"From the standpoint of daily life, there is one thing we do know:
That man is here for the sake of other men." ~ Albert Einstein

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

We welcomed a guest of Bruce Vellinga today,
David Rogers, CPA at Davis and Bott
was visiting again today.

Bob Thurgood presented a brief classification talk
along with the 4 Way Test. Bob and his wife, Bev
have lived in Perry for 7 years and were
in Syracuse prior to that.

They have four children, 3 boys and one girl.
He is self employed as a real estate developer.

He then introduced the program:
Dennis Tollen, founder of Beehive Homes,
a chain of Senior Residential Care Facilities.

Mr Tollen shared information about
Beehive Homes and the care facilities they
build and manage.

Beehive Homes was started in 1987 as a way
to provide assistance to members of
his own family.

It has since expanded to over 160 facilities
in 15 states.

The newest facility in Utah it near completion
in Perry, on the highway across from Calls Drive In.
It will supply 24 hour Senior care as well as Dementia care.

He also introduced staff members of the new facility:
John Hull, Administrator and
Amuri Balls, Staff Member

We were also happy to welcome Dennis son Eric with us.

Thanks to Bob for arranging this program
and to Dennis and the others for their presentation.

Next week is Club Assembly and in two weeks
we'll hear a presentation arranged by Larry Boyer.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Tuesday Feb 21, 2012

It was an evevntful day in Rotary for Lynda Hansen
who shared her classifaction talk and passed off
The 4 Way Test.


She did a great job, repeating the 4 Way Test without a hitch.
As part of her presentation, she talked about her involvement in the "Spot the Tot" program to raise awareness of children and moving vehicles.
She also shared her involvement with the Box Elder Food Pantry and the events that led up to her current position as Director of the Pantry.


Following Lynda, we were please to hear a presentation
arranged by Rotarian Jack Molgard,
from Kent Hart, Executive Director of the
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
an association of 500 Utah criminal defense lawyers.

Mr Hart, a native of Salt Lake County,
attended the U of U and worked for a period of time
in Nevada as well as New York City.
He has worked in the Federal Court System
since returning to Utah.

We appreciate Jack for arranging for todays program
and to Mr Hart for his time and presentation.

Next weeks program will be under the direction
of Rotarian Bob Thurgood.
See you there!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Tuesday, Feb 14 - Sweethearts Luncheon

Rotarians and guests were treated to a variety
of musical numbers - Love Songs - as part of the
annual Sweethearts Luncheon held today.

Rotarian Annette Barber arranged for her son
and daughter-in-law to present the program
for the club's annual luncheon.

Chris and Jena Barber have been singing together
since before they were married 8 years ago.
They have one daughter, Jordis, and live in
Clinton Utah.

If you missed Rotary today, you missed out.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tuesday Feb 7

Today's program was arranged by Rotarian Garl Waldron.
We heard from Blaine Andersen
Honda District Sales manager

Mr Andersen shared information about
Honda Motors and a variety of product lines
including motorcycles, automobiles, power equipment,
hybrid cars and commuter jets.

"Action without philosophy is a lethal weapon,
philosophy without action is worthless" ~ Soichiro Honda,
founder of Honda Motor Company

Our thanks to Garl and to Mr Andersen for this
informative presentation.

Next week is the Sweetheart Luncheon
arranged by Annette Barber.
We will be entertained by Chris and Jena Barber
and a variety of music and love songs.

In two weeks, Jack Molgard has the program.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

In Memoriam: Olof Eberhart Zundel

Past Brigham City Rotary Club President
Olof Eberhart Zundel
passed away January 28, 2012.

Among his many other responsibilites,
accolades and community accomplishments,
including serving as
Brigham City Mayor from 1966 to 1973,
Mr Zundel served as
President of the Brigham City Rotary Club
from 1963 to 1964.

A graveside service will be held
Thursday, February 2, 2012
in the Brigham City Cemetary.