Congratulations to Maryellen, Class 43 and husband Zach Zeise on the birth of their daughter Charley River on May 9. Maryellen is employed at Root Ag Advisory in Boise.
Congratulations to Jace, Class 40, and spouse Micah Johnson on the birth of Poppy Day, on July 6. Poppy weighed 8 lbs and 15 oz. She will join five older brothers and sisters. Jace is employed at Mart Produce in Rupert. ----------- The 6th Annual LIA Golf Scramble was a tremendous success! Thanks to all who came down to tee it up at Canyon Springs Golf Course in Twin Falls on Friday June 9. We couldn't have done it without our presenting sponsors AgWest Farm Credit, Valley Wide Cooperative, Burks Tractor Co, Famous Idaho Potatoes (IPC), and all the hole sponsors! Unique highlights included Fries on Fourteen with the McCain Foods and Idaho Potato Commission crew, as well as a fun Silent Auction item featuring customer golf balls with none other than Mr. Waitley’s face displayed. All in all we were able to raise a great amount of money for the LIA Foundation! WINNERS: 1st Place - J.R. Simplot Company - Hosted by Andy Kaler, LIA Board of Trustees member 2nd Place- Grant 4-D Farms – Hosted by Brogan Parkin, Class 43 3rd Place - Basin Wide Water - Hosted by Corbin Knowles, Class 43 We will see you next year! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 7, 2024. Malia Miller, Class 36 & Nate McBride, Class 42, LIA Golf Scramble Co-Chairs ----------- Karma Metzler Fitzgerald, Class 41, is attending the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda this month (July). Karma is part of a delegation from Revolutionary Woman Global, a world-wide leadership development organization for women. While in Africa, Karma will meet with over 6000 women from around the world working on women’s issues and rural health care. Taylor Grant, Class 35, has been nominated to serve on the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) board of directors. APRE is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the role potatoes play in promoting the health of all people. Taylor’s practical experience working at Grant 4-D Farms, serving on the Potatoes USA Board of Directors, and involvement in other industry specific roles will enhance work with other leaders to help advance APRE’s mission and the potato industry. Congratulations to Jim, Class 29, and his wife Kathy Miller. Their veterinary clinic in Moscow, Palouse Animal Wellness and Surgery Center, was named Small Business of the Month by Senator Jim Risch earlier this year. Senator Risch, member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship announced the recognition. Kathy is a graduate of WSU in the School of Veterinary medicine and Jim plays an important role at the clinic and has maintained his accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association for the past decade. We are sending get well wishes to Pat Purdy, Class 30, who had hip replacement surgery on July 17. Pat is involved in production agriculture at Purdy Enterprises and Picabo Livestock Company. Travis Jones, Class 28, has been selected to serve as Executive Director of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts (IASCD) in Idaho. Travis will be working with the 50 soil and water conservation districts throughout the state. Chairman of the IASCD board of directors is Devin Fielding, Class 40. Travis is employed with the firm of Riley, Stegner and Associates in Boise. Dale Lish, Class 26, has recently been named interim director for the USDA Rural Development agency in Idaho. Dale has served as deputy director and has worked for Rural Development for the past 32 years. He is a graduate of Utah State University where he earned a BS in agriculture education and business. Dale currently resides in Blackfoot. Recently two tours were held with Idaho Ag in the Classroom. Thanks to the following LIA Alumni who helped to educate the teachers in attendance about the role they play in Idaho agriculture: Jarom Jemmett, Class 39; Brad McIntyre, Class 29; Allison Jenkins, Class 43; Duane Grant, Class 2; Taylor Grant, Class 35; Nate McBride, Class 42; Blake Matthews, Class 36; Jace Johnson, Class 40; Leland Tiegs, Class 4; and Jason Thomas, Class 43. Travis Lammers, Class 34, has recently been named to the Minidoka Fair Board and also to serve as assistant superintendent of the swine department at the county fair. Travis is employed by AgWest Farm Credit in Burley. Watch your email for information related to updating the 2023-2024 LIA Directory. We appreciate your quick response to our request for updated information. Important Dates to remember:
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The second LIA State Exchange Trip is scheduled for November 12-17th to Louisiana. The tour will primarily be based out of New Orleans. We still have 10-12 spots remaining on the tour and are looking for a few more alumni and friends to join us. Please email Kendra Dustin kendra@amgidaho.com for the application information. Applications will be accepted through July 1 and applicants will be notified by July 8. Total cost for the trip is $1,950.
Currently, the following LIA Alumni and friends have indicated they are planning to attend:
Bold indicate non LIA alumni attending Congratulations to Wayne Hammon, Class 14, who recently received the Idaho Business Review CEO of Influence Award. Wayne is the CEO of Idaho Associated General Contractors. Wayne has spent most of his career in the public and government affairs arena working both for federal and state government. Carly Weaver, Class 42, has recently been named as the Interim Director of the Idaho FFA Foundation. Carly, prior to joining the Foundation, was employed by Valley Wide Cooperative. Carly was an active FFA member in the Meridian FFA Chapter. Jen Root, Class 35, has recently been named Interim Associate Vice President of Development at the U of I. For the past few months Jen has been serving both the University and the College of Agriculture in development positions. Jen has been very engaged in several initiatives that the College of Agriculture has undertaken in recent years. Sympathy is extended to the family of Sid Cellan, Class 32, who passed away in May. Sid leaves four adult daughters and their families. Sid farmed in the Soda Springs area and was an active leader in Idaho’s grain industry for several years. Thoughts and prayers are with Rosana Rieth, Class 36, in the recent passing of her Grandmother, Mary White who lived to be 96. Rosana serves as a District Conservationist with NRCS and is based in Salmon. Congratulations to Travis Thompson, husband of Mandi Thompson, Class 19, who recently received the Jim Lyle Award. This is only the second time the award has been presented. Travis is an attorney with Marten Law LLP in Twin Falls and specializes in water-related issues. The Jim Lyle Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of any living individual or couple who has shown long-term dedication and service to the University of Idaho and/or the Alumni Association through volunteerism. Over the past few weeks Facebook has been hopping with news of LIA Alumni who have children and grandchildren graduating from high schools, colleges, universities and trade schools around Idaho and throughout the US. Congratulations to all graduates of Class 2023 who are embarking on a new chapter of life. Grandpa Doug McIntosh, Class 19, is celebrating with his wife Brenda the arrival of a new granddaughter Margot Susan born on May 24th. Margot joins her 2 year old brother Remington Douglas and parents David & Liz McIntosh who live in Boise. Jessica Anderson, Class 41, was recently hired as the Director of Strategic Communications at Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry in Boise. Jessica was formerly the Public Affairs Manager for Amalgamated Sugar Company. Jessica is a graduate of BSU with a degree in Arts in Communication and is currently earning her Executive MBA through BSU. |
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