Chris Bruce — Was said to have been on a subcommittee call earlier in the week and discussed the event with Secretary McGrane.
Mike Moyle — Mentioned as one of the signers of the thank-you letter.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Likely the 'Jan' referenced as part of the ongoing discussion, though the transcript is truncated and the identification is uncertain.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Likely the 'Jan' addressed in the discussion; the speaker says they do not want to take away her thunder.
Janie Ward-Engelking — The question is directed to Cruz or Ellsworth; 'Ellsworth' refers to Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, who has been presenting on the Ambassador Program.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Jan is referenced as someone who will follow up after the meeting; identification is uncertain but likely Janie Ward-Engelking.
Van Burtenshaw — The speaker asks whether there is more tribal participation across the state.
Joe Palmer — The speaker says Joe Palmer joined them at the Freedom Truck this morning.
Carly May — Carly May is introduced as the hired event planner working with the organizers, and she is further described as someone who helps plan many local events and coordinate the event’s logistics.
Carolyn Hawley — Tentatively may serve as MC to help manage the flow between speakers, bands, and performers.
Josh Ritter — Josh Ritter is highlighted as the biggest name on the stage and noted as a Moscow native with Idaho roots, then referenced again in the celebration graphics as part of the event lineup.
Jeff Tucker — Associated with Idaho Public Television and the parallel broadcast effort.
Melissa Davlin — Will work with Idaho Public Television on live broadcast interviews and coverage.
Carly — Referenced as part of the event planning team receiving a committed $20,000.
Chad Marvin — Chad Marvin, along with Ellie May, is identified as a performer who specifically requested additional funding, later clarified as an additional $2,000 to $3,000 in compensation for performing.
Ellie May — Ellie May, along with Chad Marvin, is identified as having specifically requested additional funding, with the request later clarified as an additional $2,000 to $3,000 in compensation for performing.
Dale Hawkins — Ellsworth raised concerns about approving the override without seeing actual dollars spent and asked what the paramedic override would cost. The discussion then continued with Tricia Ellsworth explaining that more than $30,000 of the available amount came from fundraising her office had done and that her office had already carried much of the cost and legwork. She emphasized that she did not want an open checkbook, urged the committee to keep the request reasonable, and suggested a $5,000 override while noting people could be comfortable in the Capitol building.
Doug Okuniewicz — Was asked to comment on the concern about the override and spending.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explained that the issue is approval for future commitments, not just paying bills already incurred, and said additional funding is needed.
Doug Okuniewicz — Stated the paramedics cost is $1,500 and said unused money would return to the committee.
Doug Okuniewicz — Referenced as having presented the budget request and the need for flexibility if receipts exist.
Doug Okuniewicz — Was addressed as the person to respond to the follow-up questions.
Doug Okuniewicz — Began explaining the request and said the event is a major event with many variables.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explained the event planning challenges and said he had spoken with Representative Bruce before the meeting.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explained the need for flexible funding, noted daily rather than bi-weekly coordination, and said some decoration costs are being handled outside the committee.
Doug Okuniewicz — Outlined the event costs, including trailers, paramedics, water, and additional compensation for performers.
Doug Okuniewicz — Stated the total request amounts with and without the performance piece and said he expects help covering water costs.
Doug Okuniewicz — Referenced as having raised the need for the additional appropriation.
Doug Okuniewicz — Referenced as having noted the project came in under budget.
Doug Okuniewicz — Asked to confirm the appropriation amount.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explains the original request was $177,000 and that $131,000 was ultimately funded.
Doug Okuniewicz — Asked to respond to concerns about the expenses.
Doug Okuniewicz — Defends the work as being specifically for the office and says the debate is not healthy.
Doug Okuniewicz — Emphasizes that the funding is dedicated to the America 250 capital celebration and not a blank check.
Doug Okuniewicz — Thanked after defending the dedicated funding.
Doug Okuniewicz — Invited to continue with additional questions.
Christy Zito — Raised concern about the budget amount and said he would be willing to fund $1,000 now if it is an actual expense.
Christy Zito — Asked Secretary McGrane to break down the $10,000 request and the $1,500 paramedic cost.
Christy Zito — Thanked Secretary McGrane and introduced a new question.
Christy Zito — Asked how much money remained available at the committee's disposal.
Christy Zito — Was asked whether he was making a motion.
Christy Zito — Asked whether the co-chair may make motions and then moved to approve an additional $10,000 appropriation for the America 250 capital celebration.
Christy Zito — His motion to approve the additional $10,000 appropriation was seconded.
Haley — Was asked to provide the remaining available amount.
James Ruchti — Senator Adams responds to questions about the project’s budget and then redirects the discussion back to the America 250 capital celebration. He withdraws his earlier motion and makes a new, clarified motion to appropriate $10,000 in spending authority for the celebration, with the motion subsequently repeated and clarified to specify that the funds would cover event-related costs such as paramedics, campers for performers, water, and performer compensation.
David Cannon — Treasurer Ellsworth is involved in a sustained exchange about whether the project came in under budget and whether the $10,000 request is tied to unapproved work or expenses. The discussion centers on the project not falling below the $131,000 mark, the treasurer’s office being implicated in the contract issue, and objections over suggestions that the expenses were improper or unauthorized.
Jim Guthrie — Seconds the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Thanked after the motion carries.
Jim Guthrie — Thanked for asking for information about the program.
Jim Guthrie — Thanked for asking about the Great American State Fair.