4-Way Test Essay Contest Winners

Bob Bramlage, SGR’s Sergeant-at-Arms was on duty greeting Rotarians and others visitors to the 3738th regular weekly meeting of St. George Rotary. Ray Robinson lead the SGR Choir in an enthusiastic rendition of "I’m Looking Over a Four-leafed Clover." Andy Anderson invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance and Byron McLeese asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. Reed Noble lead Horseplay while West Martin collected fines on behalf of the Guatemalan stove project.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Board members were reminded of the meeting on Tuesday, April 14 in the office of the Association of Governments.

Gary Benson asked 15 Rotarians to help organize the Cotton Days Parade in Washington City on Saturday, May 9.

Dan Strobell announced receipt of the $5000 matching grant from Rotary International to go with $10,000 from SGR . . . which has now been matched in total by the makers of the stoves, bringing the total donation for the purchase of 200 stoves to $30,000!!!

Nancy Neff announced the grand opening of a school based community health clinic at Millcreek High School on May 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. This newest health clinic is through a partnership between Intermountain Health Care, Washington County School District and the Community Health Center.

PROGRAM: Reed Noble introduced the five winners of SGR’s 11th annual Four-Way Test Essay Contest and invited them to share their essays. Ashley Allen, a student at Fossil Ridge Elementary School shared the touching story of adoption of herself and a younger sister by a loving family after being in foster homes - and having the experience of having an adoption "fall through" - until she was five years old. Tracie Wyson, daughter of Dan and Launa Wyson and a student at Lava Ridge Intermediate School, spoke of her 18-year-old neighbor’s example of service, friendship, truth and fairness. Cassandra Carreon, a student at Lava Ridge Intermediate School told of her love for a father who taught her the principles of honesty, fairness, goodwill and kindness. Rachell Bingham, a student at Enterprise Elementary School, shared stories of a grandfather who has "a cool backyard and a Model A where grandchildren get to ride in the rumble seat waving an American flag!" She said her grandpa is so much fun. "He ties baby blankets and hangs up pinata’s for the grandchildren when they visit!" Danielle Hess, also of Enterprise Elementary School, spoke of her "super mom" who goes out of her way to help her children, her neighbors and her family while always practicing the principles of fairness, friendship and honesty. Each winning student received a check in the amount of $50 and each of their schools received a check in the amount of $200.