Mandi Wright, a member of the Eagle 616 Lions Club and part owner of Wright Brothers Construction, sits down with Mayor Jason Pierce to discuss how the Eagle 616 Lions Club was established in Eagle, Idaho. Together, they explore the many ways that nonprofit charities contribute to the betterment of our community through their annual service projects. She also shares some of the upcoming fundraising opportunities including the Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament in September, the bi-annual blood drives, and the various charities they support including placing wreaths at Veteran Memorial headstones. Mandi shares what is required to be a member of the Eagle 616 Lions Club, as well as the optional voluntary opportunities. Mandi and Eagle 616 Lions Club's commitment to living right aligns with Eagle's motto, "Life, Done right." A special thank you to amproductions1.com for producing this video.
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00:00 Introduction to the Explore Eagle podcast
00:30 Introduction to Eagle 616 Lions Club
00:45 Introduction of Mandi Wright, Wright Brothers Construction and how Eagle 616 Lions Club got established.
01:53 Mission of the Lions Club: Getting involved in your community and helping others
2:27 How the Eagle 616 Lions Club chooses charitable projects
2:40 Kids in Need West Ada service partnership
4:01 Why Mandi chose to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions
4:48 Examples of different service organizations and causes they have helped with.
5:13 Placing flags at the Veterans Memorial
5:26 Biggest Fundraiser: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament
6:10 Bi-annual Blood Drives in Eagle
6:52 Where to find Eagle 616 Lions events
7:30 How to join Eagle 616 Lions and what are membership requirements
8:18 Eagle 616 Lions Meetings
9:10 How to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions
9:45 Time commitments to volunteer with Eagle 616 Lions
10:24 Financial commitments to be a member of Eagle 616 Lions
10:40 The best part of being a member of Eagle 616 Lions
11:06 What Eagle is all about, getting people involved in helping our community.
11:50 Ways to get involved: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament
12:23 What “Life, Done Right.” means to Mandi.
TIMESTAMP
00:00 Introduction to the Explore Eagle podcast
00:30 Introduction to Eagle 616 Lions Club
00:45 Introduction of Mandi Wright, Wright Brothers Construction and how Eagle 616 Lions Club got established.
01:53 Mission of the Lions Club: Getting involved in your community and helping others
2:27 How the Eagle 616 Lions Club chooses charitable projects
2:40 Kids in Need West Ada service partnership
4:01 Why Mandi chose to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions
4:48 Examples of different service organizations and causes they have helped with.
5:13 Placing flags at the Veterans Memorial
5:26 Biggest Fundraiser: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament
6:10 Bi-annual Blood Drives in Eagle
6:52 Where to find Eagle 616 Lions events
7:30 How to join Eagle 616 Lions and what are membership requirements
8:18 Eagle 616 Lions Meetings
9:10 How to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions
9:45 Time commitments to volunteer with Eagle 616 Lions
10:24 Financial commitments to be a member of Eagle 616 Lions
10:40 The best part of being a member of Eagle 616 Lions
11:06 What Eagle is all about, getting people involved in helping our community.
11:50 Ways to get involved: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament
12:23 What “Life, Done Right.” means to Mandi.