National Day Of Service

“The National Day of Service is a fantastic way for people to get involved and share in this historic event,” says Sally Zive, President and CEO of United Way of Treasure Valley. “Idahoans have always looked after their neighbors, and we’re proud to be a part of a day that celebrates that spirit of community building.”

United Way has organized fourteen service projects at ten different agencies in the Treasure Valley. The events are staged throughout the day, and incorporate a wide array of community service opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Projects include winterizing homes for those in need, sorting food and clothing donations, a blood drive, sprucing up and renovating service facilities, children’s science education, reading to pre-schoolers and spending time with Veterans.

Local organizations participating in the Renew America Together: Commitment to Service project include United Way of Treasure Valley, Boise Rescue Mission, Idaho Foodbank, Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Center, American Red Cross, CATCH, The ARC, Idaho State Veteran’s Home, Boys and Girls Club of Ada County, The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Caldwell Housing Authority.

To learn more about each project and to reserve a space, register online at www.unitedwaytv.org/volunteer or contact Neva Geisler, United Way Director of Volunteer Engagement at 336-1070 ext. 122.

The registration deadline is Friday, January 16. Participation is limited to 300 volunteers.

Meridian Holiday Parade

Sweet Ride!!!! Thanks Fairly Reliable Bobs.

The official throwns of Mrs. and Miss Idaho International... Not really, but somehow they pulled it off.

Miss Teen Meridian Lyssa Quallio, Miss Teen Southern Idaho Kaylee Legault, Miss Idaho Lisa Hamman, Mrs. Idaho Brenda Mee, and Miss Teen Boise Sarah Conrad at the Meridian Holiday Parade.

Teen Southern Idaho Kaylee Legault and Miss Idaho Intl Lisa Hamman at the Meridian Holiday parade

Treasure Valley Night Light Parade

Mrs., Miss, and Pre-teen Idaho International with some of the gorgeous 2009 Idaho International contestants.

Lisa Hamman & Taylor Siems snuggle up in a blanket in hopes of not freezing... it was a good try!!!!

Queens ready to go!

Dress A Child

Dress A Child is an event put on by the Salvation Army and JCPenny's to help young kids enjoy the excitement of the Holiday Season.
After getting up really early Dominick poses with his shopping buddy Miss Idaho Int, and his mom at the Dress A Child event at JCPenny's.

Miss Idaho Int-Lisa Hamman, Miss Teen Star Stephanie Birkinbine, Miss Boise Andrea Espinosa, and Miss Teen Wilder Amanda Foster took some very deserving children on some pre-Christmas cloths shopping.





Dominick picked Lisa out of the crowd to help him find some cool new clothes at Dress A Child. The two had a blast finding the stuff that Dominick needed and wanted the most this winter

Rupert Caring and Sharing Festival

The Caring and Sharing Festival in Rupert, "Christmas City" has raised nearly $250,000 since its start 10 years ago.

Miss Idaho Int, Lisa Hamman presented the vocal and musical entertainment for the evening.
Lisa Hamman, Miss Idaho Int, signed autographs and made friends with the kids at the Caring and Sharing Festival in Rupert.

Boise Holiday Parade

Miss Idaho International Lisa Hamman with Mrs. Idaho America Jacki Walker at the Boise holiday parade.

Miss Idaho Int'l Lisa Hamman and Mrs. Idaho Int'l Brenda Mee at the Boise holiday parade

Miss Ada County America and Miss Idaho Int'l Lisa Hamman at the Boise holiday parade.

Komen Festival of Trees

The Komen tree won 1st place in the non-traditional category for the 2008 Festival of Trees!
The education committee of Susan G Komen created a beautiful tree to auction off, proceeds going to breast cancer education in our community.

Miss Idaho Int, Lisa Hamman stands next to the tree that took over 6 hours to decorate!!!

Food Drive

Mrs. Idaho International, Brenda Mee, along with KIZN invited Miss Idaho International, Lisa Hamman and this years beautiful contestants from the Miss, Teen, and Mrs. Pageant to help out with the Meridian Foodbanks food drive.
Donations this year are even more important due to the fact that the need has doubled since last year.

The pageant girls spent the chilly afternoon passing out flyers to Fred Meyer shoppers letting them know how they can help out.

Think Pink's Concert for the Cure

Think Pink's Concert for the Cure was an amazing success! Kudos to you wonderful gorgeous ladies dedictated to breast cancer education and finding a cure in our lifetime.

Think Pink, Inc & Susan G Komen members team up to kick-off the first annual Think Pink Concert for the Cure at the Garden City Collective Arts Center.

Lisa Hamman- Miss Idaho Int. & Susan G Komen Education Committee/staff enjoy the sounds of Smooth Old-Fashioned High, Dan Costello, and Ned Evett at the Concert for the Cure to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure, Boise.

Halloween 2008

Little Miss Idaho Intl 2008 Garin Harris with Miss Idaho Intl Lisa Hamman at downtown Nampa trick-or-treat

Miss Idaho Intl Lisa Hamman with her little sister Victoria at downtown Nampa trick-or-treat.

Mrs. Idaho International Brenda Mee, Mrs. Canyon County Sharene Campbel, Teen Boise Sarah Conrad, Teen Meridian Alyssia Quallio, Teen Treasure Valley Rebecca Dickerson and Miss Idaho International Lisa Hamman at the downtown Nampa trick-or-treating.

Miss Idaho International Lisa Hamman signing autographs at the downtown Nampa trick-or-treating.