Gov. Otter and First Lady

I was invited to attend a meet and greet with Gov. Otter for the great state of Idaho, at his home, on September 24. It was such a fun time! Not only was there live entertainment, delicious food, great company including political figures such as Gov. Otter and the First Lady Lori Otter, Raul Labrador, Tom Luna, Ralph Perez and many more, but there was also a fireworks display at the end of the evening over Gov. Otters lake. He kindly opened is house, ranch and yard to help make a statement about his beliefs and ideals as governor to our state. Both him and the 1st Lady are lovely hosts and same with their families. The children had a blast meeting all the government officials who they typically only learn about at school. I look forward to supporting him in the future on issues I find important to not only our future, but our children's future.

Camp River Run

Also on September 18, I was graciously asked to be at their annual "Share in the Dream" fund raiser and was so incredibly touched. This event is to help raise money from individuals and companies in the community. They did such a wonderful job at organizing the event, I was pretty impressed!

The nights festivities included dinner, live auction, silent auction, raffle and so much more! The founder of Camp River Run also was celebrating her birthday! It was so touching to see a kid (who has since passed, he passed away at 18 and knew he was going to prior to the nights event) who donated his favorite personal hunting knife. He donated it for the live raffle. The face value of this particular knife was around $35.00. When the bidding started, hearing his story and seeing how high it would go for was so touching I teared up several times. The first time it sold was for $2500. Then the man that purchased it, donated it back for more live auction. The next man that purchased it, bought it for ANOTHER $2500. He then in turn donated it back AGAIN. Once again back in the auction, it went for $350. In the end, he donated it back AGAIN for next year. This one boy who has passed will be able to live his legacy from the time he participated in Camp River Run for many years to come.

It takes $500 to send one kid to camp for one whole week. It includes food, fun, counselors, cabins and much more. This is one time that these terminally diagnosed kids can take their minds off their health issues and just have fun, run and play together and just be "normal" kids without the weight of the world on their shoulders.

I am forever touched to be apart of an amazing foundation like this one. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

El Ada Community Action Partnership

On September 18, I was asked to make an appearance at El Ada's "Momma Jam" which celebrates families of any vicinity. They are a local organization that helps out the less fortunate and those in need in order to change people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes Idaho a better place to live.

The kids there were so sweet and kind! I made a lot of new friends there and even learned how to belly dance with all the young and younger thinking alike! Thank you El Ada, I had a blast and look forward to helping where I can in the near future!

Governor Butch Otter meeting

Both my husband and I support the great Governor of Idaho, Butch Otter. We got the invite to meet him as well as others in the Idaho Young Republicans. While there, we mingled with many of the Republicans who are running for office including Raul Labrador for Congress. Mr. Labrador has consistently stood up for our values and what's right. It was an honor to meet and mingle with such a phenomenal group of people! Did you know that Gov. Otter has been able to continually balance our budget during the recession and NOT raise our taxes to pay for it!? How great is that!

During the event, we had the chance to see how others can make a difference by supporting their own beliefs and voting. There were many checks that were given out to help with the local Republican politicians and their campaign. One person really can make a difference so don't forget to go out and VOTE!!!

Chief Justice Eismann and Drug Court

I have had the opportunity to meet the Honorable Chief Justice Eisemann and arrange a meeting with him in his office, after speaking with him and his lovely wife during the 4th of July Parade here in Boise. I set up a meeting to see if there is anything I can offer him in terms of giving back to the community. I am very aware of what the Honorable Eismann has done in terms of helping our community with the horrible issue of drug addiction and alcoholism. He almost single handed implemented the Drug Court System for addicts and alcoholics here in the State of Idaho. He also sits on the Idaho State Bar Lawyers Assistance Program which helps lawyers who battle this hideous disease. He has offered help when others have given up on them. The whole point of the programs available is to restore lives, rebuild their family relationships and become productive members of society. I respectfully stand behind such a worthy cause.

On September 1, 2010, I had the chance to sit down one on one with the Honorable Chief Justice and brain storm some ideas on how a beauty queen can help others in the arena of addiction. I have had my own experience in dealing with addicts and alcoholics and understand this disease all too well. I am a huge fan and supporter of bettering lives through what ever means necessary. We came up with some great ideas on how to help this part of the community. First, they needed a spokesperson and felt that I would be great for the job, I accepted excitedly! I am now the spokesperson for Drug Court in the State of Idaho and will hold this responsibility highly and with honor. I am blessed they felt I would be the perfect candidate for this opportunity to reach others on the benefits of living a good, clean life.

During our discussion, we also decided that I will be able to go into the actual class rooms and teach some things that I know a little bit about, such as how to present yourself in public, how to do make up for interviews, how to write a resume since some of the above listed items, others don't know how to do and have never been shown. I am looking forward to teaching class on anything that I can help with and have knowledge in. I hope to reach as many men and woman as possible to help enrich and strengthen their lives in a positive way.

More to come as time unfolds!!!

My children being VERY giving!

I have been volunteering with my children at the Boise Rescue Mission and they decided to do a fund-raiser for them. I had no idea, they surprised me when I got home from work, they had a stand with a jar for coins and a box for dollar bills. I am such a proud mother of these little girls. They had thought of the homeless community instead of running and playing with their friends. THAT is pretty impressive for any age of person, let alone a 6 year old and 9 year old little girl. I am amazed and truly blessed with some of the most amazing children! The girls have set a goal for themselves to raise $80 and then we will go in and do a personal donation for the Boise Rescue Mission. Such giving little ones! Their friends came over to play and my girls asked them to join. They taught the neighborhood friends some valuable lessons that day too it looks like :)

There's been so many opportunities, check out the links below

I will continue to add to the list of promotions for Mrs. Boise servicing the community in any way I can help the causes I hold so near and dear to my heart.

http://boiserescuemission.wordpress.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEURyRfSpj8

http://www.alphaidaho.org/#/forever-red/4543297197

Co-hosting ALPHA's "Forever Red" awards show!

I was asked to co-host an annual event called "Forever Red" with A.L.P.H.A. which is a HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention local organization who promotes that we've all been effected or infected by this disease. I was fortunate to have my husband there with me during the entire event and he was very proud of the job I did. My most memorable moment of the evening was when up on stage, I had to attempt to talk into the microphone for about 3 hours with introductory award recipients, entertainment, thank you's to sponsors, and on and on. It was such a fun loving event that I even poked fun of myself during the ceremonies and stumbled on some words (the word philanthropy is pretty easy to say, but try it in front of 400 people as well as into a mic and it can get pretty difficult) so after messing it up twice, I laughed at myself and told the entire audience that "Yes, I believe in world peace." The got a good laugh out of it and cheered me on! It was such a great chance to learn about the movers and shakers in the HIV/AIDS community as well as see how people have been effected by it. The stories, the awards portion, entertainment and all of it was one of the most memorable nights of my life. Thank you ALPHA for allowing me to be apart of such a touching cause!

Busy Day! Western Idaho Fair with Bob FM 96.1

On August 28, I had the opportunity to be present for the Bob-B-Q with Bob FM (96.1) at the Western Idaho Fair. They had their 2nd annual contest that included who could bbq the best poultry, fish, red meat and ice cream. The contestants were so incredibly kind and gracious to have me test many of the foods they cooked up! They were all wonderful, I don't know how the judges (local restaurant owners were judges) could pick just one in each category and then an overall. During the event, there was a traveling Marine Corp band playing and they were phenomenal! I am so proud to live where I do and I got to say thank you to all the Marines that played as well as serve them ice cream :-)

August 2010

On August 7, 2010, I had the great opportunity to participate in the Soul Food Festival, 2010 in Boise, ID with Chef Roland from Roland's Cajun Grill, talk about delicious down home food! Hush Puppies, chicken, ribs, gumbolia, you name it, it was there and I ate it all! Diversity is part of what makes America such a great county. Idaho has some of the most diverse people I've met residing here, locally. I enjoy looking at everyone like myself, a child of God, whatever they might call their God. Just because someone doesn't "look like me" or believe in the same things I do, doesn't make them wrong morally or ethically. I enjoyed meeting others and trying all the great food. I had such a fun day and met a lot of new friends, can't wait to go eat at Chef Roland's again! Yummy! :-)