OPENING: Ray Robinson led the SGR Choir in a pensive rendition of “My Country, Tis of Thee.” Durant McArthur invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance. Phil Hall asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal. Greg Basso led members in a recitation of the Rotary 4-Way Test. Terance White conducted Horseplay while Laura Taylor collected the filthy lucre on behalf of the club dictionary project.
PROGRAM: District Governor Penny Atkinson shared her appreciation for the long history of service among members of SGR, including service by five members as Past District Governors (Gil Trujillo, Jim Coleman, Sterling Spafford, Doug Quayle and Eldon McArthur). She also expressed affection for Ray and Ruby Robinson for all they have given in support of the district’s youth programs; and, to Gil and Pat Trujillo and Linda Sappington for the outstanding district conference in May.PDG Kelly Atkinson introduced his project as the district’s “first dude” - the Rotary license plate. Currently, the district is working to find 750 Rotarians who would be willing to purchase the license plate - in support of youth programs - if it were produced by the state of Utah.
DG Penny outlined “Eight Out of the Gate” - her goals for the district during her year as district governor. Her 8 goals include (1) a stable and growing budget; (2) membership (“grow or die”); (3) strong clubs (with effective meetings planned well in advance); (4) support for the Rotary foundation; (5) expand clubs; (6) support for youth programs; (7) 15% of club membership attending the district conference (May 12-14 in Cedar City); and, (8) attendance at the All Clubs Celebration of 100 Years of Rotary in Utah (January 15, 2011 in Salt Lake).
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