SGR Hears Music and Memories

Jack Petersen, one of SGR’s Sergeant-at-Arms was on duty greeting Rotarians and others visitors to the 3739th regular weekly meeting of St. George Rotary. Ray Robinson lead the SGR Choir and members of Dixie State College’s Show Choir in an interesting rendition of verses 1 and 4 of "America." Jeannine Holt invited members to follow her in the Pledge of Allegiance and Gary Benson asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. A 1099 was called in place of Horseplay and Jack Petersen collected $5 on all members on behalf of the Guatemalan stove project.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Jeff Morby expressed his appreciation - and that of the club - to Reed Noble for his outstanding efforts as chairman of the 11th Annual 4-Way Test Essay Contest.

President Jeff announced Kerry Hepworth had submitted her letter of resignation from the board. A member to assume her duties on the board will be announced soon.

President Jeff reminded members of upcoming events including the barbeque at Dan and Cindy Strobell’s home on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in honor of the Rotary Youth Exchange Students; the Southern District Assembly at the Crystal Inn in Cedar City on Saturday, April 25; and the Utah District Conference in Park City during the period of May 21-23. President Jeff also reminded members of the SK8 Park service project on Saturday, April 25.

PROGRAM: Stephen Nadauld introduced the "new, revitalized, but part of the past" Dixie Show Choir who performed a high energy set of three show tunes. Jeff Morby represented the club well with a few high kicks and an assortment of head gear while members toes were tapping to the rhythm of dance and song.

Rick Schofield introduced his long time friend and author Lynn Miller who has just released "Healing My Fractured Spirit" telling the personal story of his life from the time he was orphaned at age 3 after his mother succumbed to tuberculosis. Miller was among 400 in an orphanage where the boys were repeatedly told they would not amount to anything and all would likely end up "hopeless, homeless or incarcerated." Defying all odds, Miller was the only boy to attend college and went on to have a successful career with Upjohn where he was singled out for his successes - after only five years on the job - from among 22,000 employees! "Obstacles and hardships do not always mean failure," noted the former Rotarian who will share the proceeds from his book with the DOVE Center, Dixie Care and Share, New Frontiers and those providing support for the Lost Boys. For more on Lynn Miller’s remarkable life, see http://www.healingmyfracturedspirit.blogspot.com/ on the internet.