Christmas Gift Exchange 2010

Today's meeting was our annual Gift Exchange. There were some hot items this morning that slipped through a few hands. Santa flew away with the most coveted prize: BYU hat, Snuggie, and U of U gift bag. Sorry to Jinks and Shonie who were left with that bitter taste of defeat. Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year! See you on January 6th for our next Exchange Club meeting.

December Students of the Month

Left to right are the December 2010 Students of the Month -

Bill Hudson, St. George Exchange Club President
Tylan Glines, Pine View High School, son of Trina & Jeff Glines
Brandon Atkinson, Snow Canyon High School, son of Darin & Angie Atkinson
Taylor Blake, Tuacahn High School, daughter of Marnie & Gary Blake
Monica Lawlis, Dixie High School, daughter of Stacy & Damon Lawlis
Katrien Jack, Desert hills high School, daughter of Colin W. Jack
Melissa Topete, Millcreek High School, daughter of Yulie Rivera

November Students of the Month

Today we recognized the November Students of the Month. Apparently, we didn't scare any of the kids to bad at the October presentation with our masked monster, because we had a great turn out from the students for this month's presentation.

Back Row Left to Right:

Bill Hudson Exchange Club President

Tori Ryerson (Tuacahn) Mom- Norma Ryerson

Courtney Brinkerhoff (PVHS) Parents- Renee & Clint Martineau, and the late Tod Brinkerhoff

Front Row Left to Right:

Adelaida Sabedra (Millcreek) Mom- Maria Urquizo

Ashlie Gilbert (DHS) Mom- Celece Seegmiller

Aubrey Nielson (DHHS) Mom- Karen Nielson

Darian Nielson (October student of the month from DHHS) Parents- Dan & Deanna Nielson

October Students of the Month

Today's meeting was our Student of the Month. It was an extra special presentation thanks to a surprise visit from Harry (the monster).

Left to right

Bill Hudson, Club President; Regina Grogan, Snow Canyon High School, daughter of Dara A. Tancredi; Stephen Nielsen, Millcreek High School, son of Ann Barry; Bianca Alverd, Pine View High School, daughter of Angela Canfield and Tony Alverd; Nathan Hunt, Dixie High School, son of Christena Hunt; and Victoria Graff, Tuacahn High School, daughter of Ken & Kerrie Graff.

St George Leisure Services

Today's speaker was Kent E. Perkins with the St George City Leisure Services. Kent graduated from Brigham Young University with Bachelors degree in Broadcast Communications, and Masters degree in Recreation with emphasis on Municipal Administration. He has been with the City of St George for 28 years as Director of Leisure Services. He is also the Director of the St. George Marathon and the St. George Art Festival. He and his wife Lynne have six children and 8 grandchildren.

Exchange at the Finish Line

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.

September Students of the Month

The following students were recognized for their outstanding
contributions to their schools and selected as the September 2010
Student of the Month for the St. George Exchange Club. Left to right -

Peter Fuller, Snow Canyon High School, son of Marybeth & Clayton Fuller;
Taylor Fox, Desert Hills High School, son of Kelly & Dave McDonald;
Kasen Wright, Pine View High School, son of Shawn & Gina Wright; Bill
Hudson, President of St. George Exchange Club; Brianna McFadden, Dixie
High School, daughter of Rick & Mary Lynn McFadden; Natalie Spangler,
Tuacahn High School, daughter of Frank & Jennifer Spangler; and Karla
Castro, Millcreek High School, daughter of Jorge & Paola Castro.

Book of Golden Deeds

Linda and Ed Sappington, Mark Loosli

Today's meeting was our presentation of the Book of Golden Deeds. We presented it to Linda Sappington. Linda wears many hats:

• Director of the Volunteer Center of Washington County and the Five County Senior Corps including Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Companion Program (SCP), Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), and the Five County Health Insurance Information Program.
• Writer for the local newspapers and magazines
• Wife to Ed Sappington
  
• Mother of six
• Grandmother to 12, soon to be 13 and one great grandchild

Linda also served as Public Relations Director for Dixie Regional Medical Center in the 1980's and started and served four years as the Chairperson "Jubilee of Trees", a major fundraiser for the Dixie Regional Center Foundation. She served as the Chairman of Habitat for Humanity this past year, is a Past President of Rotary.

Ed Sappington has been a member of the club since 1975. He and Linda will soon be leaving on a full time mission.