Salt Lake Rotary

As the cost of higher education significantly outstrips inflation, Universities strive to maintain access for talented students from all backgrounds and ensure that those who begin college are able to stay in school through degree completion. The U focuses on offering high value – the intersection of quality and affordability – in the student experience. We will highlight national trends and the ways in which the U is outperforming many peer institutions in advancing quality while maintaining affordability.

Rotary leadership positions and honors: District Conference/Fiesta Co-Chair, Puerto Peñasco Mexico; Assistant District Governor 2009-2012; Rotarian of the Year District 5420, 2012; Chair, Polio Plus Torch Run 2010-2011; Chair, Sugar House Rotary 75th Anniversary Celebration; President, Rotary Club of Sugar House 2007-2008. Club International Achievement Award 2008 for outstanding club projects; Paul Harris Society; Bequest Society.

This is an exciting time for the Utah Jazz. Please join Steve Starks to learn about the Utah Jazz Legacy Trust, changes to the arena, and a new logo on the team jersey this year. One thing remains the same, a commitment to bring a championship to Utah.

Rick Okabe, Topaz Museum Board Member A talk about the Topaz Internment Camp near Delta, Utah that held over 11,000 Japanese Americans in a prison camp during World War II. It was one of ten camps that held over 120,000 persons who were never convicted or even charged with any crime

Here's the BSA Commissioner speaking to 100+ Rotarians from all over the US as he serves as a member of scouting's Key 3. He's been busy serving including busing tables (in an apron) after a 5am wake up, signing patches, and touring with dignitaries who are delighted to see the continued improvements at Scouting's greatest camp, The Summit in West Virginia. He's run the wheels off of his Jamboree assistant, Floyd Hatch who can't wait to come home!

This presentation aims to provide an overview of the history, shortcomings, and possible solutions for the current U .S. immigration and refugee systems. Specifically, explanations will be offered of terminology, facts and figures, and the evolution of these restrictive and much-maligned systems. Following this explanation, the presentation will discuss current policies under the Trump Administration, as well as possible solutions and challenges to reform.

Opening on August 22nd of this year, the Zions Bank Real Academy training campus arrives in Herriman, Utah, approximately 20 minutes southwest of Rio Tinto Stadium. The $72 million facility will serve as the daily training home beginning in 2018 for both of the club's professional teams - RSL (MLS) and Real Monarchs (USL) - while centralizing the club's U-18, U-16 and future U-14 development academy youth selections. The Herriman facility will provide adjacencies for an on-site charter school opening in Fall, 2017, with STEM disciplines (Science/Technology/Engingeering/Math) for nearly 300 boys and girls.

Brittney Nystrom, Executive Director, ACLU of Utah This presentation aims to provide an overview of the history, shortcomings, and possible solutions for the current U .S. immigration and refugee systems. Specifically, explanations will be offered of terminology, facts and figures, and the evolution of these restrictive and much-maligned systems. Following this explanation, the presentation will discuss current policies under the Trump Administration, as well as possible solutions and challenges to reform.

Thanks to Club 24 Newsletter Editor Barb Guy for another month of the brilliant Rotary Bee!

Club 24 has, for the past few years, supported the MAIR Clinic in Morocco. The Clinic treats people with a variety of brain and spinal cord injuries and diseases. The Clinic is changing the lives of hundreds of people. Visitors from Morocco have come to Salt Lake City for additional training. Member Mo Sbia is the primary sponsor of the Clinic.

Please join us on August 2nd for a wonderful evening of food, friends, and great music. The gates will open at 7:00 pm and our group will be able to park in the VIP parking lot and use the VIP entrance. We will have our own patio with lawn seating and limited seating at tables with chairs. The $150 price includes the concert, a light supper, and a variety of beverages. Each ticket includes a tax deductible donation to the Salt Lake City Rotary Foundation of $80. We hope to net over $7,000 from this event. All net proceeds will go to support the Salt Lake Rotary Foundation. We only have 100 tickets to sell so don’t delay and get your tickets today!

with Special Guests Dan Clark CSP CPAE The Art of Significant Relationships - Loving and Being Needed Instead of Romanced and Used and Chad Hymas CSP CPAE The Ultimate Speaking Career

Following a longstanding tradition and the dictates of Club bylaws, President Shahab Saeed passed the Club 24 gavel to President Brett Sutherland, beginning his one-year term. 

Tuesday, July 18th at the 24th Floor, 111 S Main   5:30- 7:30Durham Jones and Pinegar There will be no regular lunch Tuesday. Instead, we will have an After Hours Social! Join us from 5:30-7:30 at the new 111 South Main. Enjoy delicious food from Frida Bistro, tasty juices, Mexican adult beverages and music by Jose Bonilla. Guests are FREE! Bring your business partners, coworkers, significant other, and anyone interested in meeting Rotarians. Look for an email the week before the social with parking instructions and directions. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Parking Two-hour free parking is available in the City Creek underground parking.Driving westbound on 100 South just west of State Street, go down the ramp to the underground parking. Take the East parking elevators to the 1st level of the mall. Walk south past The Cheesecake Factory and Brio. Cross over 100 South and walk west towards Main Street. The glass tower is located on your left. Look for the Rotary Sign when you enter the building. There will be an attendant to direct you to the 24th floor. Please RSVP to [email protected] and we will see you there!

The ceremonial changing of the guard was accompanied by a number of vistors today.

After Hours Social: South of the Border is the theme for the evening! Join us from 5:30-7:30 at the new 111 South Main. Enjoy delicious food from Frida Bistro, tasty juices, Mexican adult beverages and music by Jose Bonilla. Guests are FREE! Bring your business partners, co-workers, significant other, and anyone interested in meeting Rotarians. Look for an email the week before the social with parking instructions and directions. Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 14.

We will celebrate and reflect on an amazing year of improving lives and generosity, thank the outgoing officers and directors, and welcome new members of the board of directors of Club 24. Shahab will share lessons learned along the path of service as the president, making decisions by the Four Way test and some memorable stories of the year.