Lobby Days
Lobby Day and the Taste of Idaho Outfitting Dinner Reception is a premier event during legislative session. A group of IOGA volunteers meet and greet elected leaders while sharing information on industry related concerns. After a day of informal and formal meetings at the Statehouse, approximately 150 persons enjoy the wild game dishes, breads, dutch oven desserts and assorted beverages at the Basque Center. IOGA's reception is one of the most popular events during the legislative session. Leftovers are donated to local charities.
Lobby Day is also an important event, helping IOGA bolster its presence at the Statehouse and deepen connections with our elected leaders and partners. A consistent membership presence at the Statehouse each winter is invaluable. Legislators are more likely to call a local outfitter to seek information on an issue or contact IOGA staff and or our professional lobbyist before casting a vote because of IOGA's consistent involvement at the Statehouse each winter that builds and maintains relationships, trust and communication.
We urge members to participate in Lobby Days, an uplifting, fun and signature IOGA event!
History of Lobby Day
The purpose of the mid-February IOGA Lobby Day is to make contact with elected leaders, share and gather information related to industry issues. Lobby Days begins with afternoon food preparation and an evening member orientation on current issues. The following day a crew of IOGA volunteers continue food preparation while other members join the IOGA Executive Director and its lobbyist in making both formal and informal contact with elected leaders at the Idaho Statehouse. The "Taste of Idaho Outfitting" reception at the Basque Center in downtown Boise features wild game and fish recipes, breads, salads, desserts and assorted beverages. 100-200 people enjoy this reception, which is one of the most popular events during the legislative session. Leftovers are donated to appropriate organizations.
A consistent membership presence at the Statehouse each winter is invaluable. Legislators are more likely to call a local outfitter to seek information on a specific issue, contact IOGA staff and our professional lobbyist before casting a vote because of IOGA's consistent presence at the Statehouse each winter that builds and maintains relationships, trust, and communication.