Salt Lake Rotary Bee

Tuesday, May 2 at the Marriott, 75 S. West Temple STATE OF THE COUNTY Ben McAdams, Mayor, Salt Lake County

The Mayor will present a version of his State of the County address, which details the hard work that has happened this past year and the goals and initiatives for 2017.

Tuesday, May 9 at the Marriott, 75 S. West Temple ANNUAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON Safia Keller, Co-Chair, Youth Scholarship Committee

The Rotary Club of Salt Lake City will award just over $61,000 in cash scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall of 2017.

Tuesday, May 16 No Meeting

Tuesday, May 23 at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building FRANKLIN EDUCATION PROGRAM Dr. Lexi Cunningham, Superintendent of Schools Avery Reynold and Randy Miller

Literacy is the biggest problem that our students are facing in our schools. Dr. Cunning- ham will be speaking about challenges like this and what can be done to fix them. This is Dr. Cunningham’s first year in office, coming from Arizona. The school districts are much different in Utah and she is excited about the opportunity of making our great city great- er. Ms. Reynolds and Principal Miller will speak about the work that Rotary has done at Franklin Elementary: Sub for Santa, Junior Achievement, Mentoring Program, etc. We will hear 3 different perspectives (Superintendent, Principal, and Teacher) on how the schools are doing and what we can do at Rotary to better our school system.

Tuesday, May 30 at the Marriott, 75 S. West Temple 37TH ANNUAL SLCPD AWARDS LUNCHEON Mike Brown, Chief of Police, Salt Lake City

This annual event allows the department to commend employees and members of the community for their bravery and for going above and beyond. We also take a moment to remember the SLCPD Fallen Officers and honor them with a traditional toast.

Wine & Cheese Party at Hotel RL

2 Wine & Cheese Party at Hotel RL

3 Cluster Meeting at Peak Alarm By Mike Deputy

Club member Donald Weakley hosted fellow Rotarians at Peak Alarm Company for a Pacific Island themed luncheon (with island performers), a whirlwind facilities tour and a learning experience about security and modern home automation. Great fun and time well invested.

4 Cluster Meeting at Tracy Aviary

Cluster Meeting at Ronald McDonald House Charities

Cluster Meeting at Legacy Tree Genealogists

5 Legacy Book Cluster Meeting

6 Governor’s Proclamation Guarding the Civil Liberties and Freedoms for All American People

Rotarians were involved every step of the way in this important new piece of legislation. Khosrow Semnani, at left, championed the cause and spoke at the bill’s signing. Patrice Arent sponsored the bill in the House of Representa- tives and gave remarks at the Governor’s ceremony (bottom photo).

Club President Shahab Saeed says, “As a first generation American, this matter is very near and dear to my heart and I am grateful beyond words to Khosrow for bringing atten- tion to this important heritage of our beloved country. “ Below, Paul Stringham, Semnani, Brett Sutherland, Patrice Arent, Nancy Brown, and Brian Shiozawa.

7 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON GUARDING THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND FREEDOMS FOR ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE

2017 GENERAL SESSION

STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Brian E. Shiozawa House Sponsor: Patrice M. Arent General Description:

This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor affirms their resolve to protect the civil liberties, religious freedoms, and dignity of all Americans, legal immigrants, and refu- gees seeking protection against persecution.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:

affirms the Legislature's and the Governor's commitment to protect the civil liberties, religious freedoms, and dignity of all Americans, legal immigrants, and refugees;

expresses the Legislature's and the Governor's determination to protect the constitutional rights of all people; and

welcomes any and all efforts to educate and promote understanding and good will among the pluralistic communities that are an integral part of Utah's rich history and heritage. 8 John Holt is a 50-Year Member of Club 24!

On April 7, 1967 John joined Club 24. He was nine years old.

His sponsor was Jack Sweet of Sweet Candy Company. John is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Richard L. Evans Fellow, Past President of Club 24 (1984-85), a member of the Salt Lake Rotary Foundation, and an active member of our club today.

We salute you, John, and we wish you 50 more years!

Sign Up for Zoo Day with Franklin Kids

The annual Franklin Elementary Zoo day is scheduled for Thursday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hogle Zoo.

The education committee is seeking 10 volunteers to help chaperone the 6th graders around the Zoo. This annual event is always a Rotarian highlight. You can see the Zoo, the Bird Show, have lunch with the Franklin 6th graders and soak in the fun. Please consider participating in this wonderful event.

If you are interested, send your name and e-mail address to the office asap as names will need to be sent to the school district. The district will then send a survey to you. Following the survey and background check you will need to get fingerprinted at District Office. 9

Welcome Awesome New Member

RyLee Curtis

Manager of Community Engagement

RyLee Curtis is a Utah native.

She graduated with a dual degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of Utah, where she also received her Master’s degree in Public Policy. She started her career as a Health Policy Analyst for a local non-profit, the Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP). During her time here she worked with the Utah State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and local advocates to push for Medicaid expansion in Utah.

She now works at Molina Healthcare as their Manager of Community Engagement where she works on doing outreach to Utah’s underserved populations to educate and inform them about their health insurance options.

She has been married to her husband, Clint Curtis, for 5 years. Clint works as a Project Manager. They have two dogs together and enjoy hiking and swimming in their free time!

10 Acts of Kindness Report April, 2017’s Grants Rotary Bee

Two veterans are now able to have secure housing thanks to the Salt Lake Rotary’s Acts of Kindness Committee. Helping veterans is always rewarding, especially so for the veterans on our committee.

The committee was also able to make life a bit easier for three of our disabled fellow citizens. A grant was applied to a specific mouse component that makes using a computer possible for a person with persistent tremors. Also, the repair of a window and help with rent enables grantees to move to apartments that better meet their needs.

The committee was also able to help in April with car payments, car insurance and housing costs for four other recipients. In total, last month the Acts of Kindness Committee approved 11 grants. These grants eased the burdens of 27 people. The committee is constantly amazed at the life-enhancing difference a grant of up to $250 can make in peoples’ lives. We wish to thank Rotary for the opportunity to make this possible.

Rolayne Fairclough Chair, Acts of Kindness Committee

11 International Service Report

International Service Committee Chair and club President-Elect Nominee, Paul Stringham, delivers a report of service to the world performed by members of Salt Lake Rotary.

The club’s International Service Committee, with help from The Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 5420, LDS Charities, and generous Rotarians, supported projects and performed service in India, Cambodia, Taiwan, Morocco and Peru.

12 13 14 Jeff Young Chairs International Sign Association

Jeff Young is chairman of the board of the International Sign Association. He officially opened the ISA International Sign Expo 2017 on April 20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual event is the largest gathering of sign, graphics and visual communications professionals in the world. Jeff along with his father, Thomas Young Jr., and brothers, Michael and Paul cut the ribbon and called the convention to order.

Congratulations to all the Youngs!

Pop-Up Events

Come join and socialize with your fellow Rotarians! Thursday, May 4th @ 8:30 a.m. - Publik Coffee (931 E 900 S). The best way to start your day is with Rotarians! Come join us for breakfast, a morning beverage, or just visit with us. Saturday, May 6th @ 7:30 a.m.- RSL Game v. FC Dallas $50 per person includes a ticket and all you can eat food and soft drinks before the game. The pavilion opens at 5:30 so feel free to come anytime! Please RSVP to Laura Gabel - [email protected] Wednesday, June 28th @ 6 p.m. - Rotary Picnic at "Stairs Picnic Area" in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Share a beautiful evening with your family and Rotary friends in this gorgeous alpine setting. Rotary will provide the grilled meats and everyone needs to bring a pot luck item to share. Please RSVP to Linda Bonar - [email protected] Saturday, July 15 @ 8 a.m. - Habitat for Humanity Project More details to follow, but please save the date! We are limited to just 25 volunteers, so if you are interested, please RSVP to Laura Gabel at [email protected]

Please Note! District Conference will be in Park City May 18-20 Join with fellow Rotarians for this enriching session. 15

Club 24 Salt Lake City, Utah Chartered 1911

Improving 10,000 Lives 2016-2017 Board of Directors Every Year

Shahab Saeed, President Brett Sutherland, President-Elect Jim Schwing, Vice President Nancy Brown, Vice President Jeff Hatch, Treasurer Randi Jackson, Secretary Mike Criddle, Director Bry Davis. Director Christian Deputy, Director Devin Thorpe, Director Floyd Hatch, Past President

Monthly Committee Meetings

1st Tues: Public Relations 11 am Acts of Kindness 1:30 pm Peace 1:30 pm 2nd Tues: Fellowship 11:03 am Arts 11:15 am 3rd Tues: International Service 10:45 am 10,,000 Lives 11 am Membership 11:15 am Interact 11:20 am The Salt Lake Rotary Foundation has embarked on a four year campaign to Youth Crisis 11:30 am reach $2,000,000 by 2020 which will help us improve 10,000 + lives every Environment /Parks 1:30 pm 4th Tues: Program 11:00 am year. Franklin / Bryant 11:15 am 4th Wed: Board of Directors Noon Currently on your monthly invoice you are billed $6.25 per month which goes to the SLC Rotary Foundation. If you wish to increase your monthly donation Other Committees Meet As Needed to the Foundation please take a few minutes to learn about the several options. Contact the office for info.

If you have already joined this movement, thank you for your generosity and for helping the Foundation to endow the current Club 24 projects and scholarship funding.

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