Hirschi Updates on What's Up Down South

OPENING: Don Pendleton was at his position as Sergeant-at-Arms, noting the presence (or absence) of members attending SGR’s weekly meeting. Ray Robinson led members in a spirited rendition of “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Kent Nobis lead members in a recitation of Rotary’s 4-Way Test of the things we think, say and do and Gil Trujillo invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dean Terry asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal.

President Grant reminded members of next week’s Jubilee of Trees luncheon at the Dixie Center. Anyone who has not yet notified Linda Sappington of their intent to attend, should do so immediately.

Dan Strobell announced the Antiqua, Guatemala Rotary Club will now serve as the stove project’s host club.

June McAfee is still looking for volunteers to deliver dictionaries to 3rd grade students at Horizon, Red Mountain and Washington Elementary schools.

Dean Terry announced the sale of the Holiday Inn and as such volunteered to match any funds raised today in Horseplay on behalf of the Coins for Kids program.

Patti Deming, Jo Davis and Ken Seefeld (“Diggum Deaper”) dressed for the occasion of telling members of SGR about the upcoming Class Act Senior Theater Company performance of “Murder by Poker,” a comedy - melodrama at SunRiver. Tickets are free. The show runs all this week at 6 p.m. (with a Wednesday afternoon matinee).

PROGRAM: Scott Hirschi, Washington County Economic Development Director spoke on efforts to bring more “value-added” industries into the St. George area. Value-added companies bring in new money to the county, make large capital investments to the area and create diversification. Such projects as the WalMart Distribution Center (built in 1991) and the Fort Pierce Industrial Park are examples of such companies. Through the SeedDixie (“Stimulating the Expansion of Entrepreneurial Development”) program, prospective entrepreneurs prepare to seek financing, operate more profitably, and connect with other statewide resources. Scott also encouraged attendance at the upcoming Economic Summit which he guarantees will be a sell-out. Register on-line at www.whatsupdownsouth.com.