Boise Staff Office Annual Christmas Celebration
Last week Boise staff employees joined Dustin Miller for a little Christmas cheer. As has become tradition, everyone gathers in the lobby for our tree lighting, with new employees encouraged to bring an ornament that is expressive of them. Christmas carols are sung and then everyone shares a buffet of finger-foods.
Those less fortunate are not forgotten. Each year the fiscal bureau leads the Cold Hands & Warm Hearts campaign, collecting donations of new winter hats, gloves/mittens, socks and scarves. A gift wrapped donation box is under the Christmas tree ready to accept these gifts for our fellow neighbors in the Treasure Valley.
A special thanks to Julia Lauch, Jay Hein, and Rick Finis for delivering a fresh cut tree for all to enjoy.
Robbie Johnson Assists ISP, Moscow Police
After multiple weeks of long, difficult hours, Idaho State Police providing public information assistance for the King Road Homicide investigation needed spelled. That's when the Governor's office called IDL and asked if Robbie Johnson, a senior public information officer out of the Boise staff office, could help by leading communications for the incident.
Bringing her unique blend of real-world newsroom experience and wildfire communication skills, Robbie has helped the Moscow PD advance their investigation, provided critical information to the community, and hopefully brought a degree of comfort to the families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. She completed her two-week detail with ISP on Monday.
This is just another example of when a community is in need, IDL is there.
Seasonal Firefighters Recruitment Underway
With the next fire season just around the corner, IDL is already stepping up its efforts to recruit seasonal firefighters. The 2023 seasonal hiring application is available online and materials promoting firefighter recruitment have been updated.
New "Fast Facts for Board Members" Webpage Launched
In the past, when IDL provided onboarding orientation for new Board members and their staff, the agency prepared a printed binder of material. The unfortunate problem with binders is that they become outdated shortly after printing.
To address this problem and create a resource of ongoing usefulness, IDL launched a new, private webpage for Board members and their staff called Fast Facts for Board Members. The page is available via the memorable address www.idl.idaho.gov/fast.
The page outlines the most common authorities under which the Board and Department operate, provides quick links to vital information like IDL staff contact information, timber sale plans, asset management information, and more.
IDL Reminds Staff About Winter Safety
In the latest edition of IDL Safety News, safety officer Vikki Snider connects staff with resources for winter depression, provides practical tips for preparing for vehicular emergencies, and offers advice for staying active when the weather is too cold for outside exercise.
Capital Singers Provide Christmas Cheer, Students Receive Big Check
 On Tuesday angelic Christmas melodies filled the capitol's rotunda as a choir group from Capital High School, the Capital Singers, serenaded the Land Board and onlookers. On behalf of the Land Board, Governor Brad Little also presented a record-setting, giant check representing the endowment money distributed to Idaho’s public schools this school year.
The distribution for fiscal year 2023 for public schools is $61,532,200, which is nearly $7 million more than the previous year!
Staff Leaving IDL
We wish these people the very best in their new endeavors.
- Dyan Eason, Kootenai Valley Forest Protective District
- Chelsey Sanders, Jerome Field Office
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