About Us

Mission Statement: Forerunner Inc. exists to organize and support the Bonners Ferry Fourth of July Celebration, bringing the community together to honor American independence through safe, family-friendly events that celebrate patriotism, unity, and local pride.

Our 2026 Team

  • Charli and Lucas Turner (+family and employees) - Parade

  • Linda Lederhos - Vendor Coordinator

  • Scott Stover / Marilyn Lorensen - Musical Entertainment

  • Libby Reeves - Fundraising Coordinator

  • Adam Reeves, Forest Clark, JR Fischer, Brodie Becker, April Becker, John Becker - Fireworks

  • Bethany Fonda, Adam Reeves, April Becker - lots of our “day of” errand running and “rover” help as well as our Emcees for the evening.

  • John Becker & Family - The other stuff (fundraising, permits, scripting, planning, management, etc.)

FORERUNNER INC BOARD MEMBERS

John Becker, April Becker and Adam Reeves

FORERUNNER INC OFFICERS

President - John Becker

Vice President - April Becker

Secretary - Adam Reeves

Our regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month January - July. We hold additional meetings on the same day in September and December. If you would like to attend, please use the Contact Us page to find out where we are meeting.



We have an open position that we would like to fill! Do you have the volunteer spirit and want to give back to your community?

  • Secretary (Officer Position):  The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings, read the minutes of the previous meetings, keep a roll of members, and carry on all correspondence for the association. The Secretary shall at the expiration of the term of office submit all club documents to the successor of the office (Volunteer basis, 1 year terms January - December)