Events

Just back from RYLA, the amazing Rotary-sponsored youth leadership training, Natalie Isom, Alyson Case, Kaden Stevens and Pavan Patel, will share what they learned and what they plan to do with what they learned on Monday, September 26.  Also in attendance will be Richard Isom, who acted as a RYLA facilitator for the 3rd consecutive year.

Special thanks to Joann Coleman, SGR's youth committee chair and other club members who made this event happen.

Dr. Terence Rhodes, a native of Millwood, West Virginia and a resident of St. George since 2016, earned a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and a medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morganton. He completed graduate work at the National Cancer Institute and completed an internal medicine residency at West Virginia University Charleston Division in Charleston, followed by a hematology/oncology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Rhodes sees patients at the Intermountain Cancer Center of St. George, Cedar City and at Intermountain Medical Center. Additionally, he conducts research and development in the field of Immunotherapy at Intermountain Healthcare.

Del Beatty, Dean of Students will share the energy, excitement and good happening at Utah Tech University and how happy students are to be studying here.

He readily admits, "the UT name change and rebranding process has been painful for many and I clearly understand both sides of this difficult issue."  However, this Rotarian-at-heart - a member of St. George Sunrise Rotary Club - enthusiastically notes, "it is fair to all concerned, is building goodwill and better friendships, and beneficial to our students and their futures."

For many, we'll always be "Dixie" but, fellow Rotarians ... this decision has been made and has been a done deal for more than 90 days now, so please be respectful to our speaker and his informative message. 

Let's support our university - established in 1911 - and still going strong!!!

IT'S WORLD POLIO DAY ... and we are anxious to see Dale and DG Jose to be sure they survived their jump out of an airplane over Hurricane City.  Dale will be out speaker - including a fun game he has prepared - so come prepared to laugh as you learn. We will also hear from Sandi Schwartz, a member of the St. George Sunrise Rotary Club as well as a Past District Governor from District 5240 (Riverside, CA) who will give her exceptional presentation on polio in the world.

Don't miss this outstanding program ... and bring a friend to hear this exciting polio update.

Our very own Kyle Case will update us on the 35th annual Huntsman World Senior Games which wrapped up on October 16.

The Games is one of the world's most amazing annual sporting events which draws participants from all over the world to St. George.

Bring a friend or two to hear about The Games.  You and they will be blown away by the magnitude and far-reaching of this event.

Come get the scoop!

Yes, the pandemic changed a lot of things ... and realistically our community and our world is still trying to get back on our collective feet in many ways and in many places.  But what's next?  Dr. David Blodgett from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department will give SGR some insights to help us better understand how we can stay healthy after COVID.

Bring a friend or two for this insightful presentation on Monday, November 7 at noon at the Best Western Abbey Inn.

Scouts and leaders from Troop 42 (Little Valley) and Troop 407 (Ivins) will give us an update on their activities and progress ... and its remarkable.

Bring your questions but don't miss this fun meeting.

Our semi-annual Annual Meeting on Monday, December 19 will include a mid-year report on club goals by board members, an after-action report from those who just returned from Halchita, and an update on Guatemala ... will we go this year or won't we?

And the "Is It FUNNN" Committee will have something to add, as well!

Come one, come all for this last meeting of SGR in 2022!

Enjoy your Christmas break with family and friends.  We hope Santa brings you everything you want and disserve. 

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Here's hoping 2023 is the best year ever filled with peace and prosperity.

Resolutions usually go in one year and out the other, but plese make a resolution to join your Rotary friends each Monday ... and for every "service above self" project and social.  We're all about FUNNN!

Five-hundred students have already signed up to attend Career Tech HIgh School (and it won't be ready to open until August, 2023) where they will study their choice of business, marketing and entrepreneurship; construction and architecture; culinary arts, tourism and hospitality; early childhood development and teaching as a profession; engineering, technology and robotics; graphic design and digital media; health science; or information technology and cyber security.  The 9th high school in Washington County, located at 1001 White Dome Drive in St. George, has a mission to "empower students with knowledge, skills and values which advance their education, accelerate their careers and enhance their lives."

This is certain to be an important program, so invite friends, neighbors and co-workers to attend with you.

See you at the Abbey Inn.

Sonya Darter joined the St. George Children’s Museum as Executive Director in 2021. In this role, she is working to provide new opportunities for children and families to discover, imagine, and create together.

She brings with her over 10 years of leadership experience in children’s museums, and 20 years of experience in science and technology firms.

The museum's director, a former Rotarian, moved to southern Utah from Illinois to be close to family in Salt Lake City and is enjoying the beautiful scenery, kind-hearted people, and high quality of life in Washington County. 

We all know the draw of the St. George Area Parade of Homes to the local community, so join SUHBA's Executive Officer Mari Krashowetz who will share what's happeing in this very popular upcoming 2023 event.  Then Stacy Young, SUHBA's new Government Affairs Director will give us the current details on southern Utah's housing market.

This is a program you will not want to miss.  Bring a neighbor, friend, family member or co-worker ... and stick around to the end of the program when the "Is It FUNNN?" committee will have a drawing for a special gift bag! 

Dr. Brad Crosby, MD, earned his undergraduate degree at BYU, then completed his medical school and residency in emergency medicine at Wake Forest University, North Carolina, followed by an ultrasound fellowship at Harvard and Wake Forest. Dr. Crosby has been at St. George Regional Hospital for 11 years working as an ER physician.

In his time with SGR, he will be sharing his knowledge of the "triple threat" of COVID, flu and RSV ... so bring a friend and your questions about this next big thing in medical news!!!

Our own Clint Beecroft, Vice President and area manager of Peak Alarm, will answer the question of "How truly safe are we at home?" in his presentation on Monday, February 27.  He will provide tips and tried and true measures for keeping the bad guys on the outside.

We've waited three years to be able to get back to Guatemala where we have traveled more than 15 times to build simple, cinder block stoves in Mayan villages.  This amazing "service above self" project has, over the years, reduced the rate of death and illness due to smoke inhalation from open fires in village homes.  COVID stopped the work ... but only for the duration of the pandemic ... and we are now cleared to return to this Central American country.  In past years, as many as 55 Rotarians and friends of Rotary made this trip. 

This meeting on Monday, March 6 will outline the who, where, what, when, why and how of our Guatemala stoves project.  Please ..."each one, bring one" because Guatemala has a way of making Rotarians out of neighbors, friends, family members or co-workers!

See you back at the BW Abbey Inn at noon where we will hear from Dan Strobell, Dave Prisbrey and Chris Parker on SGR's most important life-saving project.

The multi-district Presidents-elect Training Seminar (PETS) is an amazing gathering of club presidents-elect, district and zone leadership from six districts - in part or whole - in Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska and Utah.  PETS is also an opportunty to rub shoulders with RI leaders, including the incoming President of Rotary International.  There is intense learning, amazing social opportunities and many "others" too much to verbalize.

Our incoming President Bryan Thiriot already has some really good - and exciting - plans for his year in our club's "top spot" but because he "doesn't know what he doesn't know" he is certain to come back from Denver even more energized, even more committed and even more educated on all-things-Rotary.

Join him to hear what he learned and what he wants you to know.  Bring your "one" ... a neighbor, friend, family member or co-worker for what is certain to be fun and interesting!

Utah Representative Walt Brooks and Utah Senator Don Ipson will report on the recent happenings at the Utah Legislative session on Monday, March 20 at the Best Western Abbey Inn.  Bring your friends, neighbors and co-workers to this informative meeting.

Walt Brooks (R) representing District 75 since 2016 currently serves as a member of the following Legislative committees:

• Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
• House Business and Labor Committee
• House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
• House Rules Committee

Don Ipson (R) has won re-election numerous times since winning Senate District 29’s support in 2009 and currently serves as a member of the following committees:

• Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
• Executive Appropriations Committee
• Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
• Senate Business and Labor Committee
• Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee
• Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee
• Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee

There will be LOTS to hear and discuss!