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"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give"
Rotarian Winston Churchill
 
e-Bulletin
June 1, 2025
 
THIS WEEK - WATER FOR GOOD
Water for GoodOur speaker this week will be our own Tyson Wise who is a Director of Water for Good. Water for Good is a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to creating a future where no one dies from a preventable WASH-related disease. In partnership with local churches and leaders, we help communities establish access to reliable water and critical sanitation and hygiene practices—ensuring sustainable change, empowered citizens, and healthy futures.
GBRF ANNNOUNCES GRANTS
Todd Fischer from Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) announced its grant recipients. The "Large Grant" ($25,000) went to Life's Kitchen for a new delivery van. Four smaller grants of $2500 each, went to :
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Jem Friends
  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace
  • Ride for Joy
MEET LUNA, OUR OUTBOUND
Last week we met Luna Aldana, our outgoing Youth Exchange student heading to Vigo, Spain this fall. Her family has hosted YE students on several occasions. Luna needs to contribute to the expenses for this trip. She's available for pet sitting, house cleaning or anything you might need!
 
TIME FOR PICNIC IN THE PARK
 
We will be volunteering for the Picnic in the Park: July 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th. 
Please use this link to sign up to volunteer. Two people are needed each day.
 
 
Instructions: 
Arrive at 11:30am to pick up lunches from the "hub" aka Hawthorne Elementary, 2401 W Targee St, Boise, ID 83705. We will be near the cafeteria, which is behind the school. Lunches will be served at Cassia Park, 4600 W Camas St (2.4 miles, ~8 min from hub) from 12 - 12:30pm. All supplies and unused lunches are returned to the kitchen by 1pm.
MUNCHIE PACKS MOVED TO 6/3
Regarding our service project on June 3rd I got this additional info: The Munchie Pack is a small meal for each camper to take home at the end of the day.  There will be 40 girls at camp. 
What to include in the Munchie Pack:
* Main Dish - shelf stable, individual serving - Mac N Cheese cups, individual soup cups, Hamburger Helper pasta cup, Chef Boyardee cups etc
* Drink- Juice, water w/flavor packet, Izze
* Fruit
* Snack/Treat
* An encouraging message for the camper.
BUILD A HABITAT HOUSE IN ONE MORNING
For the last 14 years volunteers have gathered on the parking lot of the Amity Methodist Church to build all the walls needed for a Habitat house - one one morning! More than two hundred volunteers, in teams of 6-8 people, will follow the instructions and hammer away! This year's event will be Saturday, June 7th. We'll be framing a 2 story house. This is a fun event. No experience necessary. Kids are welcome. Let me know if you'd like to be on the Boise Metro Rotary team. Hammering starts at 8:00AM and will be done by noon! Please sign up at .https://form.jotform.com/250159050719051
 
ON THE CALENDAR
June 7th - Habitat Build
June 7th - Greenbelt Cleanup
June 3rd - Make up Munchie Packs
July 20-25 Picnic in the Park
July 8th - Pass the Gavel
MISCELLANY AND MINUTIA
Our Rotary Minute was about dental and optometry clinic in Mexico.........can you believe little Rylie Bosch is getting married this weekend?.....Congrats.......Roger and Bonnie celebrated 40 years......Scott had a memorable Memorial Day.......City of Good presentation was amazing! Who knew?..........no meeting July 8 - Pass the Gavel that evening..........Reese brought the Reeses Pieces last week......at our meeting this week, we'll put together 40 Munchie Paks for Girls Build Summer Camp.........
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Speakers
Jun 10, 2025
Tell me more about Boise's Pro Soccer!
Jun 17, 2025
Ronald McDonald House-what role does it play in our community?
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Nate Pierce
June 4
 
Janet Hasson
June 16
 
Lance Hendricks
June 26
 
Join Date
Terrence J. Reynolds
June 1, 1999
26 years
 
Tyson Wise
June 3, 2008
17 years
 
William Ellsworth
June 17, 2015
10 years
 
Photo Albums
Greenbelt Project
Idaho State Historical Society visit
River Pointe Park, Garden City Greenbelt
Open World Russians October 2016
Greenbelt Table & Shelter
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