At the City Club of Idaho Falls’ Annual Membership Meeting, Dr. Rick Aman delivered a thoughtful and forward-looking presentation on the concepts of Futuring and Ikigai. Drawing from his decades of leadership in education, Dr. Aman encouraged organizations to look beyond traditional strategic planning and instead envision their preferred future—one shaped by resilience, adaptability, and clarity of purpose. He introduced the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which invites individuals and institutions to reflect on what they love, what they’re good at, what their community needs, and what they can be compensated for. With humor and humility, Dr. Aman reflected on his own journey and emphasized the importance of purpose-driven planning to ensure lasting impact and relevance in a rapidly changing world.

We hope you enjoy. Here is the link to his slides.

https://ifcityclub.com/slides/

Keith Esplin and Roger Warner of The Eastern Idaho Water Rights Coalition spoke to the City Club audience on Thursday about water in Idaho. This timely panel will offered a deep dive into how water rights, groundwater use, and recharge efforts have shaped agriculture, industry, and community development across the region. The program also examined the recent 2024 Stipulated Agreement and what it means for future water use and conservation in Idaho. Enjoy the Listen. The Slides that Roger used during his presentation are available on our website @ https://ifcityclub.com/slides/

We hope you enjoy the Conversion we had with Wendy and Dave.Tune in to the 2025 Legislative Recap! Hear key insights on school choice, healthcare, and more.

Jenny Davidson delivered a powerful presentation on the vital role of community libraries. More than just buildings, libraries serve as meeting spaces for veterans and civic groups, provide internet access for those without it, and offer a place for seniors to gather when community centers are unavailable. They are hubs for learning, hosting programs and seminars that enrich our communities. Literacy matters, and so do our libraries. These spaces are invaluable, ensuring access to knowledge, connection, and opportunity for all.

On Dec. 19, The City Club of Idaho Falls hosted Representative Wendy Horman and Rod Gramer for a debate on the legislation she is proposing giving tax credits for parents who choose private or homeschooling for their children. Gramer argued that the proposal is comparable to school vouchers and could impose additional financial strain on public schools, which the state supreme court has already deemed underfunded. It was a fascinating and insightful discussion, highlighting the complexities and implications of education policy.

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The City Club of Idaho Falls extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lori Barber, President of CEI, for her inspiring presentation. She shared her journey to CEI and her vision for the college, highlighting its invaluable contributions to our community. We appreciate her time and the great audience who came out to listen and support her! We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast.

On Sept 19th City Club hosted Adrian Gallo, Climate Program Manager at the Idaho Conservation League. Adrian has a degree in soil science and geology. He had a lot of really great insights on the energy and conservation issues facing us today.

We hope you enjoy listening. There is also a link to his slideshow.

https://ifcityclub.com/slides/

City Club's annual evening meeting was held June 26th. Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield, spoke to our audience on her vision for public schools. She was very well spoken and gave a great presentation. We hope you enjoy listening for the first time or relistening.

Stephanie gave an insightful presentation on Idaho's water crisis on Thursday, May 16th. Her expertise and resources provided valuable perspectives, and she adeptly addressed the numerous questions from our well-attended meeting. we hope you enjoy this podcast of the meeting. The slides should be available here on our website.