St. George Rotary eBulletin (May 12, 2025)

This year’s Latin Appreciation Party in the Park - coincidentally on Cinco de Mayo and just a few weeks until SGR’s 18^th “service above self” project in Guatemala – was very well attended despite rain showers on an unseasonably cool (56 degrees) May Monday in Dixie. The evening included dancing (salsa, merengue and other), a piñata, tacos and elotes (aka Mexican street corn) followed by a tasty dessert of tres leche cake.

Thanks to Chris and Eva Parker for putting this fun evening together and to Carla and David Martinez for their delicious food choices.

Coats in May in Dixie? It was wet and 56 degrees, but we had a good time anyway!

Chris, Eva and others showed off their moves on the dance floor. Such fun!

Hey, Dale ...

you have a piece of piñata on the top of your head. But, no worries. It's a good look!

GUATEMALA 2025 BY THE NUMBERS ...

* 120 - # of stoves SGR will be providing this year

* 4 - # of cases of vitamins donated by 2 SGRotarians

* 2 - # of cases of Happy Factory toys ... and several cases of school supplies

* 50 - # of colorful, hand-crocheted caps from local crafters

* 3300-ish - # of stoves we've built in Maya villages to date
* 18 - # of times SGR has traveled to Guatemala

* 25 - maximum # of travelers we can take this year

* 19 - # signed up for this year's trip ... so there's still room for another 6

* $2000 - approximate cost for this year's trip, including airfare

* 23-31 - dates in May when SGR will be in Central America

* $7500 - this year's donation from Cedar City Rotary

* $200 - cost-per-stove if you won't be traveling, but still want to contribute to this life-changing project

* IMMEASURABLE - improvement to the health and safety of Maya women and children, who now won't suffer from painful burns or inhale dangerous smoke particulates from open fires in the middle of their homes

Wanna come along on this amazing "service above self" project - recognized as District 5420 Best International Service Project of RY2023-24 - see Project Chair Dan Strobell or President Dave Prisbrey for more information!

You've signed up for a committee in St. George Rotary and now you're waiting for someone to reach out to tell you what is expected in this new role. In case you're still waiting, here is the list of committees ... and the chairman (or woman) so you can ask questions:

* Membership - Ray Absher

* Youth - Ryan Davis

* Foundation - Bryan Thiriot/soon-to-be Dave Prisbrey

* Fundraising - Dale Desmond

* Service - Reed Noble

* Special Projects - James Jackson

* Club Administration - Carla Martinez

* Public Image and "Is It FUNNN?" - Linda Sappington

If you have forgotten which committee you signed up for - or you haven't yet signed up - reach out to President Dave!

DG Todd Boyer's membership goal for District 5420

is "2025 in 2025." Who do you know

who should be in Rotary?

Rotary Question of the Week:

Current # of female members of SGR then what % are they

among our 72 members?

Happily, no new cases of wild polio with paralysis anywhere in the world as we hold steady at 10 since New Years Day 2025. We're going in the right direction, but polio is still out there with 2 cases in Afghanistan and 8 in Pakistan.

If you aren't already giving to the PolioPlus Society - at an affordable $8.50 a month or $100 annually until polio is eradicated finally and forever - see Foundation Chairs Bryan or Dale for more information.

May 12, 2025 11:57 AM

Robert Stoker, SG City Fire Department

May 19, 2025 11:53 AM

Karry Rathje, WashCo Water Conservancy District

"Water, water everywhere ... or is there?"

May 26, 2025

NO MEETING - Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend

Jun 02, 2025 11:58 AM

Mayor Michelle Randall

State of the City (Readers Digest condensed version)

Jun 09, 2025

Mike Jurca, SG City Director of Golf Operations

Jun 16, 2025 11:57 PM

Dan Strobell and friends on Guatemala

Report on this year's trip to Guatemala

Jun 23, 2025 11:57 AM

RYLA participants

"What RYLA taught me about leadership"

Jun 30, 2025 5:58 PM

President Dave Prisbrey

Passing the Baton

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DG Suzanne Leonelli

invites all (particularly board members) to attend this year's

Southern District Assembly

Saturday, June 7, 2025

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location - TBD

"Rev'd Up 4 Rotary"

Car Show

Saturday, September 6, 2025

at Red Cliffs

Mark your calendar for this exciting event and watch for more information coming soon!

District 5420 Conference

in St. George

September 18-20, 2025