This past Saturday, Janet Hasson, Jeff Larsen, Cornelia Sprung and Scott Swan joined 50 other Rotary Members from around the Big West in attending the Food Security Zone Institute. Lots of great learning for all.
Did you know that 1/3 of all the food we produce is wasted? Did you know as many as 1 in 8 children in Idaho are Food Insecure?
We heard about the key role that Foodbanks play to combat both of these alarming statistics. And we also learned about everyday things we can do as individuals and as a club to be a part of the solution.
I am pleased to report that our 1st Tuesday Service Project at the Idaho Foodbank is full for August 2nd. I am also pleased to report that Janet Hasson is already delivering our leftover club lunch food to City of Light Home for Women & Children so it won’t be wasted. We are People of Action!
Key Future Highlights:
August 2 – 1st Tuesday Service will be at The Idaho Foodbank from 12-2pm. All volunteer spots are full!
August 4 – Boise Metro’s Earth Stewardship Action Team Meeting 8am at Zero Six Coffee Fix
August 6 – Greenbelt Clean Up 10am Joe’s Crab Shack
August 9 – Wetlands Peace Preserve Habitat Restoration 5:30pm at Willow Lane Athletic Center
September 6 - 1st Tuesday Service will be collecting the Back to School Wish List for Garfield Elementary.
September 27 – Katherine Himes, Director of James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research will be our featured speaker. The title of her presentation is “Climate Change and Idaho’s Economy: The Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment”. This will be a special program. Consider inviting a membership prospect to hear this speaker!
October 1: Kick Out Polio Kickball Event – 9-12 people to make a team. This is family friendly fellowship. There will be a Suggested Donation to Rotary’s End Polio Campaign.
October 14: LobsterFest Fundraiser with On-line Auction. Collecting On-line Auction items now. Join us at the Boise Metro Rotary Table for a Lobster Dinner. Contact Jeff for more details.
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