The Rotary Park on the Greenbelt project was finally completed this October after more than six years of effort. We have some members who were not in on that from the beginning who probably don't appreciate this fascinating story of delays, frustration, collaboration, coincidences and victories that made it happen. We thought it would be fun to relive the story right from the beginning. And with potential new projects in the works (pollinator garden and Willow Lane) there are lessons to be learned. John Biggs will take us from the beginning.

District Governor Ben Nelson and the District leadership team have announced that Marie Baker from Nampa Rotary has been named "District Governor Designate Nominee". She'll be our D.G. for the 2023-24 Rotary year, following Russ Johnson and Janice Fulkerson.

President-Elect Shiloh is working on building her team for next year. The Rotary year begins July 1st and election of officers happens in December. We'll be having our elections very soon!

For our service project last week, 7 intrepid Rotarians (and youth helpers) spent the hour scouring the Greenbelt around Kristin Armstrong park. Its amazing how little we found! One of the Greenbelt sections we patrolled has already been "adopted" by somebody named "Anonymous". They're doing a great job! Thanks to Tyson for bringing the coffee!

We will not meet on the 29th.........The Board will be having a special meeting this week to discuss adoption of new By-Laws for our club......We're providing a $300 grant to JEMfriends in the form of a Christmas dinner catered y Life's Kitchen.....We'll be inducting or newest member Echo Salya this week.....our final meeting of the year, Dec 22, will feature fellowship and fun! Be ready to tell about a favorite Christmas memory......