Milkweed!! Last spring, Boise Mayor McLean signed the National Wildlife Federation's Mayor Monarch Pledge, publicly acknowledging Boise's commitment to taking action to support monarch butterflies (Idaho's State Insect) through habitat enhancement and public education. A key component of habitat enhancement is providing milkweed, the sole food source for monarch 
caterpillars. Adult female monarchs lay eggs on milkweed plants which the larvae consume as they grow. And Monarch habitat is a big RI theme, including current RI President Jennifer Jones. Rotary Monarch Story
Milkweed grows naturally along the Boise River, but there is plenty of space to supplement current populations through additional planting. Boise Parks and Recreation has an abundance of locally collected milkweed seed that can be planted between now and late February.
On Saturday, February 4th at 11am, Boise Metro Rotary is going to help Boise enhance monarch habitat in our adopted greenbelt section by planting milkweed seeds! Come Join Us!
Rotary Online Leadership Training - The new Leadership Fundamentals program can help Rotary and Rotaract members build the skills they'll need to take on leadership roles. This online program presents key leadership skills and is available through Rotary's Learning Center only for members. Leadership Registration Link . Deadline to register is February 6, 2023.
In this program, members will learn to:
- Lead and motivate others
- Create a positive team environment
- Delegate responsibilities
- Build consensus and inclusive environments
- Recognize the strengths in others
- Understand, manage, and resolve conflict
- Create and deliver effective speeches and presentations
Other Happenings:
Golf Tournament Committee meets Thurs 1/26 at 8am. Golf Zoom Call Link We will be reviewing tournament basics, sponsorship levels flyer, and the golfer invitation.
Rotary Youth Exchange in McCall for winter retreat. Brundage Skiing on Friday, Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday. Wave to Lou if you see her!