In the cool morning hours of Saturday, October 2, members of St. George Exchange Club came out for the 34th consecutive year in (nearly) full force to support the Marathon as hosts of the 24th annual Mayor's Walk. The slightly smaller (from previous years), but equally excited and energetic crowd - including mothers and fathers, teens, children, seniors and the family dog - gathered at Bluff Street Park waiting in the darkness for the signal to begin. At the end of the 2.1 mile walk to the Marathon finish line at Vernon Worthen Park hot scones, honey butter and juice awaited. Thanks to 2010 MW chairman Ralph Flanagan and his committee including Jimi Kestin, Rosie Rosander, Tim Floyd, and Wayne Everett; and, to sponsors Yellow Book and State Bank of Southern Utah for another successful Mayor's Walk.
Linda and Ed Sappington, Mark Loosli
Today's speaker was Phil Tuckett and Lani Puriri. Lani is the Marketing Manager with CMI at Dixie State College. She Explained some of the background in getting Phil Tuckett to join DSC and introduced him to the club. Phil Tuckett is the Festival Director for DOCUtah. Phil is an associate professor at Dixie State College and the director of the Dick Nourse Center for Media Innovation. He is also the director of the digital film track in the communication department. Prior to coming back to his alma mater to teach, Phil was vice president of special projects at NFL Films for 21 years.
Our Know your Exchangite today was Tom Bayles. Tom has been a member of the Exchange since February 2009. His birthday is December 6th. Tom is a Dixie State College Alumni and moved to St. George in 1998. When I googled the name Tom Bayles, this is the first picture that showed up. (Seriously, I don't make this stuff up!)
Joe Bowcutt, Courtney Welch, Jennifer Welch, and Wayne Hoppal
Our Know your Exchangite today was Jay Barnes. Jay has been a member of the Exchange since January 2010. His birthday is November 6th and although he was wearing red today he made it very clear he was not rooting for the University of Utah. Jay served an LDS mission to Romania and is married to Jana. He is an attorney at the law office of Dabney and Dabney. When I googled the name Jay Barnes, this is the first picture that showed up. (Seriously, try googling the name Jay Barnes yourself!)
Out with the old, and in with the new!
And the winner is...
Today's Speaker was Scott Hirshi with the Washington County Economic Development Council. He presented Washington County economics 101, which Bill Hudson FAILED miserably. He explained how the past few decades has reshaped the economic climate of St George/Washington County and explained why this is important to our community. He shared the strategic plan, which includes:
Today's speaker was Randy Patterson. Randy is a five year resident of St.George. He was transferred here from Southern California. (Wasn’t everyone?) With 23 years experience in welfare services for the LDS Church, Randy’s job is to help individuals become economically self reliant thru employment, education, and self employment. Randy holds a MA in Career and Technical Education. He is a Sunshiner with the St George Area Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Dixie Tub Thumpers (Toastmasters.) Randy’s hobbies are scouting, camp cooking, woodworking, and visiting thrift stores and yard sales.
Today's meeting was the March Student of the Month program. We met at the Abbey Inn and had a great turn out.
Left to right -
*Jake Kasner, Millcreek High School, son of Donna & James Kasner
Jake King, Snow Canyon High School, son of Michael King
*Morgan Campbell, Tuacahn High School, daughter of Tami & Jeff Campbell
Caleb Snarr, Tuachan High School, son of Jeff Snarr
Elise Bowen, Dixie High School, daughter of Douglas Bowen
Kyle Boice, Desert Hills High School, son of Chris Boice & Kristina Benson
Micci Hafen, Pine View High School, daughter of Kim & Becky Hafen
Tim Floyd, St. George Exchange Club President
*February Student of the Month
Today's presentation was from the Boy Scouts of America, celebrating 100 years. Derrick Larson, District Executive for the BSA presented to us. Derrick gave us an overview of the BSA history and current organization. He educated us on how each troop needs to sponsored by a chartered organization and in Utah most troops are sponsored by an LDS ward. The Exchange Club could be a sponsor of a scout troop and one of the clubs in northern Utah has done this. The upcoming events for the BSA are:
Today's meeting was a presentation from Steve Bingham, Recreation Manager with the City of St George. He presented information about the upcoming NJCAA Division I Fast Pitch National Championship Tournament. It will be held at The Canyons on May 19-22, 2010. The nations 16 best junior college teams will come and compete, bringing over 500 people into the area, spending nearly $500,000 in St. George and Washington County.
Last years winners were Yavapai College. Our very own Club President, Tim Floyd, was their gracious host. Other Hosts included Wayne and Ralph. Hosts are needed again this year and there are other opportunities to help out (ticket sales, parking, etc.). A special ticket price and fund-raising opportunity is available to service clubs. To get involved contact Steve Bingham at 627-4572.
and is a graduate of Utah State University.
Today's meeting was held at the Abbey Inn on south Bluff Street. In order to accommodate our large turn out we needed to have a larger venue. We had 5 of the 6 schools represented and Neal did another great job. The February Students of the Month are (left to right):
Today's speaker was Ken Wilson and Kent Ririe from The Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center. They shared with us the success of last years Jubilee of Trees in raising the funds to bring the Life Flight to Dixie Regional. Part of their presentation was also about the employee giving program called "Spirit Club". Through this program employees have gifted nearly $1.5 million over the past 10 years, making local projects happen like Life Flight and the Child Development Center at Dixie Regional. This program is available for employees of any business to participate in.
Another way of supporting The Foundation at Dixie Regional is through The Jubilee of Trees which occurs in November. In preparation for the Jubilee of Trees is The Jubilee Cup, the annual golf tournament and dinner. The Jubilee Cup has been renamed to The Rulan D Woodbury Jubilee Classic. This year the dinner will be on May 19th and the golf tournament will be May 20th and 21st.
Our Know Your Exchangite today was Vasu Mudliar. I found this picture when I googled Vasu Mudliar. Vasu is the President of the Dixie State College Athletic Club and spend all of his free time "playing" at the college. Just ask him about his trip to California...
