Bulletin for July 6-12, 2012

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Vaughn Park takes the oath of office as the 2012-2013 president of the Provo Rotary Club. He is flanked by outgoing president Steve Densley (left) and president-elect nominee Rick Hood.


Upcoming Provo Rotary Luncheon Programs and Events

July 12, 2012: Dean Jackson
July 19: No luncheon meeting
July 19: 6:00 p.m. Annual Boys Night at the Ballpark
Orem Owlz v. Billings Mustangs
July 26: Annual Club Assembly during lunch at Riverside Country club

Report of Provo Rotary Luncheon Meeting June 21, 2012


Today's meeting was held at Riverside Country Club. Past-president Steve Tolley conducted with Ron Roberts and Jill Moon providing the music. An invocation was offered by Wil Feller.

Visitor Gwen Nadeau
Janet Russon and mother
Guests included Gwenail Nadeau of Valance, France. Janet Russon introduced her mother.

Darrell Jakins was welcomed as a new member by Jim Calder.

Carol Walker announced a Harley Davidson ride as a fund-raising event.

Steve Densley receives his plaque.
Past-president Steve Tolley recognized the outgoing members of the club's board of directors: Julie Bolton and Steve Sabins as directors, and Steve Tolley as past-president. He thanked Steve Densley for his year of service as the club's president and presented him with a gavel plaque and past-president pin.
Incoming club officers
 He then introduced the club's new officers and directors:
     Dr. Vaughn Park, President
     Glen Zaugg, President-elect
     Rick Hood, President-elect nominee
     Steve Densley, Past-president
     Stan Miller, Executive Director
     Ben Guffey, Director
     Jill Moon, Director
     Linda Pemberton, Director
     Pete Pletsch, Director
     Les Smith, Director

President Vaughn Park
Judy Park
These new officers were sworn-in then Steve Densley made farewell remarks followed by Vaughn Park and his wife, Judy, making formal introductions of themselves and their family. They have five children and thirteen grandchildren. Vaughn is a well-respected veterinarian and loves animals. He is good to his staff. He loves Rotary and attended the 2011 international Rotary convention in New Orleans. He is a former LDS bishop. He looks forward to creating new traditions within the club while continuing all the wonderful traditions we have developed in the past.
Outgoing president Steve Densley with incoming president Vaughn Park.

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