Bulletin for October 9, 2014

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Upcoming Rotary Programs

October 16th - Keith Jensen from UVU, speaking on coping for college students (and everybody)
October 23rd - District Governor Mike Wells
October 30th - Roundtable

Report of Provo Rotary Meeting Held October 9, 2014


President Ricky Hood conducted today's meeting.  Jill Moon lead the singing of the Nation Anthem and conducted the Pledge of Allegiance with Ron Roberts accompanying the National Anthem on the piano.  Following the pledge, Carol Walker gave the opening prayer. 
Guests were introduced, and Ricky Hood acted as substitute Chaplain.

SPEAKER



Speaker Dr. Michael Savoie spoke on the future of Utah County and technology along the Wasatch Front.  He spoke of the issues of pollution, and the risks that it poses in drawing businesses to the region.

Next week's speaker, Keith Jensen, grew up on a small farm in Sun River Valley, Montana.  He graduated from BYU and served 20 years in the USAF.  He has been employed at Utah Valley University (UVU) for the past 20+ years.  At UVU, he is the Director of the federally funded TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Department.  As such, he was instrumental in developing the highly successful CLSS 1100 Stress Management:  Hardiness class.

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