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Welcome, Boisetarians!
The meeting started without the missing starting bell, and was run by our new president Sean Wall. It started with a 20 second Gratitude Time, followed by the singing of “My Country Tis of Thee,” the Idaho state song, and the Pledge Allegiance.
Sean presented the revised meeting agenda that will be used during his term:
2026-27 Rotary International President Yinka Babalola spoke of how we need to change ourselves first in order to fulfil our shared vision of creating a better world, where there is peace, access to education, and increased opportunities for everyone. At the end of the video, Sean displayed this year’s Rotary Banner which says "Create Lasting Impact."
Happy Dollars
Bill Agler was happy that he and his wife made it back from Phillipsburg, Montana where they spent time helping to eradicate the gophers on Betty Munis’ Ranch. Bill donated one dime for each gopher that he caught.
Jerry Schroeder was happy and made a donation celebrating his 90th birthday.
Marianne Barker wanted to donate $17.76 but decided to round it up to $20 because she got to walk with fellow Rotarians in the July 4th Parade. During the walk she saw a Filipino-American woman with a karaoke machine and when they sang “I’m proud to be an American” Marianne said she got emotional. A short while later a person sitting on the sidewalk said “I love vaccines, thank you Rotary.”
Ryan Erstad was happy to see so many Red Badgers. He was also happy that while driving last week in Southern California, his wife was frequently pointing out all of the Rotary signs that they were seeing. Ryan was also happy to be able to drive past the Wall’s house everyday and see the new landscaping.
Vern Gentry was happy that he got to attend a World Cup game in Santa Clara, CA on June 22.
Jeff Leedy and Wendy Shuemaker were happy that Jeff Leedy got to create a painting of their dog for Wendy’s husband.
Bob McQuade was happy that he was celebrating their 43 anniversary that day.
Chuck Hosack donated celebrating turning 80 years old Saturday.
Speakers!
This (last) Week's Speaker
Idaho's 28th Secretary of State, Phil McGrane, a self-described "election nerd," spoke about the importance of the right to vote, noting the colonists never got to vote on the king. He brought an 1833 printing of the Declaration of Independence inherited from his father. One of a series commissioned by President John Quincy Adams, who had William Stone engrave the document on copper plates (now in the National Archives). 200 copies were printed in 1823 for the founding fathers and a larger 1833 printing was sent to universities (and featured here). In these divided times, Phil reminded us that the 13 colonies united behind the Declaration's principles, with all 56 signers pledging their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. While America remains a work in progress, its founding declarations are final: all men are created equal, endowed with inalienable rights, and government derives its power from the consent of the governed. He urged us to remember the history and values that bind us together as Americans.
Next Speaker
Alyssa Uhl currently serves at the Community Volunteer Specialist for Boise Parks & Recreation. Alyssa grew up in the temperate rainforest of Portland, Oregon and moved to the high desert of Fort Collins, Colorado for her undergraduate degree. After working for the City of Fort Collins as a water educator, she moved to Idaho’s subalpine forest to pursue a Masters of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho McCall field campus. Now nestled in the sagebrush steppe, Alyssa cares about creating opportunities for the community to connect with nature and one another.
Singing & Songs
Bill Agler led the club in singing “Yankee Doodle.” Jerry Schroeder accompanied on the piano.
