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Christmas Party December 16, 2010

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President Steve Tolley and his wife, Tamara, with guest entertainer Ricci Martin. More than eighty Provo Rotarians and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of good food, dear friends and world-class entertainment as Ricci Martin, son of the late, great Dean Martin, sang us through the life of his father highlighting many of Dean's greatest hit songs and showing videos of his life, highlights from his fifty-two movies, and photos of him with some of the 20th century's most famous movie stars.  The Dirty Dozen. Or does it only seem like a dozen? Greg Hudnall, Provo Mayor John Curtis, Dean Jackson.   Ricci Martin entertains. 

Bulletin for weeks of December 10, 2010 to January 6, 2011

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Provo Rotary Club president Steve Tolley and today's speaker, Provo Rotarian Stephen R. Covey, display a copy of Covey's newest book The Leader In Me. Upcoming Provo Rotary Club Programs and Activities No meetings of the Provo Rotary Club between December 16 and July 6. January 6: Hal Wing, founder of Wing Enterprises January 13: Tom Dickson, found of Blendtec, "Will it Blend?" January 20: Becky Lockhart, Speaker of the Utah House of Representativies January 27: Dr. Ned Hill speaking on Provo's natural resources survey Report of the Rotary luncheon meeting held December 2, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge.  Bryant Larsen offered an invocation. Guests:     Alan Blom introduced guest Jessica Moss     Steve Covey introduced his associates and friend Boyd Craig     Greg Hudnall introduced

Weekly Bulletin for December 3-9, 2010

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(L-R) UVU representatitives David Mortensen, Assistant Dean of the College of Technology and Computing, Bill Bridges, Provo Rotarian and UVU Development Officer, and Ernie Carey, Dean of the UVU College of Technology and Computing   Upcoming Provo Rotary Programs and Activities   December 9: Provo Rotarian Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual Provo Rotary Christmas Party, 6:00 p.m. RSVP required. December 23 and December 30: No meetings. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! January 6: Hal Wing, founder of Wing Enterprises January 13: Tom Dickson, found of Blendtec, "Will it Blend?" January 20: Becky Lockhart, Speaker of the Utah House of Representativies January 27: Dr. Ned Hill speaking on Provo's natural resources survey   Report of the Rotary luncheon meeting held December 2, 2010   The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Dean Jackson lead and Ron Roberts accom

Weekly Bulletin for November 19 to December 2, 2010

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Upcoming Luncheons and Club Events December 2: Ernie Carey, Dean of UVU's college of Technology and Computing December 9: Provo Rotarian Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual Provo Rotary Christmas Party, 6:00 p.m. RSVP required. December 23 and December 30: No meetings. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! January 6: Hal Wing, founder of Wing Enterprises January 13: Tom Dickson, found of Blendtec, "Will it Blend?" January 20: Becky Lockhart, Speaker of the Utah House of Representativies Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting November 18, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Julie Bolton offered an invocation. Guests: Ron Pugh introduced Dr. Wendell Fackrell Tom Powell introduced his guest, former Provo Rotarian, Les Smith . Tomorrow night, November 19, is the annual Boys a

Bulletin for week of November 12-18, 2010

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Provo Rotary Club president Steve Tolley with today's speaker, Hal Miller, President of the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Upcoming Luncheons and Club Events November 18: Kevin and Annetta Gallagher speaking about the FDIC real estate situation November 25: Thanksgiving -- no meeting December 9: Provo Rotarian Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual Provo Rotary Christmas Party Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting November 11, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Alan Blom offered an invocation. Guests: Phil Barker of Intermountain Healthcare attended Ron Pugh introduced Dr. Wendell Fackrell Ben Guffey , a former Provo Rotarian, is back in town with Keybank and was visiting Andy Anderson served as sergeant and distributed a few free tickets to a UVU

Weekly Bulletin for November 5-11, 2010

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Today's speaker, Jeff Maxfield (right) with Provo Rotary Club President Steve Tolley (center) and David Mortensen of the UVU College of Technology/Computing (left). Upcoming Luncheons and Club Events November 11: Special Veterans Day Recognition with Boy Scouts of America November 18: Ernie Carey, UVU, Advancements in Computer and Technologies November 25: Thanksgiving -- no meeting December 9: Provo Rotarian Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual Provo Rotary Christmas Party Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting October 29, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Steve Royster offered an invocation. Birthdays were celebrated for November: Jeff Alexander, Jim Hanchett, Stan Miller, Kirk Parkinson and Glen Zaugg. Guests: Bill Bridges introduced fellow UVU employees Curtis Pendleton

Bulletin for the week of October 29-November 4, 2010

Upcoming Luncheons and Club Events November 4: Jeff Maxfield, UVU School of Public Service November 11: Special Veterans Day Recognition with Boy Scouts of America November 18: Ernie Carey, UVU, Advancements in Computer and Technologies November 25: Thanksgiving -- no meeting December 9: Provo Rotarian Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual Provo Rotary Christmas Party Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting October 29, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Gary Wiest offered an invocation. President Steve Tolley presented a check for $1,000 to Steve Royster representing the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is a gift from the Provo Rotary Charitable Foundation for the council's annual Gala Fundraising auction November 5, 2010. President Steve Tolley pres

Bulletin for the week of October 22-28, 2010

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Dean Jackson and Jill Moon.  Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held October 21, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Steve Densley offered an invocation. President Steve Tolley presented a check for $1,000 to Ray Beckham representing the Crandall Printing Museum. This is a gift from the Provo Rotary Charitable Foundation. Ray invited everyone to take a tour of the museum, a jewel in the heart of downtown Provo. President Steve Tolley announced that the Rotary license plates will be available beginning January , 2011. Anyone who registers a car after that date may obtain one. Proceeds will go to the district. Greg Hudnall served as sergeant. Jill Moon introduced two Rotarians who spoke about their professions: •Dean Jackson is known as a local protestant minister and past Rotary District Governor for Uta

Bulletin for the week of October 15-21, 2010

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Hal Black (left) with Steve Tolley, President of the Provo Rotary Club Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held October 14, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Dean Jackson lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Vic Ludlow offered and invocation. Guests: • Greg Hudnall introduced guest Mark Holley of the Provo School District • Steve Tolley introduced guest Seth Wright of Merrill Lynch The dictionaries have arrived and need to have stickers attached before they’re distributed to all the 3 rd -grade students in the Provo School District. Please join next Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Provo School District offices to help attach stickers. (At left, Greg Hudnall distributes sign-up sheets for help distributing dictionaries.) Andy Anderson served as sergeant with the top ten reasons NOT to trick-or-treat. (Andy pictured at right.) Jeanine Auger introduced H

Bulletin for the week of October 8-14, 2010

Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held October 7, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Merrill Hymas offered and invocation. Birthdays were celebrated for those with birthdays in October: Carl Berg, Curt Bramble, Steve Covey, Bruce Gilchrist, Joey Hansen, Vaughn Park, and Bonnie Wallace. President Steve Tolley announced that the board has donated $1,000 to the Utah National Parks Council of the BSA for a table of 8 at their annual celebrity auction and dinner on November 5, plus $500 to the Boys and Girls Club for a table of 8 at their annual auction and November 19. Any club members who would care to attend either of these functions is invited to sit at the club’s table at no cost. Please contact Stan Miller (371-0400) to make reservations. Jeff Alexander served as sergeant then Andy Anderson auctioned o

Bulletin for the weeks of October 1-7, 2010

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Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events   October 7: Provo Mayor John Curtis and Greg Hudnall, Provo Recreation Center Bond Election in November October 14: Hal Black, BYU Zoology Prof, Bear Bone Facts…bear/human osteo connection October 21: Secret Lives of Rotary Guys – Exposed! October 28: Dream Team of Estate and Tax Planning – bring it on! November 4: Jeff Maxfield, UVU School of Public Service November 11: Special Veterans Day Recognition with Boy Scouts of America November 18: Ernie Carey, UVU, Advancements in Computer and Technologies November 25: Thanksgiving — no meeting December 9: Provo Rotary's Dr. Stephen R. Covey: "The Leader in Me" December 16: Annual club Christmas party at the Provo Marriott Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held September 30, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Tom Powell lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and P

Bulletin for the week of September 24-29, 2010

Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club   September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 7: Provo Mayor John Curtis and Greg Hudnall, Provo Recreation Center Bond October 14: Hal Black, BYU Zoology Prof, Bear Bone Facts…bear/human osteo connection October 21: Secret Lives of Rotary Guys – Exposed! October 28: Dream Team of Estate and Tax Planning – bring it on! Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held September 23, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. Past-president Steve Sabins conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Jim Calder offered and invocation. Guests: • Dan Ellertson introduced his guest, Rotarian and past district governor Bob Kings   Andy Anderson reported on last week’s annual club golf party at Wasatch Mountain State Park. See the club’s blog for photos. It was one of the most beautiful days we’ve ever had for golf. Mike Jacobsen

Bulletin for the weeks of September 10-23, 2010

Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 7: Provo Mayor John Curtis and Greg Hudnall, Provo Recreation Center Bond October 14: Hal Black, BYU Zoology Prof, Bear Bone Facts…bear/human osteo connection October 21: Secret Lives of Rotary Guys – Exposed! October 28: Dream Team of Estate and Tax Planning – bring it on! Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held September 9, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. Past-president Steve Sabins conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Tom Powell offered and invocation. Guests: • Robert Redd introduced his brother, Hardy Redd Steve Sabins noted the passing this week of two well-known former Provo Rotarians, Reed Joh

Bulletin for the week of September 3-9, 2010

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US Senator Robert Bennet and Provo Rotary Club president Steve Tolley. Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 7: Provo Mayor John Curtis and Greg Hudnall, Provo Recreation Center Bond October 14: Hal Black, BYU Zoology Prof, Bear Bone Facts…bear/human osteo connection October 21: Secret Lives of Rotary Guys – Exposed! October 28: Dream Team of Estate and Tax Planning – bring it on! Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held September 2, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Guests: • Robert Redd introduced his brother, Hardy Redd • Dean Jackson inroduced his son, AJ • Bill Bridges introdu

Bulletin for the week of August 27-September 2, 2010

Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events September 2: Utah Senator Bob Bennett September 9: Jim Jackson speaking about nuclear energy, Los Alamos National Labs September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 14: Hal Black, BYU professor of zoology, ‘Bear Bone Facts’ research and human health Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held August 26, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Nathan Beesley offered an invocation. Guests: • Alan Ash of the Lehi Rotary Club, an Assistant District Governor, was visiting • Dan Conger , president of the BYU Rotaract club and another BYU Rotaract student named Chase Hansen were visiting Scott Miller

Bulletin for the week of August 20-26, 2010

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Head Coach Dave Rose of BYU Basketball (the tall one) with Stan Miller (left) and President Steve Tolley . Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events August 26: Annual visit by District Governor Penny T. Atkinson September 2: Utah Senator Bob Bennett September 9: Jim Jackson speaking about nuclear energy, Los Alamos National Labs September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 14: Hal Black, BYU professor of zoology, ‘Bear Bone Facts’ research and human health Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held August 19, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. boffered an invocation. Guests: • Craig Carlile introduced his guests McKay Pearson and Cal

Bulletin for the week of August 13-19, 2010

Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events August 19: Noon luncheon, Coach Dave Rose, BYU basketball August 19: 6:00 p.m. Annual Summer Adult Party at Jolley’s Ranch August 26: Annual visit by District Governor Penny T. Atkinson September 2: Utah Senator Bob Bennett September 9: Jim Jackson speaking about nuclear energy, Los Alamos National Labs September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy September 30: Charlie Morgan, BYU professor, immigration specialist October 14: Hal Black, BYU professor of zoology, ‘Bear Bone Facts’ research and human health Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held August 12, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Tom Powell lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Lee Gallagher offered an invocation. Guests: • Ray Beckham introduced

Bulletin for the week of August 6-12, 2010

Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events August 12: Peter Reichman on Vaccines for the Philippines August 19: Coach Dave Rose, BYU basketball August 19: 6:00 p.m. Annual Summer Adult Party at Jolley’s Ranch August 26: Annual visit by District Governor Penny T. Atkinson September 2: Utah Senator Bob Bennett September 9: Jim Jackson speaking about nuclear energy September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy October 14: Hal Black, BYU professor of zoology, ‘Bear Bone Facts’ research and human health Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held August 5, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. LeeAnn Powell offered an invocation. Guests:     • Tom Powell introduced his wife LeeAnn     • David Rogers introduced his

Bulletin for the week of July 30-August 5, 2010

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Provo Rotary President Steve Tolley with speaker Ron Clark Upcoming Luncheon Programs and Club Events August 5: Chad Lewis speaking about his years in the NFL August 19: Coach Dave Rose, BYU basketball August 29: Annual visit by District Governor Penny T. Atkinson September 9: Jim Jackson speaking about nuclear energy September 16: Annual Rotary Golf Party at Wasatch Mountain State Park – no luncheon meeting September 23: Chris Montague, Utah Nature Conservancy   Report of the Provo Rotary Club meeting held July 29, 2010 The Rotary luncheon was held at the Provo Downtown Marriott Hotel. President Steve Tolley conducted the meeting. Jill Moon lead and Ron Roberts accompanied the singing of the Anthem and Pledge. Ron Pugh offered an invocation. Guests: • Dan Ellertson introduced his wife Carol • Strat Wendelboe introduced his guest Robert Babbel Jeff Alexander served as sergeant talking about trivia from past sergeants and asking questions about the new preside