Rotary Bee A Publication of Club 24 The Salt Lake City Rotary Club Volume 40 July 2015 Number 1 Tuesday, July 7 at the Little America, 555 S Main Street STATUS OF ROTARY WORLDWIDE John Hewko, Secretary General, Rotary International Club 24 is in for a rare treat as John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, will speak to our club on the dynamic changes in store for Rotary. Mr. Hewko oversees a staff of 800 at RI World Headquarters in Evanston, IL, and seven international offices. From 2004 to 2009 Hewko was vice president for operations and compact development for the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government agency established in 2004 to deliver foreign assistance to the world s poorest countries. This is a meeting you will definitely want to attend. Tuesday, July 14 at the Marriott, 75 South West Temple BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD Glade Hamilton, District 5420 Governor We will talk about how and why Rotarians can be a gift to the world. We will explore the importance of furthering the cause of Rotary in the community and the world. We will discuss how Rotary unites influence to do good and work to establish world peace one person at a time. A summary of Champion Club Challenge goals will be presented and reviewed. Ultimately, the objective is to motivate Rotarians and their families to be passionate about Rotary engagement. Glade & Vicki Hamilton Tuesday, July 21 at the Marriott, 75 South West Temple NARCOTIC ADDICTION: YOU ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION Jay Bishoff, MD, Intermountain Urological Institute The Utah Pharmaceutical Drug Community Project is a multi-sector public health partnership to increase the potential for broader impact and mitigate the health burden of prescription drug misuse, abuse and overdose death. Intermountain Healthcare, as one of the partners, has taken the lead on public awareness, provider education, and access to treatment, three of Utah Pharmaceutical Drug Community Project areas of emphasis. Tuesday, July 28, at the Red Lion, 161 W 600 S STATE OF THE ECONOMY Randy Shumway, President & CEO, Cicero Group Randy Shumway will discuss the state of the international, national, and state economies. He will explore some of the reasons Utah s economy has rebounded effectively and the types of topics the nation must more openly debate if we are to position the United States for more robust and sustainable economic progress.
After Hours at Tracy Aviary Photos by Scott Rosenbush 2
After Hours at Tracy Aviary Club members enjoyed a delightful social and learning event at Salt Lake's Tracy Aviary, one of the city's treasures. Club member and Aviary Director, Tim Brown and his staff treated Rotarians to VIP tours followed by a delicious summer picnic dinner. Fabulous gourmet fare and topped off with a sweet-tooth satisfying s mores bar. Smiles all around. Photos by Mike Deputy 3
After Hours at Tracy Aviary Photos by Mike Deputy 4
After Hours at Tracy Aviary Photos by Mike Deputy 5
Piñata Factory Service Project in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Yes, But Is There Candy Inside? Club 24 members and their families attending the District Conference in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico provided service by rebuilding and painting a piñata factory. Top photo from left, Devin Thorpe, Russ Fericks, Paul Young, Piñata Factory Director, and Ryan and Marcus Wathen. 6
Franklin Elementary 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony Dr. Vivian Lee, CEO of the University of Utah Medical System, told Club 24 the amazing "Utah" story of a world class health care system making the health care universe better. 7 In this pic from left to right: Vicky Davison, Dr. Lee, John Pace. The school year has come to a close and our students have participated in the 6th Grade Promotion (above). I know we all hope that our club s efforts will contribute to the future happiness and success of our students. I have confidence that it is so. Tutors, thank you very much for all of your time and effort this past year. We will resume tutoring the week after Labor Day, September 14-18. Please let me know if you would like to participate; I hope you will join us. The invitation is extended to club members and friends to join the fun for 2015-2016. RSVP to: myoung@yesco.com. With appreciation, Mike Young
Scott Leckman, Out and About Near and Far for Rotary Club 24 s Past President Scott Leckman poses with Mrs. Dorrity s students after presenting them with their Junior Achievement Certificates. At right, Scott presents a Club 24 banner to the Fresh Start Rotary Club of Shanghai, China. 8
Welcome Awesome New Member Carly L. Thornton Independent Contractor for Nonprofits and Governmental Organizations I am a Utah native, currently residing in Sugar House with my husband Scott and our faithful dog, Butros. After finally emerging from years of higher education with two graduate degrees, I spent the past few years working for nonprofits and political campaigns. I plan to continue my career working in political, governmental, and nonprofit organizations. I love hiking, traveling, cooking, reading, and any activity where I can bring my fourlegged buddy along. I am thrilled to finally become a part of Rotary and continue getting to know and serve alongside of the greatest community in the world Salt Lake City. 9
What Does a Rotary Club Do? Someone asked that question once, and I stood there feeling like a dunce! What do our Rotarians do? I hemmed and hawed a time or two, Then said, "We gather for a meal and ask each other how we feel Get our food and have some fun, chattering till the meal is done. We get club business out of the way and have the program of the day. Some are good... and some are great! And... some run on 'til fairly late" But then my friend, he turned to go. "That wasn't" he said, "What I want to know." I've thought a lot about this since... What could I possibly say to convince My friend that Rotary does more than meet... greet... take a seat... then eat? Well, this is how I would make amends, by explaining Rotary to my friends. Two billion children are healthy today, in lands both near and far away Who otherwise might be lame... or dead, from polio... that childhood dread! And hungry children are being fed, through better ways to grow their bread. Rotarians in many lands are teaching, and doctors of all kinds are reaching Out to heal the sick and lame, with little thought for wealth or fame And men and women are meeting the need, to teach little children how to read. Youth come from every land, in answer to our outstretched hand. To learn, to know us and know our ways, bringing peace and friendship to all our days. And clubs are formed in every nation, for fellowship and conversation; For education and information, and practicing the cultivation Of peace on earth, and goodwill to all, and a speedy end to every wall Which separates the folk of earth and keeps us from seeing each other's worth. A hundred things there are to say about what Rotarians do each day. In every land and every town, to lift someone when they are down And help each other along the way - Service Above Self - what more can I say? Well, if my friend should ask again, I'll have an answer for him then! Author Unknown 10
Rotary Night with Utah Symphony Orchestra at Red Butte Amphitheater on August 13, 2015 This is simply a not-to-be-missed opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Utah s outdoors, meet wonderful Rotary friends, sample a scrumptious supper and drinks, enjoy an amazing musical experience by Time for Three and USO, and HELP ERRADICATE POLIO FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH! We had a blast last year. Join us, won t you? 11
Club 24 Salt Lake City Salt Lake club member and Co-Chair of the club's International Service Committee, Paul Stringham, attends a Rotary Club meeting in Cambodia where he is participating in a service project. Rotarians join in purpose across the world to improve conditions and aid those in need. Well done, Paul. Let s Keep In Touch! facebook.com/slcrotary facebook.com/ groups/53837447255/ @saltlakerotary Club 24 thanks XMISSION for our web hosting service. 12 Monthly Committee Meetings 1st Tues: Public Relations 11:00 am Acts of Kindness 1:30 pm Program 11:15 am Peace 1:30 pm 2nd Tues: Fellowship 11:03 am Youth Exchange as needed 3rd Tues: International Svc. * 10:45-12 *at the Rotary Office Environment / Parks 11:05 am Membership 11:15 am Interact 11:20 am Youth Crisis 11:30 am 4th Tues: School / Education Franklin / Bryant 11:15 am 3rd Wed: Board of Directors 1:15 pm Committees Not Listed Meet As Needed 2014-2015 Board of Directors Floyd Hatch President Shahab Saeed President-Elect Safia Keller Vice President Jim Schwing Vice President Jeff Hatch Treasurer John Holmgren Secretary Leslie Peterson Director Barbara Bruno Director Devin Thorpe Director Brett Sutherland Director Mike Deputy Past President