President Jeff Morby expressed thanks to Reed Noble and the Nominating Committee including Byron McLeese, Ken Sizemore and Nick Lang. Linda Baker was selected as president-elect nominee. Jerry Rasmussen and Bill Fowler were elected to the board. Thanks to Phillip Hall, Terence White, Kyle Case and West Martin, all gracious candidates willing to give "service above self" in "one of the tightest races I have ever seen in Rotary," said Reed.Ray Robinson announced an extension on Youth Exchange applications to mid-January. In previous years, SGR has hosted many outstanding students, but this is the first year we have not had an exchange student, nor has one been sent out from southern Utah.
Gil Trujillo reported on the January 6 All Clubs Luncheon in Salt Lake City. According to Gil, former RI president Frank Devlin from Mexico City gave an excellent presentation. The event also honored major donors to Rotary - and southern Utah favorites sons - T. Robert Cochran and Sterling Spafford - both who have contributed substantially to Rotary International over the years.
Ken Sizemore reported he has collected 28 Member Satisfaction Surveys to date. He is pleased with the results from data gathered and believes the information provided by members will help guide the future of the club.
PROGRAM: Karyne Richardson-Meads, Director of Education for the Institute of Sound Health and Integrative Medicine was the speaker on the subject of Brain Health. The 2007 Pioneer Grant winner, Richardson-Meads represents Posit Science in Utah and Nevada. Posit Science takes a distinctive approach to brain fitness by carefully targeting the important roots of memory and thinking. The 12-week computer-based programs improve the brain’s reception to help students communicate more effectively, pick up details in conversation and remember what they hear. For more information, call 673-5599.
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