The Rotary Focus for September is Basic Education and Literacy. As we wrap up the month, I am pleased to report great progress on Boise Metro projects:
· The Dictionary Project led by Roger Brazier has identified over 280 local 3rd Graders from 6 different elementary schools who will receive their own Dictionary. The books are on order!
· The Grizzly Cave has received over $400 in donations of books, school supplies, snacks, and gift cards to help reinforce positive behaviors and student engagement at Garfield Elementary.
Did you know that Boise Metro Rotary Club has an Earth Stewardship Action Team? We are identifying and pursuing local opportunities to be better caretakers of the earth and its resources. We meet monthly via Zoom. Interested? Come join us on October 6th at 8am. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.
Special Luncheon Speakers this Fall Please invite a guest or membership prospect to hear these excellent speakers! We will be asking for members to let us know in advance of their guest count for Nov 1 in case we need a larger lunch venue.
· Sept 27 – Katherine Himes, Director of James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy. She will present the report “Climate Change and Idaho’s Economy: The Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment”.
· Nov 1 – Steve Scranton, SVP Chief Investment Officer & Economist, Washington Trust Bank. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, Steve is a well-known speaker on the economic conditions and the world financial markets.
October Club Fellowship and Fundraising Highlights:
Oct 1st @ 10am – Kick Out Polio Kickball Event @ Willow Lane Athletic Complex – Come One, Come All! No need for a team, just come ready to play. Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages will be hosted by Boise Centennial Rotary Club (BYOB). The event is free to play, but please RSVP through this link so we have enough food and drinks for all.
Oct 1st 10:00am Greenbelt Cleanup. Bring a bag of crocus bulbs.
Oct 10-14 – LobsterFest On-line Auction! https://lobsterfest.afrogs.org is your link to the action. Get registered and set up your account now. Preview auction items prior to October 10th so you are ready for the bidding action.
Oct 14 – LobsterFest Fundraiser Dinner. Tables and Individual Seats still available. Tickets available through https://lobsterfest.afrogs.org
Oct 29th @ 10am – Fall Out to End Polio Halloween Greenbelt Foliage Ride. Come join us for a relaxed 7-mile loop ride on the Boise River Greenbelt. There will be a Suggested Donation to Rotary’s End Polio Campaign. Ann Morrison Park, Old Timer Pavilion is the Start/Finish Line.
Service Project Opportunities!
Wetlands Peace Preserve – Saturday, October 22 @ 10am at Willow Lane Athletic Center. Come plant 55 seedlings: Serviceberry, Currents, Dogwood and Roses. This is a collaboration with the Treasure Valley Rotary Clubs. Lunch afterwards! See specific details for Summer 2022 effort at: https://rotary5400.org/