Speaker: Vince Gewalt, Publisher

Boise & Meridian Lifestyle Magazine

MEET BOISE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE + The Boise & Meridian Lifestyle Magazines were created exclusively for and about the residents of Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Star and N. Kuna Idaho. Our mission is to help Treasure Valley and the Boise metro flourish, by producing print magazines filled with news, family and business spotlights, history of each city, students of the month, hometown heroes, and how the community “pays it forward.” This is your local lifestyle magazine and we encourage you to contact us on story ideas for print or digital.

Visit Boise Lifestyle Magazine website HERE

Hey, Rotarians and family members, you will not want to miss this event!

Join us at a “farm-tastic” event hosted by the district Rotary Youth Exchange. Grab your cowboy hat and boots and head on over to The Farm on Glenwood in Garden City.

But don’t worry if you don’t know how to line dance! You’ll be able to learn with your family, friends, and district inbound and outbound students.

Purchase your tickets now for $8 a person. At the link, scroll down to and then click the bullet named Line Dance Saturday. In the resulting page, select the quantity you want near the top and then scroll down to the Feb. 8 option. Click the Book button. 

Let’s kick up some fun!

Wills and Estate Planning

Speaker: Neil Meyers – Eagle Attorney
 

Neil Meyers is an independent solo practitioner in Eagle, Idaho, providing legal services and counsel to individuals, families, and local businesses in our  community. His primary practice areas are estate planning (wills, trusts, etc.), business matters (contracts, transactions, etc.), and intellectual property & technology matters. 

Before choosing to become a “small town lawyer”, Neil  spent 30 years as a “big city lawyer” doing corporate, technology, and intellectual property work for “Fortune 100” companies and start-up companies in places like Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York, and Hong Kong, to name just a few. But now Neil just  wants to work with people, not corporations, here in Idaho. 

Outside of his Eagle law practice, Neil is a devoted dog daddy, CrossFit coach (CF-L2) and athlete, and certified instructor for both firearms and unarmed self defense.

For more info visit his websie at https://www.nlm.wtf/

Austin Kline | Treasury Management Officer, ICCU

Let’s get to know our Newest Club Member Austin Kline

At ICCU, Austin consults with growing complex businesses on their cash management needs. He works through current processes to evaluate efficiency and liquidity needs. Austin offers a full analysis of cash optimization to free up cash for better cash forecasting and efficient cash utilization.

Contact Austin at akline@iccu.com

Topic: ESRAG, or Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group

Speaker: Laurie Zuckerman

Everyday Leadership @ Shadow Hills Elementary School

The goal is for there to be one or two observing/participating adults for the balance of this school year.

Everyday Leadership is a collaborative effort created to provide Treasure Valley low-income 5^th and 6^th grade youth with the skills and self-confidence they need to graduate from high school and attain post-high school educations.   

Check in at the front desk of the school at 8:05 am to get a visitor pass.
Amy Pinkerman is the principal of the school and Judy Zehnder is the teacher leading the students for the class.

You’re invited to Trivia Night with Boise Centennial Rotary! 

They’re putting the “fun” in “fundraiser” by hosting a night of trivia, wine from Cinder Winery and delicious snacks from Small Bites. There will also be a raffle and prizes to the winning team. 

Doors open at 5:30 and trivia begins at 6. You can create your own team of 2 to 6 players, or you can join a team that’s short players. 

Tickets are $40 per person, which includes participation, a glass of wine and yummy appetizers. Proceeds will benefit club service projects and activities. 

Topic: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation 

Speakers: Todd Fischer and Lisa Bearg

• GBRF is a foundation, founded in 1984, supported by Rotarians from Ada County Clubs investing their time, money and expertise doing good for Ada County.  
• GBRF established an ENDOWMENT, offering donors another option to support their community where gifts continue to have an impact; year after year. 
• ​GBRF grants approximately $40,000 to non-profit organizations in Ada County every year.
• GBRF is FOCUSED on Education & Youth, Arts & Culture, Health, Caring & Social Services, Recreation & Outdoors.
• GBRF BELIEVES that by giving to existing organizations, more people can be served.
• GBRF KNOWS that by working together, Rotarians can make a substantial contribution to the community.
• GBRF is funded by Rotarians, families and friends of Rotary members in Ada County. 

Each Ada County Rotary Club has representation on the Board of Directors, ensuring strict financial oversight.  The purpose of the foundation is to give grants to the community, so overhead is kept to a minimum.  Much of the work of the foundation is done by volunteers who are dedicated to the continued success of GBRF. 

EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Speaker: Mary Lott – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has been proven effective in treating trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.

Therapist, Mary Lott, LCPC is trained in EMDR and are dedicated to guiding patients through this transformative process. By accessing the brain’s natural healing abilities, EMDR can help patients process and integrate distressing memories, allowing you to move forward with greater resilience and emotional well-being.

Mary’s areas of focus include:

• Adults with a history of trauma or suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, self esteem, life transitions, and/or stress.
• Adolescents (13+) who struggle with emotional regulation, self esteem, suicidal ideation/self harm, effective social skills, peer relationship, and/or healthy boundaries.
• Diverse populations
• Those looking to enhance their spirituality, achieve healing, resilience, and/or personal growth.

Sunny is Mary’s two year old mini Golden-doodle who loves pets and affection.
Sunny is a two year old mini Golden-doodle who loves pets and affection. She enjoys the comfort of people, chasing squirrels, and hopping through the snow. She has obtained her AKC Canine Good Citizen™ certification and is a certified therapy dog with Go Team Therapy Dogs where she and I learned first hand lessons in common therapy environments and situations. She loves to volunteer her time in the community.

USS Idaho (SSN-799) Commissioning Committee

Speakers: Commissioning Committee members Gary Grunewald and Tom Dale (former mayor of Nampa ID)

On March 16, 2024, the Idaho was officially christened, becoming the PCU (Pre-Commissioning Unit) Idaho. The next step is the commissioning, which signifies when the submarine becomes a warship for the United States Navy and begins her service protecting our nation. Our mission is to coordinate the commissioning activities for USS Idaho (SSN 799), provide habitability upgrades on board, establish funding for educational opportunities through the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation and to build a connection between the crew and our great state. To help build that connection we are reaching out to schools, veterans’ groups, service clubs and similar organizations to offer a presentation on the USS Idaho and Idaho’s extensive naval history.

With the PCU Idaho now christened and working towards the commissioning we are excited to find opportunities to meet and educate more Idahoans on our mission and one of our nation’s newest Virginia class submarines.

For more info visit https://ussidahocommittee.org/

Idaho (SSN-799), a Virginia-class submarine, will be the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named for the state of Idaho. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the name on 23 August 2015, at a ceremony in Idaho. The keel laying ceremony took place 24 August 2020 at the Quonset Point Facility of General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Idaho is projected to cost around $2.6 billion dollars and to be commissioned in 2025 (from wikipedia)

Make a Wish Idaho

Speaker: Janie Best, President and Chief Executive Officer

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Make-A-Wish Idaho finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding.

A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. 

This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible. Most of all, it’s the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

For more info visit https://wish.org/idaho

Ada County Solid Waste Management

Speaker: Herb Cantu, Director of Solid Waste

Herb Cantu was born in Fresno, California and raised in a rural agricultural town know as Mendota, approximately 33 miles west of Fresno.  He attended CSU Fresno where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology.

Herb started the first seven years of his professional career in 2002 working in the food and manufacturing industry where he was employed by Kraft Foods and Sun-Maid Raisins and served in supervisory and project engineering roles.

In 2009, Herb transitioned into the solid waste industry where he served the County of Fresno for over six years as a Landfill Operation Manager and oversaw seven county owned landfill facilities.

In 2015, Herb was recruited and hired by the City of Santa Maria where he served as the Solid Waste Manager and was later promoted to Deputy Director of Solid Waste where he was responsible for solid waste collections, landfill operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, recycling programs, capital projects, including the design, permitting, and construction of a future landfill facility.

In January 2024, Herb was hired by Ada County and currently serves as the Director of Solid Waste. Herb is responsible for the operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, capital projects, outreach programs, and long-term planning for the County’s solid waste department.

On a personal note, Herb is married to his high school sweetheart Carmina and are parents to three active boys who are the ages of 17, 13, and 11.  In his free time, Herb volunteers and coaches baseball, basketball, and soccer.  Additionally, Herb and his family are excited about exploring the beautiful countryside Idaho has to offer.

For more info visit https://adacounty.id.gov/landfill/

Free Document Shred Day for Eagle Residents

Saturday, April 12, 2025 9am to noon.

Provided by the City of Eagle and Hardin Sanitation. Drop off unwanted documents in the City Hall parking lot. Limit quantity to 3 bankers-boxes per household. Items accepted include: paper, file folders, checkbooks, and mail. No need to remove paper clips or staples. Please no hard drives, electronics, or batteries.

Joshua Herker – City of Eagle 

Eagle Fun Days Plans for 2025

Event Schedule

Friday, June 27

Family Fun Night – Eagle High School: 5PM-8PM

• Join us from 5pm-8pm at Eagle High School (574 N Park Lane in Eagle) for Family Fun Night! There will be free family activities including carnival rides, inflatable bounce house and water slide, kid’s activity booths from local organizations and businesses, a DJ playing music, food trucks, and more! The Eagle Fire Department will also be there spraying water on those wanting to get wet.
• This is an alcohol-free event for all ages.

Eagle Fun Days Fireworks Show – Cancelled

• Unfortunately, the fireworks show will not be possible this year.  Click here to read the Media Release announcing the cancellation.

Saturday, June 28

FUN Run – Merrill Park: 8AM

• We are excited to partner with Pulse Running shop for the annual Eagle Fun Days FUN Run! Start your morning off right with a refreshing run along the famous Green Belt starting and finishing at Reid Merrill Park. 
• More information regarding registration to come.

Main Event – Eagle City Hall: 11AM – 9PM

• Eagle City Hall will be alive with the sound of live local music, a bustling vendor market, and fun activities for all ages.

Eagle Fun Days Car Show – Downtown Eagle: 12PM-3PM

• The City of Eagle is excited to partner with SpitFire Tacos + Tequila for the annual Eagle Fun Days Car Show! The event will be held in its usual location on State Street between 2nd Street and Stierman Way.

•  If you have a classic car you would like to show off, then this is the perfect opportunity! To register for the Car Show, visit the Eventbrite page.

Cornhole Tournament – Eagle City Hall: 12PM

• The City of Eagle is excited to have it’s annual Eagle Fun Days Cornhole Tournament! The tournament will be held in the parking lot of Eagle City Hall. 
• More information to come about registration.

Parade – Dry and Wet N’ Wild –  State Street: 1PM

• The parade will be on E. State Street. Exact route to come. 
• Interested participants in the parade need to apply. Click here for the Eagle Fun Days Parade Application 2025.

Rotary Ball Drop – Eagle Public Library: 4PM

• The Eagle/Garden City Rotary Club will host their Eagle Fun Days Ball Drop for a chance to win $1000 and support the Eagle/Garden City Rotary Club. The drop will happen in front of the Eagle Public Library.
• To buy tickets visit the Rotary Ball Drop website.

TIPTOW Fire Truck Pull – Eagle City Hall: 5PM

• The 6th annual Fire Truck Pull is brought to you by the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP Treasure Valley). The event will take place on Civic Lane in front of the Eagle Public Library. Teams of 12 first responders pull a fire engine 100 feet for the fastest time. The first responders will be sponsored by our community and businesses, and the money raised will go back to support the TIP organization.   For more information, visit the TIP website.

Tammy Majors – Boise Travel Agent

Agency Owner at Boise Travel Agent, LLC in Eagle

Located in Eagle Idaho Boise Travel Agent is your local travel authority and expert in curating unique, bucket-list-worthy Europe and Caribbean tours and cruises. Passionate about celebrating the richness, cultures, histories, and cuisines that make these regions unique, Tammy served a diverse clientele that spans retirees, history buffs, luxury travelers, food lovers, and architecture appreciators.

Tammy’s Credentials  – Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) and Distinctive Voyages Specialist – supplement my passion for travel, propelling me to make the most desired destinations attainable for busy professionals and avid adventurers.

For more info visit https://boisetravelagent.com/
Boise Travel Agent, LLC. 575 Pebble Beach Way. Eagle, ID 83616. 208-869-1677

Our spring clean up event is cancelled for this Saturday.  We will reschedule at the end of the Summer.  Thanks to all that planned to join us – look for the new date later.