June 24th Program with Mountain Pacific Quality Health and the Small Businesses Association
From our host Jim Smith:
Greetings Everyone,
The red-coated Helena Ambassadors, assisted ably by Boy Scouts from the troops in town, will raise the American flag at 12 noon on July 4th in Centennial Park. Please c'mon down to the Park and take part in this ceremony. These simple ceremonies—raising a flag; having a parade, or an ice cream social; visiting a cemetery; speaking with a veteran about his or her service—are the things that keep us aware and united.
I’ve kept an article from The New Republic in my files since it was published in 1982. Entitled ‘The Idea of the Nation’ by Samuel H. Beer, here’s the quote that caught my attention then:
I’ve kept an article from The New Republic in my files since it was published in 1982. Entitled ‘The Idea of the Nation’ by Samuel H. Beer, here’s the quote that caught my attention then:
“What we are attempting has never before been attempted by any country at any time. It is to create within a liberal, democratic framework a society in which vast numbers of both black and white people live in free and equal intercourse—political, economic and social. It is a unique, stupendous demand, but the national idea will let us be satisfied with nothing less.”
This national idea is deeply rooted in local governments, be they county commissions, city councils or school boards. Indeed, local elected officials and the citizens who do the electing, are the strong foundation of the national idea.
With that in mind, it’s great to see that the stage is set for Helena’s municipal elections this November. The voters will elect two city commissioners and one mayor this Fall. There are two candidates for the office of mayor: Wilmot Collins and Sonda Gaub; and four candidates for the two open commission seats: Steve Allen, Eric Feaver, Troy McGee and Melinda Reed. I’m sure we’ll be hearing from and learning about these individuals in the coming months. Perhaps Hometown Helena will devote one of our Thursday morning meetings to a conversation with these candidates. In the meantime, get registered to vote. And, please educate yourselves about these candidates and the issues that motivated them to run for office. For today, it’s enough to thank these individuals for their willingness to lead and serve the people Helena. So, from Hometown Helena to these six individuals: Thank You and Good Luck.
With that in mind, it’s great to see that the stage is set for Helena’s municipal elections this November. The voters will elect two city commissioners and one mayor this Fall. There are two candidates for the office of mayor: Wilmot Collins and Sonda Gaub; and four candidates for the two open commission seats: Steve Allen, Eric Feaver, Troy McGee and Melinda Reed. I’m sure we’ll be hearing from and learning about these individuals in the coming months. Perhaps Hometown Helena will devote one of our Thursday morning meetings to a conversation with these candidates. In the meantime, get registered to vote. And, please educate yourselves about these candidates and the issues that motivated them to run for office. For today, it’s enough to thank these individuals for their willingness to lead and serve the people Helena. So, from Hometown Helena to these six individuals: Thank You and Good Luck.
We’ve got another great program lined up for this week’s Hometown (see below). Please zoom in and enjoy this Thursday’s Hometown Helena. You’ll be glad you did!
Jim Smith
- Sara Medley, CEO of Mountain Pacific Quality Health, "a nonprofit health care improvement organization that partners within our communities to provide solutions for better health" and started in Helena in 1973.
- Andy Shirliff with the Small Business Administration, which recently meeting with business in all of Montana's 56 Counties
- Watch the June 24 Program courtesy of Anderson ZurMuehlen Technology Services:
- July 8: Affordable Housing
- July 22: Impacts of Recreation -- Including Greg Lemon
- August 12: Human Trafficking -- Including Sheriff Dutton, The Friendship Center, and The Helena Indian Alliance
Here are the notes from the chat!
Anderson ZurMuehlen Technology Services, a division of Anderson ZurMuehlen,
Anderson ZurMuehlen Technology Services, a division of Anderson ZurMuehlen,
is pleased to host today’s HomeTown Helena Zoom meeting.
Shawn White Wolf: Applications for the Lewis and Clark County Reserve Deputies are due
June 25, 2021. These are volunteer positions. https://www.joinlccso.org/
Matt Elsaesser - 406 Recycling & 406 Compost: Lovin’ Montana Clean-Up this Saturday and
SundayJoin Helena Parks and Rec, 406 Recycling, and Miss Mermaid Montana 2021 Faith
Conaway in making Helena beautiful for summer! More details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/973712836731331/
smedley: Thank you Rachel for taking time to speak at the Helena Chamber's Top Investor
breakfast yesterday AM, talking about our housing situation.
Steve Allen: And thank you Rachel for all the hard work you're doing on Helena's budget andfor a great presentation of it last night at the Helena Citizens' Council meeting. Much
appreciated.
Shari Hagengruber: Very cool, Emily! :)
Beth Brown: Great project!
Shawn White Wolf: 1st Helena Police Department Citizen Academy on September 7, 2021.
This is an 8-week course to be held on Tuesday evenings. I believe there are more than 30
people who have signed up. https://www.helenamt.gov/government/departments/police-
department
Alana’s iPhone: Do you see this meeting ever going back to meeting in person ?
Ann Waickman: Alana - I believe we return to an in person meeting in mid- to- late
September
Alana’s iPhone: great - thanks! Back at the MT Club ie TBD?
Ann Waickman: Yes, at the MT Club.
Shawn White Wolf: Is there going to be a 3rd vaccination shot required or necessary?
Emily McVey: The planning committee is hoping that we will be back to in person at the MT
Club starting Sept. 23. We are working on an in person/on site meeting at Shodair Sept. 9.
Beth Brown: Email Sara at smedley(at)mpqhf.org
Beth Brown: We invite you to learn more about us at www.mpqhf.org, or interact with us and
learn more about improving health and what's going on with health care by finding us on
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Beth Brown: Healthy Living for Life - hlf.life
Beth Brown: Learn about what exams and screenings are recommended for you, according to
your age - GetItChecked.com
smedley: Great presentation Andy.
Andy Shirtliff: Thank you, Sara! I enjoyed your presentation as well. :)
Matt Elsaesser - 406 Recycling & 406 Compost: Thank you AZ!!
Andy Shirtliff: Thank you1
