Events

SGR's Membership Chair Ray Absher, past membership chair Tom McArthur and Past District Governor Jim Colemam will share some of RI's - and SGR's - history, so bring a guest to learn more about the organization we support.  They will also come prepared to offer some good suggestions on how we can "grow Rotary." 

It's going to be lively and fun so you won't want to miss it.  See you at the Abbey Inn.

Do you remember when St. George had just one street light?

Do you remember when 700 South was considered out-of-town?

Do you remember when all of our kids went to the same high school?

Do you know the St. George LDS Tabernacle's "official" designation in the community?

Do you remember what Jay Ence brought to St. George ... because they're NOT native to this area?

Do you know who wrote "Are You from Dixie?"  Can you sing it from memory?

Were you here when the dam broke? Do you know how many name changes Utah Tech has had?  How many locations?  Do you know what 3 things officially put St. George on the map?

These questions may not be discussed in the program on Monday, May 17 but you can be sure you will leave with LOTS of good information about the growth curve in our community. ... and what's ahead in the next 2-5 decades.  And, don't forget to "bring your one.

Water is a very hot topic these days.  The Great Salt Lake isn't so great anymore.  Lake Powell, like its downstream neighbor Lake Mead, stands at a quarter of its full capacity exposing for the first time in decades the decaying natural wonder of Glen Canyon,  Unprecented rain and snowfall throughout the Beehive State is wreaking havoc with flooding in all parts of the state.

So, is the 20-year drought over or is this just an anomoly in our high desert region?

On Monday, April 24, Zach Renstrom, Executive Director of the Washington County Water Conservancy District will help us sort out all these questions while helping us better understand the Colorado River Compact and its effect on Dixie area water.

"Each one, bring on" to the Abbey Inn.

Please join us at Vernon Worthen Park for tree planting (actually we'll just be filling in the holes so bring your shovel) from 5 - 6 p.m.

Then from 6 - 8 pm, we'll gather in the SW corner of the park for dinner, music, games and socializing ... so bring your family, friends and prospective members of SGR for the FUNNN!

St. George Rotary's annual tradition of a 4-Way Test Essay Contest will be held on Monday, May 8 according to Contest Chair Brad Stucki where we will hear the winning entries based on the best representation of "is it the truth ... fair to all concerned ... build goodwill and better friendships ... and beneficial to all concerned."  Winners represent any or all of the area's intermediate school student participants with a cash prize to each as well as to their teachers. 

This is an ideal meeting for "each one to bring one."

Short Creek Dream Center is a 40-bed residential life skills program and community engagement social services program which exists to equip, overcome and restore hope through education, ending hunger and empowering the communities surrounding Colorado City, Arizona. The age range of clients we serve is between 18 and 40 years old, with some children of clients.

From transitional housing, recovery, community outreach and helping combat the effects of poverty, the Dream Center exists to help find and fill the needs of the Short Creek community and beyond.

Our dream is to see Short Creek become a beacon of hope and healing internationally. While many people that were in bondage are living their lives victoriously and freely, there are still a multitude of fundamentalist groups in the USA and other countries where people are still in need of help.

The Short Creek Dream Center is also a part of the largest network of organizations that help victims of human trafficking. Trafficking comes in many different forms and we want to see anyone suffering from exploitation be set free and have a place to go for support.

Local lore says the KGB was active here in Utah's Dixie during the final years before the fall of the Soviet Union.  Fact or fiction?

Local attorney Tim Anderson, southern Utah managing shareholder of the Kirton McConkie law firm and author of the 1995 novel "The Reign of the Stavka" wants you to know the real story.  This would be a great program for you to bring a friend.

Dale and Mrs. Dale just returned from Austrailia where they attended the 114th annual RI Convention in Melbourne.  He will share his experiences - including as a Rotarian as well as a tourist in this beautiful country.

Bring a friend, neighbor or co-worker for this fun meeting.  See you at the Abbey Inn,.

SGR's 15th trip to Guatemala to build more simple cinderblock stoves in Mayan villages - a total to date of more then 3200 - included 21 Rotarians and family members traveling and serving together over a period of 9 days.  A collection for the purchase of beans, rice and vitamins generated $1123, $250 for yarn to make 100 knit caps, and our club raised $15,000 for the purchase of materials and supplies to build the stoves.

Bring friends, co-workers and neighbors on Monday, June 19 to hear all about this trip.  It's going to be a great meeting.

RY2023-24 board members will share their goals toward "Creating Hope in the World" and in the local community in the upcoming year.  Feel free to take notes as we kick off the new Rotary year so all members can support these goals ... and for this first meeting of the new year, please "each one, bring one!"

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