Hall Elected . . . Baker, Neff Classified

OPENING: Donald Ira Pendleton was steadfast in his role as Sergeant-at-Arms meeting and greetings members and visitors to the 3769th meeting of SGR. Ray Robinson was in fine form as he led the SGR Choir in a couple of verses of "America." Terance White invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance and Nick Lang asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. Jeff Morby conducted an energetic Horseplay while Linda Baker collected the "filthy lucre" on behalf of Community Education’s Kids Space program which provides academic hope and help to approximately 160 children in after school programs at Red Mountain, Sunset, Coral Cliffs and East Elementary Schools.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jeff Morby, chairman and members of the Nominating Committee distributed ballots for election of officers. Phil Hall was named President Elect (Nominee) to serve in 2012-13. West Martin and Jenny McDowell were elected to two positions on the SGR board and Linda Sappington will serve another year as club secretary.

PROGRAM: Classification talks were given by Nancy Neff and Linda Baker. Nancy, born in Independence, Missouri, grew up as a member of the Reorganized LDS Church where her father served as a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. From age 11-15, Nancy and her family lived in Japan where her father worked to grow the membership of his church. Her family’s international experiences also took them to Italy, the UK, France and Nashville (which she describes as another foreign country). Nancy has a BS in recreation and a Master’s in health. In her spare time, she has always enjoyed hiking, biking and spelunkering. During her 25 years in Salt Lake City, Nancy worked for Intermountain Health Care’s community health centers and for the state Public Health Department where she had responsibility for the "Healthy Utah" program. Currently, she is the executive director of the St. George Community Health Center.

Linda Baker grew up in Centerville, Utah but came to St. George 14 years ago to open the southern Utah office of Workers Compensation Fund, where she was encouraged by her supervisor to "join the Rotary club." Today she is a Paul Harris Fellow and the current President-elect (Nominee). Linda has four grown children and two grandchildren. She has worked for WCF for 36 years (joking that she started her employment at age 10). At the company’s new offices on Dixie Drive, Linda oversees the work of 13 employees who manage effective loss control programs and proactive claims services.