Bulletin for January 11-17, 2013

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Upcoming Provo Rotary Luncheon Programs and Events


January 17: Jose Enriquez, Latinos in Action
Meet in the regular place at Riverside Country club
January 24: Dick Harmon, sports columnist for the Deseret News
January 31: Gary Hebert, Governor of Utah

Report of Provo Rotary Luncheon Meeting January 10, 2013


The club met for lunch at the Eldred Center, Provo's traditional senior center, which is being closed next week. It will be torn down to make way for parking for the new Recreation Center which is nearing completion.
Provided by Marvellous Catering

President Vaughn Park conducted the meeting. He mentioned the Hiroshima Peace Forum tour which is being organized for Utah. Time is running out to join.

Guests included Janette Beckham, wife of Ray Beckham; Susie Gardner, daughter of Frank Gardner; Eric Lafferty and Jeremy Cleek of the United Way; Cory Norman, Deputy Mayor of Provo.

Ray and Janette Beckham
Ray Beckham mentioned that he has been charged to raise $10 million in endowment for the new building to cover maintenance and other ongoing costs. The Provo Rotary Club has pledged $50,000 toward that total. He then introduced Scott Henderson, recreation director for Provo Parks and Recreation, who spoke about the 162,000 square foot building and conducted a tour of the nearly completed structure. This is the first tour given to a group. Construction was halted for the 30-minute tour.

Jim Calder took some photos which are included below. Thanks Jim!


 













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