Bulletin for October 31, 2013

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Steve Tolley and Jill Moon - The friendliest
demons we saw this Halloween

Upcoming Rotary Programs and Events

           
November 7, 2013:  Peter Van Hook, Episcopal Priest
at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo
November 14, 2013:  Brent Crane, CEO of the Provo
Food and Care Coalition
November 21, 2013:  Andrew K Walker, Investment Advisor
 at Merrill Financial Associates
.November 28, 2013:  Thanksgiving - No Meeting 

Report of Provo Rotary Meeting Held October 31, 2013 

Glen Zaugg Conducts Rotary Meeting
Today's meeting was held at the Riverside Country Club at Noon with President Glen Zaugg conducting.  Ron Roberts provided the music and Jill Moon lead the singing of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Steve Sabins gave the opening prayer. Les Smith introduced his guests.  They included Dr. Richard Nielsen and his wife Jody and Brent Hunsaker who were our speakers at the meeting.  In addition, he brought 4 additional officers from Rocky Mountain University where Dr. Richard Nielsen is President.   Steve Tolley introduced his cousin and Jill Moon introducted her husband as additional guests.

Glen Zaugg & Ricky Hood induct Susan Larsen & Al Cutler

Glen Zaugg with Ricky Hood assisting inducted Susan Larsen and Al Cutler to be new members of the Provo Rotary Club.  Susan Larsen is the Community Banking Manager at AmericaWest Bank in Downtown Provo.  She is a form member of the Moab Rotary Club.  Al Cutler is the Managing Partner of First Financial Advisors and investment advisory group.He has an MBA degree and formerly worked in both the Real Estate and Insurance industries.  Both have been active in community service prior to joining our Club.

Special thanks to Steve Tolley for taking the photos while Jim Calder is recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery.  Jim we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to your being back with us soon.   Sergeant Duties were handled by Tom Powell.


Ricky, Susan & Al
Al Cutler - New Member














Susan Larsen - New Member

Speakers

Les Smith introduces our speaker
Les Smith introduced our speakers:  Dr. Richard Nielsen and Brent Hunsaker of the World of Difference Foundation.  They recently headed a humanitarian expedition to Africa.  The Club donated $1,500 to the World of Difference Foundation for their trip.  Dr. Nielsen is president of Rocky Mountain University and Brent Hunsaker is a former Channel 4 news anchor. Our speakers reported on the expedition and showed video clips of the work they engaged in.  They built or rebuild from the ground up a school in Kenya.  The construction included toilets to improve sanitation, which the school didn't have prior to the new construction.  The group took a number of physical therapy students from Rocky Mountain University to help with the project, and to learn at and teach in two Nairobi Hospitals.  The work done and experiences related were both impressive and moving.  Special thanks go to Les Smith for scheduling this follow-up to our contribution.  The group plans another trip in the summer of 2014, which will allow for additional construction on the school, adding a second story on the recently completed one story structure and additional building at the school compound.  

Speaker Dr. Richard Hunsaker (center) and Wife Jody (right)

Speaker - Brent Hunsaker

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