A media advisory, with updated information regarding For the Love of Politics, can be found here (272 KB, .pdf).

March 12 - b|connected @ 

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
200 N. Capitol Blvd. (Corner of Capitol & Idaho)

BYP offers a fun, purely social event with no agenda other than meeting other YPs.  These events offer drink specials and free appetizers to BYP members and take place at a different location around the Boise downtown core every other month.  Each b|connected will take place on the second Thursday or Friday of the month from 5 or 5:30 – 7 or 7:30 p.m.  These events are free to BYP members and guests.  BYP members receive a wristband, which allows them to receive drink specials and appetizers.

March 3 – BYP Monthly Luncheon

When: March 3, 2010
Where: 250 S. 5th St., Lower Level Conference Rooms
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 Members / $25 Nonmembers
Late Registration: February 26th at Noon $5 increase

Boise Streetcar: Next Steps

The City of Boise recently received notice from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation that it did not receive funding for its grant application under the TIGER stimulus program for the first phase of the proposed streetcar system.  What happens now? Come join us to hear some of the next steps for the streetcar system and what it means for Boise’s future.

Click here to register!

When: February 24, 2010
Where: Idaho State Capitol Auditorium
Cost: Free!
Time: 5:15 p.m. – Optional Tour
              6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion / Q&A

The 4^th annual For the Love of Politics event is focused on the state of the Idaho budget.  The event will include a budget overview, as well as a panel discussion.  There will also be time allotted for question and answer.

Budget Overview: Shelby Kerns, Financial Management Analyst, Sr. at Division of Financial Management

Panelists:

Shirley Ringo, Idaho State Representative
Shelby Kerns, Financial Management Analyst, Sr. at Division of Financial Management, Office of Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter 
Representative Brent Crane
Representative Janice McGeachin
Melissa McGrath, Director of Communication for the Dept. of Education

Moderated by: Thanh Tan, Producer/Reporter/Host at Idaho Public Television 

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BYP Monthly Luncheon – February

When: February 3, 2010
Where: Boise Metro Chamber Offices, 250 S. 5th St., Lower Level Conference Room
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 Members / $25 Non Members
Late Registration: $5 increase on January 29th at Noon

Click here to register now!

Speaker: Charles Trainor, COMPASS Director of Planning

Presentation Title: Communities in Motion Update

Presentation Description: Communities in Motion is the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This plan is required by the federal government and must be updated every four years; the next update is due later this year. Join us as we look at this plan, discuss your transportation priorities, and delve into key elements of the 2010 update.

Last Saturday, several of our members (see picture below) volunteered for the Rededication Celebration for the newly remodeled Idaho State Capital building.  Participants included:

• Jennifer Bonham
• Humberto Cruz
• Boyd Dailey
• Sarah Foltman
• Scott Graime
• Kelly Green
• Brock Martinson
• Johanna Martinson
• Erik Pray
• Ben Quintana
• Michelle Ross
• Eric Shaver
• Steven Vugrin
• Kimberly Woodings
• BJ Wright

January 12 – BYP 101

BYP offers a quarterly series to educate, connect and welcome new members. Each event welcomes new BYP members and provides time for networking, information about upcoming events, and an overview of the benefits of membership. This event is  offered at no cost to BYP members. Nonmember guests are allowed entrance to one BYP 101 event per year.

When: January 12, 2010
Where: Boise Metro Chamber Offices, 250 S. 5th St., Ste. 300
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

 Brown bag lunch, please bring your own lunch.

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January 9 – The Capitol Rededication Celebration – Volunteer Opportunity

On January 9th our State’s beautifully restored Capitol will be rededicated!  BYP is looking for people interested in volunteering to be a part of this once in a lifetime event.  Tasks include door monitors; program distribution; coat checks; set up and clean up.  The shift we will be on Saturday, January 9th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m..  Volunteers will be given an orientation before the shift, so please arrive early.  Dress Code: No denim; slacks and a collared shirt or sweater.

If you are interested in volunteering, or want more information, please email Michelle at michellemross@hotmail.com.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-century opportunity!

January 6 – BYP Monthly Luncheon

When: January 6, 2010
Where: Boise Metro Chamber Offices, 250 S. 5th St., Lower Level Conference Room 
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 BYP Members / $25 Non BYP Members
Late Registration: $5 increase on January 1st at Noon

Topic: Boise Metro Chamber’s 2010 Legislative Priorities
Speaker: Ray Stark, Sr. Vice President of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

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BYP Members are invited to see BCT’s (Boise Contemporary Theater) exciting new play, “Animals Out of Paper,” by Rajiv Joseph.  BYP night will be December 17th and the play starts at 8 pm at Boise Contemporary Theater (854 FultonStreet on the corner of 9th and Fulton).  Tickets are discounted to $16 for BYP Members and comes with one free drink.

To Purchase Tickets

To purchase tickets call Tim Saunders, BCT Patron Services Manager, at 331-9224 ext. 205. Please mention that you are a BYP Member.  For more information on the play go to http://www.bctheater.org/.

ABOUT THE PLAY:

Animals Out of Paper, by Rajiv Joseph

Directed by Maureen Towey

Runs through December 19th, 2009

Nominated for a 2009 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play.  A stunning new work filled with dynamic, funny characters, colorful imagery and emotional power.  Origami artist Ilana Andrews has lost a great deal in her life, but the inspiration she seeks is about to walk through the door of her cluttered studio apartment. Suresh is a phenomenally talented high school student whose boredom with calculus is offset by a love of rhyme and a new interest in freestyle folding. Andy is the calculus teacher who brings them together.

“…delicately explosive…” – talkinbroadway.com

“Humorous but touching…” –Time Out New York

“Rajiv Joseph is one of the most refreshing new playwrights I’ve ever encountered.
He’s crafted a substantial play, funny and sad, down-to-earth and unpretentious, with
a great deal of meaning.” – nytheatre.com