More than 200,000 trees will be planted in Idaho National Forests this year as part of the 1.575 million tree pledge made by the National Association of REALTORS® in its joint initiative with the National Forest Foundation. These trees will support reforestation efforts in both the Boise and Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forests following the 2016 Pioneer Fire and 2021 Johnson Creek Fire.
Join us Friday, April 14th, 2023, from 3-6pm at the Grove Hotel Grand Ballroom in downtown Boise to celebrate the promising future of these efforts and learn how initiatives like these can help support the health and sustainability of the real estate industry for generations to come!
Attendees will:
- Learn from real estate, community, and private business professionals on resources and initiatives available in Idaho that can support REALTORS® to be leaders in residential resilience and environmental stewardship.
- Network with state and local community members while enjoying an evening of information, hors d'oeuvres, and celebration!
- RSVP for free to earn an entry ticket to the prize raffle at the event.
- Please note: Attendance at the event is necessary to be entered into the raffle as you will receive your raffle ticket upon check-in at the event.
- Charitable donations to the National Forest Foundation made at the event to aid in additional reforestation efforts can earn you additional raffle tickets.
- Example: A $1 donation plants one additional tree and earns one additional raffle ticket.
Agenda
3:00 - 3:05pm MT
Welcome and Opening Words
- Debbi Myers, 2023 Boise Regional REALTORS® President” and “Lisa Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Boise Regional REALTORS®
3:05 - 3:20pm MT
Introduction to the National Tree Planting Initiative
- Mindy Crowell, Reforestation Partnerships Director, National Forest Foundation (NFF)
- Amanda Stinton, Director of Sustainability and Leadership, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), ePRO, GREEN
3:20 - 4:00pm MT
Sustainability and the State of Idaho
This discussion will explore sustainability and resiliency issues impacting the State of Idaho and how they are addressed.
- Moderator: Gail Hartnett, REALTOR®, AHWD, MRP, CRS, PMN
- Speakers: Elaine Clegg, CEO, Valley Regional Transit; Karlee May, Executive Director, Urban Land Institute Idaho District Council; Daniel Roop, Sustainability Specialist, Treasure Valley Canopy Network and the City of Boise
4:00 - 4:10pm MT
Break & Raffle Winners Announcement
4:10 – 4:50pm MT
Residential Resilience and Community Stewardship
This discussion will explore how local initiatives, policies and programs directly impact the development, purchase, and sale of property.
- Moderator: Georgia Meacham, REALTOR®, C2EX, AHWD, ePRO, SFR, CRS, GRI, PMN
- Speakers: Denise Lundy, 2023 Idaho Association of REALTORS® President, C2EX, GRI; Steve Hubble, Climate Action Manager, City of Boise, Brett Van Paepeghem; South Idaho Project Manager, Idaho Firewise
4:50 – 5:00pm MT
Sustainability Strategy at the National Association of REALTORS®
- Tracy Kasper, 2023 National Association of REALTORS® President-Elect, AHWD, C2EX, SFR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
5:00 – 6:00pm MT
Networking, Beverages, and Hors d’oeuvres
- Abby Schembra, Reforestation Partnerships Coordinator, National Forest Foundation