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Welcome
Humanists of Idaho is a non-profit corporation organized to promote ethical, democratic, and naturalistic humanism in the state of Idaho through public awareness, education, and community involvement.
HOI News
Crop Walk 2007 was a big success. HOI walkers raised several hundred dollars, most of which went to the Idaho Food Bank. For information on how to help make next holiday season a bright spot for a struggling family, contact Kari Rowe, our Charitable Co-ordinator.
HOI volunteers did well at the Idaho Public Television fundraiser in March, 2008. Hats off to Jan for putting it all together, and to all those who manned the phones. Anyone interested in volunteering for the IPUTV telethon in March, 2009, or have questions regarding any of our other charitable programs, should contact Kari Rowe, our Charitable Co-Ordinator.
Darwin's birthday celebration was at Paul and Nancy's home in February. Good food and conversation, plus a little game of "Who am I?".
Don't forget that our monthly discussion meeting is on the 4th Monday of the month, 6:30, at the Flick's Theater, upstairs, in the Loft. We held our annual elctions in May, with officers retaining their positions except for the position of Charitable Co-ordinator. Jan Rowe was replaced by daughter Kari Rowe in that position. We added a new title - Program Director - and Elected Wally Keltner to that post. Welcome aboard Wally.
Are you a humanist?
Humanist philosophies have arisen separately in many different cultures over many thousands of years. Today, even though most have never assigned a label to their most cherished ideas about life, knowledge, ethics, purpose, and the universe, a significant portion of society shares this non-religious approach to life. Whether or not they use the term humanism, tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people around the world agree with the humanist philosophy of living a happy and productive life based on reason and compassion.
What about you?
- Do you think of yourself as scientific or rational?
- Do you believe that values should come from human empathy and scientific understanding?
- Are you skeptical of the supernatural or life after death?
- Do you believe in enjoying life and helping others?
If so, you might be one of the millions of humanists -- people who live meaningful, fulfilling lives based on reason and compassion.
To learn more about humanism and the humanist community, see our Introduction to Humanism page.
Upcoming Events
Boise Humanism Meetup
4th Monday of every month
Humanists of Idaho holds its monthly meetings at the Flicks Theater, Upper Loft, 646 Fulton St, Boise. Meetups are open to the public, beginning at 6:30PM with supper, informal chat, and Official Business, with general discussion or presentations starting at 7:30PM. Future programs include:
July - Idaho Equality Committee Presentation
August - American Cancer Society Presentation
September - Book Discussion: "The Great Turning"
October - Planned Parenthood Presentation
Feb 2009 - Charles Darwin program (still in planning)
For more information, contact our Program Director - Wally Keltner.
BUUF Humanist Group
Second Sunday of every month at 11 AM, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett in Garden City.
Humanist members of the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hold a monthly discussion group. All are welcome to attend.
Have an event you would like listed here? Send your announcements to us at idaho@humanists.net .
Recent News
Paul and Rachel tied the knot
Paul and Rachel were married in the evening of the 21st of June. A Humanist Solstice wedding, with HOI's Vice President and Celebrant officiating. How appropriate. Unfortunately, they will be leaving us in July, as they move to the Midwest. We wish them all the best in their new adventure.
National Day of Reason was the first week of May countering the national Day of Prayer, 10 Amendments day was also in May, celebrating the rights and freedoms granted us by the first ten amendments to the Constitution, aka The Bill of Rights. Everyone is encourage to write letters to the editor honoring this document of basic human freedoms.
Our May meeting featured a speaker from the Agency for New Americans, highlighting the obstacles and challenges of resttling refugees into American cultures.
Speakers from The Idaho Equality Committee will give a presentation at our July meeting. They are affiliated with the new Community Center in Garden City, and focus on diversity and awareness.
October and November saw several succesful donation campaigns. Crop walk raised several hundred dollars for hunger relief, and more than $1000 dollars, plus necessities, were raised for Interfaith Sanctuary.
Contact Information
Humanists of Idaho
P.O. Box 44913
Boise, ID 83711-0913
idaho@humanists.net
http://idaho.humanists.net
President: Paul Rolig
Vice President: D G Van Curen(Van)
