This month, we are thrilled to introduce Pat Pyke from the Silver Sage Girl Scouts chapter as our featured member. We asked Pat a few questions about herself and what it's like representing such an inspiring organization. Here's what she had to say:

What is your favorite film?
“My Cousin Vinny”

What is the best book you've read recently?
“Educated” by Tara Westover

What sport do you enjoy watching most?
Tie! Women’s ice hockey and NCAA men’s basketball (I was a Cameron Crazie!)

Who is the most interesting historical figure?
Emily Warren Roebling, who assumed oversight of the Brooklyn Bridge construction from 1872-1883 after her chief engineer husband fell ill.

What is your favorite hobby or thing to do during the weekend?
Play boardgames with my funny family members.

Favorite Idaho escape?
Like the salmon, I return to Redfish Lake.

Favorite place in Boise to take a visitor?
MK Nature Center by the Boise Greenbelt.

What is the most important trend in your business or industry?
In 2019, more than ever, girls need to have their own special space — to try new things, to be engineers and entrepreneurs, to adventure in the outdoors, to raise their hands, to be themselves together, to lead, to grow, to thrive.

What is the best advice you've received?
Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly.

​Who is a local business or business person you admire?
Megan Bryant, improv trainer, author, and speaker. Her bravery as a businesswoman is extreme. Plus she’s real and joyful and inspiring and funny.

What is the number one reason to do business with your company or organization?
So that every girl can discover her strengths and passions.

What do you enjoy most about your company or organization?
I am astonished daily by the passion, purpose, and joy of the hundreds of volunteers, both women and men, who mentor Girl Scouts, our next generation of leaders. Caring adult volunteers are the special ingredient when combined with robust skill-building programming, that empowers girls to empower themselves and that levels the playing field for girls from all backgrounds.

Tell us about a current or upcoming project or company-wide initiative.
We want to make sure every girl across our region has the chance to benefit from Girl Scouts’ girl-first, girl-led curriculum in STEM, outdoors, life skills and entrepreneurship ... and have a lot of fun and friendships doing it. Girl Scouts thrive compared to their peers in educational and life success. Research confirms it! We invite all business leaders, education leaders, parents, faith community leaders, and everyone to help form or sponsor “A Troop in Every School.”
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1.  Attend an event
Our online events calendar is your one stop shop for finding a chamber event to attend. Here are three events you won’t want to miss this month:

• Business After Hours Trade Show at Washington Federal
• Business Education Series: Culture & Brand Camp with Peppershock Media
• CEO Speaker Series Featuring Bret Moffett of Power Engineers

Follow the links to register!
 
​2.  Join a committee or council
There are 9 groups here at the chamber whose participants work together to elevate business interests to local, state and federal government. Contact Bre Brush at bbrush@boisechamber.org to get involved.

• Small Business Advisory Council
• Transportation Committee
• Nonprofit Council
• Education & Workforce Committee
• Government Affairs Committee
• Financial Services Industry Advisory Board*
• Healthcare Industry Advisory Board*
• Food & Agri-Business Advisory Board*
• Travel Industry Advisory Board*

*Additional fee

This month, we are thrilled to introduce Trail 27's Kealy Baughman as our featured member. We asked Kealy a few questions about herself and what it's like showing homes in Boise, not by foot but by bike! Here's what she had to say:

What is your favorite film?
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Steve Martin is so funny.
 
What is the best book you've read recently?
The Art of Gathering. There is an art to gathering and hosting, which I love to do!
 
What sport do you enjoy watching most?
College volleyball — I played and coached at University of Washington and still love it!
 
Who is the most interesting historical figure?
Teddy Roosevelt — he had enough forethought to establish our national parks.
 
What is your favorite hobby or thing to do during the weekend?
When we are not mountain biking in the foothills, we are biking downtown or the North End to enjoy the local scene.
 
Favorite Idaho escape?
We love packing the Sprinter Van up with the kids and our bikes and spending time in McCall and Driggs.
 
Favorite place in Boise to take a visitor?
I love to show friends and family who are visiting around the North End by e-bike and go up to our favorite restaurant on the Bench, Petite 4.
 
What is the most important trend in your business or industry?
We have found that keeping the "trend" of personal relationships alive is the most valuable. We make sure our clients know we are always here for them.
 
What is the best advice you've received?
Be kind and work hard.
 
Who is a local business or business person you admire?
Sarah and Dave Kelly (aka 'DK') at Petit 4. Every food venture they build turns to gold. From Bleubird to Petit 4 and soon they will announce their next venture, which I am the most excited about, because it will be the 'hub of my hood.'
 
What is the number one reason to do business with your company or organization?
We won’t stop until our clients LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE. We provide guidance with an in-depth consultation so we can lead our clients to self-discovery by helping them identify their ideal lifestyle.
 
What do you enjoy most about your company or organization?                
Unlike most real estate brokerages where Realtors are competing with one another, we truly work as a team so every Trail 27 client has access to at least two Realtors. Someone is always available for our clients, even when our Realtors are taking time off work to enjoy their ideal lifestyle.
 
Tell us about a current or upcoming project or company-wide initiative.
Trail 27 is launching our "Buy Boise by Bike" monthly event on April 27. This is a fun, unique, and low-pressure way look at houses. We will all meet up at the Trail 27 office, and one of our Realtors will lead a tour of new listings in the North End by bicycle. We typically see about six houses in 2 hours and all skills levels are welcome. We have a few bicycles available for folks who reserve them in advance, and we encourage all attendees to wear a helmet. We also recently purchased a fleet of electric bicycles from Idaho Mountain Touring, which are available for private showings and tours. We are super excited to show how fun, safe, and easy it is to get around Boise by bike!