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Last week's meeting was our first try at a "hybrid" format. There were 12 people in person at the Boise Centre and 10 more on the Zoom call. Many thanks to Carrie for setting up the venue - the salad for lunch was very good, too! District Governor Ben Nelson stressed that the District has resources to help clubs in many ways; don't be bashful about asking. His presentation was laced with "eye rolling, groan worthy, Burley humor". He also reported that the District Conference will return to Sun Valley next year! We learned a lot about producing this kind of meeting. Issues noted were that the Zoom folks had great audio from the speaker, but not so much from others in the room. Those in the room couldn't hear the folks on Zoom. So we'll figure it out! Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated! |
The bricks have been replaced around the base of the monument and the construction pylons have been removed. It looks great! We hope to have the last 100 bricks laid by the end of August. In the meantime, the interpretive signs will remain covered so we can have a Great Unveiling at the appropriate time.
Do you have a cabin or vacation rental? The ability to host a horseback riding or white-water rafting adventure? How about access to a private sightseeing flight? Are you willing to bake Cookies for a Year, or lead a mountain biking clinic in the foothills? JEMfriends will hold their annual fundraiser on September 25th and they are seeking donated “experiences” such as these. In past years, they have raised their entire $60k operating budget in this fundraiser, supporting JEMyouth participating in their transition program, which includes a life skills program and mentoring. Through these programs, local youth leaving the foster care system can find the stability, freedom, and resources needed to succeed.