SGR Visits Habitat ReStore

OPENING: Bob Bramlage stepped in as Sergeant-at-Arms meeting and greeting members and visitors to the 3778th meeting of SGR, held this week at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. To open the meeting, Ray Robinson led the SGR Choir in a gentle rendition of the first and last verses of "America." Jim Coleman asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. Allen Hilton conducted Horseplay while Dan Strobell collected fines on behalf of the Rotary District Conference golf tournament.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Ken Sizemore reminded members of the All Clubs meeting on Thursday, March 25 at the Abbey Inn. The meeting, hosted by Dixie Sunrise Rotary, begins at 7:30 a.m. (7 a.m. for breakfast for which Ken Seefeld has arranged to pay). As such, there will be NO MEETING on Monday, March 22.

PROGRAM: Speakers for today’s meeting were Dave Huber, immediate past chairman of Habitat for Humanity of SW Utah’s board of directors; Michelle Hill, executive director of the non-profit Christian ministry; and, Tracy Sahleen, Asst. Manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Dave Huber noted more than 2/3 of Habitat affiliates across the United States have ReStores, a great resource for deep discounts on new and gently loved home improvement materials and supplies. Michelle Hill shared her enthusiasm for the mission of Habitat to eliminate substandard housing for families in Washington County, announcing the recent dedication of Habitat’s 15th home in a dozen years. Tracy Sahleen shared her own personal story. Her sister-in-law, a Habitat homeowner, had the opportunity to return to school to get a degree in pharmacy. Following her graduation, she accepted employment out-of-state and Habitat allowed Tracy and her family to purchase the home. She also encouraged Rotarians to come to the ReStore . . . and to come back frequently because "new merchandise is coming in every week! If you can’t find it today, come back in a few days." The program ended with a tour of the ReStore.