May 2007
| May 1, 2007 | |
 May 1st Partnership for Prescription Drug Assistance known as (PPA). The event took place on the steps of the Capitol. PPA provides assistance for more than 2,500 brand–name medicines and a wide range of generics. The program has helped more than 3.7 million Americans in all 50 states. |
 Emmy-Award winning Talk Show Host Montel Williams is touring the country talking about a private –sector initiative, to respond to the enormous need for affordable prescription drugs |
 In addition to Montel Williams, the Governor was joined by Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden who warned consumers to be wary of other companies that claim to help them secure “free meds.”
|
 PPA has helped more than 20,000 Idahoans during the past year to secure affordable prescription drugs.
More information
about the program is available at |
| May 2, 2007 | |
|
The Giants program, initiated by the Office of the
Governor, recognizes teachers who integrate real-life applications
of science and technology into their classrooms. It is supported by
a coalition of Idaho leading technology organizations:
Hewlett-Packard, Idaho National Laboratory, Micron Foundation,
TreeTop Technologies, and Washington Group International.
This year’s winners are:
Honorable Mention Recipients included: Judy Wages, Bonners Ferry High School, Bonners
Ferry |
|
| Governor Otter's Birthday May 2, 2007 | |
|
May 2nd is the Governor’s birthday. He is 65 years old
this year.
There was a surprise birthday party for him last night. He was surprised! |
|
 |
 |
 |
 He thought he was meeting with campaign supporters. He was given a limited edition BSU Bronco Poster commemorating their perfect season. |
|
 |
| May 3, 2007 | |
 Proclamation was in honor of Dee Fery who is retiring this June after 12 yearsas a commissioner with the Idaho Commission on the Arts. She is a former chair of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, and a Governor’s Award recipient for Distinguished Service and Support of the Arts in 1996. She is a 2006 winner of the Distinguished Public Service Award from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. |
|
 Governor attending the National Day of Prayer eventon the steps of Boise City Hall on Thursday May 3rd. The Governor read a proclamation and and spokeabout the importance of prayer in this country.
|
|
| May 14, 2007 | |
 |
 |
|
The Governor delivered Community Development Block
Grant checks to rural communities in McCall.
|
|
| May 15, 2007 | |
 Dave Tuthill, the Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources taking the oath of office in front of his family. In attendance were Mr.Tuthill’s wife, two daughters, and mother. |
 Tuthill was appointed acting Director in January, and named Director by the Governor last Month at the Water Summit in Burley. |
| May 16, 2007 | |
 The GIFT program stands for Growing Idaho’s Future Teachers. It pairs young people with mentoring opportunities. Those individuals then get needed training in order to maximize their potential to teach successfully.
|
|
| May 17, 2007 | |
 The Governor and First Lady spoke with about 90 kids from the Twin Falls area at the Idaho Supreme Court.
|
 They fielded questions on everything from how much homework they each get to questions about the Governor’s name. |
| May 18, 2007 Capitol for a Day in Kooskia | |
 The Governor and employees of numerous state agencies take questions from members of the audience at “Capitol for a Day” in Kooskia. |
 The Governor poses for a picture with a family that came up to participate in the Capitol for a Day program held in Kooskia on May 18th. |
 Governor talks with a citizen who came to watch and listen during Capitol for a Day in Kooskia. |
 Governor reads the proclamation naming Kooskia Idaho’s Capitol for a Day. |
 The Mayor of Kooskia jokes with the Governor and lays claim to the State Seal during a break at Capitol for a Day in Kooskia.
|
|
| May 18, 2007 - Lewis-Clark State College Commencement Ceremony | |
 Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and President Dene Thomas of Lewis and Clark State College lead faculty and graduates at the school’s spring commencement exercises held on Friday May 18th. |
 The Governor and President Dene Thomas, LCSC. |
 The Governor and First Lady Lori Otter attend a pre-commencement reception at President’s Dene Thomas’ home on the campus of Lewis and Clark State College.
|
|
| May 24, 2007 | |
| Governor arriving at the Academy Roosevelt Center School in Pocatello. This school is for 1st through 7th graders. | |
 |
 |
 Governor and First Lady visit a second grade classroom. |
 The Governor and First Lady greet members of the Pocatello Rotary. Both the Governor and First Lady addressed the group which is the third oldest Rotary Club in Idaho.
|
| May 25, 2007 | |
 The Governor prepares to speak to a group at the Ranch of Jim Rogers in Pocatello. The event was hosted by the Building Contractors Association and area realtors who announced the creation of a scholarship fund in the Governor’s name. |
 The Governor takes a photo with youngsters who helped at the reception announcing the CL “BUTCH” OTTER Scholarship. The scholarship was put together by the Building Contractors Association.
|
| May 31, 2007 | |
 Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is joined by Dr. Bob Kustra, President of Boise State University, and Milford Terrell on the State Board of Education to announce funding for the new voter approved College of Western Idaho. Voters approved the creation of the new community college in May. This week the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation announced they would donate $10 million toward that effort.
|
|
Previous Month