heisler no later than TODAY (7.28) at roxanasellsidaho@gmail.com.
August 5th, 12 - 2pm: Please join us @ Idaho Foodbank (Email Allison at gilbreaths@gmail.com to sign up and receive a waver form)
August 6th: Eleni Refu, Idaho Botanical Garden
Red Badge Introductions
Both Coree Carver & Brennain van der Hoeven are still red badgers, though this is Brennain's final week before the blue badge.
New Member Introduction
Gary Allen, was introduced as the newest member.
Rotary Minute
Rotary International (RI) Seven Areas of Focus (in no particular order)
Peace building and conflict resolution
Disease prevention and treatment
Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Material and child health
Basic Education and literacy
Community economic development
Environment
Happy Dollars
Kevin Learned was happy for Marianne Barker's birthday (we won't say how many dollars that was worth)
RobOnnen was happy for an upcoming trip to Iowa for high school and kindergarten reunions the same weekend - both of which he has organized from his home in Boise.
Todd Fischer was happy for Sean's reminder that world peace is a foundational Rotary principal.
Vern Gentry was happy to have Kris Komori, a fellow College of Idaho Yote, as today's speaker.
GlennHarris was happy to have so many members supporting Polio Plus
MarianneBarker thanked Kevin for his birthday wishes and matched his happiness.
KenHowell was happy to have eaten many times at Kris' restaurant and welcomed new member Gary Allen because, after all, our club does not have enough attorneys.
Marcia Wing was happy to have celebrated her husband's birthday, her birthday, and their wedding anniversary during the last few months, and rounded up in honor of Kris Komari.
Jenny Hemly, was happy to see so many members wearing their new blue Rotary polos
Speakers!
This (last) Week's Speaker
Kris Komori, co-owner and chef of KIN and Art Haus Bar in downtown Boise. Kris shared his journey through food, leadership, creativity, and service. Working together with local farmers, they bring a fresh, rotating menu that highlights food in creative ways. Combined with the group seating experience, KIN brings a community gathering place to Boise.
Next Week's Speaker
Eleni has been in the philanthropic sector for the last twelve years working as a fundraiser, community engagement specialist, and field builder. Having begun her career at a community-based human services organization in Washington, D.C. and later branching into national and international philanthropy, Eleni is glad to be back in her hometown and back to her roots nurturing community-focused support for worthy causes with the Idaho Botanical Garden. In her spare time, you might spot her hiking or backpacking in the mountains or with her sketchbook and dog
Singing & Songs
Bill Agler led members in a smoke-themed sing along. Unfortunately, the smoke has since worsened quite a bit.
