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Education Foundation chosen for Light the World Giving Machine; board invited to support student involvement
Summary
Courtney Fisher told trustees the district education foundation was selected as a local charity for the Light the World Giving Machine; presenters said the initiative raised nearly $3 million across participating cities last year and highlighted volunteer, choir and parade opportunities for students.
Courtney Fisher introduced guests from the Light the World Giving Machine initiative and said the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 Education Foundation was selected as one of five local charities to be featured. A presenter described the machine as a charitable 'vending' experience and said, across participating cities last year, the initiative raised nearly $3 million. "We were just a few dollars short of $1,000,000 in Pocatello," the presenter observed, and outlined how student choirs, bands and community volunteers boosted participation.
Board members asked practical questions about timing, machine size and student engagement. Presenters said the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers transport and credit-card fees, enabling organizers to state that 100% of donations go to participating charities. The presenters invited trustees and district musicians to volunteer and noted plans for parade participation and in-school performances during the machine’s multi-week appearance.
