SaoPaulo Brazil does Rotary BIG!

Thought everyone would like to see this roundabout

located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

These guys take Rotary very seriously!!

Any chance we could get Brigham City to re-do

1100 South like this??

Tuesday July 17 - Summer Picnic

The annual Brigham City Rotary Summer Picnic was held Tuesday evening at the beautiful Rotary Constitution Park located at 500 East 700 South. The setting was ideal, the weather was fantastic and the company was some of the best around!

Fried Chicken, Hoagie Sandwiches, Salads, Chips, Drinks, Cookies and Brownies were all on the menu and were the perfect compliment to a great evening of fellowship.

Those who were unable to make it to the picnic missed out on a fun evening.

No meeting next week as it is July 24th, Pioneer Day.

See you on the 31st!

Tuesday July 10

Good crowd out to Rotary today, including guests and visitors. June Bywater came as a gust of Brad Barber and is interested in becoming a member of the club.

Sergeant at Arms Barber took a moment to bring members up to speed about his manner of keeping a high level of decorum at meetings.  A couple of fines ensued but the best is yet to come...

Our program was arranged by Past President Paul Damon.  He introduced Wendell Droubay who shared thoughts about patriotism. 

Included in his presentation was the story of Francis Scott Key and the writing of our National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.
He also shared some history of the Executive Seal of the USA, including the siginificance of the colors of the seal.

RED: Heartiness and Valor
WHITE: Purity and Innocence
BLUE: Vigilence, Perserverance and Justice

It was a wonderful and moving presentation.  We're grateful to Mr Droubay for taking time to share with us.

Next week there will be no noon meeting as we will met at Rotary Constitution park that evening for the Family Picnic at 6:30.  Bring your family and your appetite.

In two weeks there will also be no noon meeting as it is the July 24 - Pioneer Day Holiday.

Tuesday July 3, 2012

Wow! It felt like the day before the 4th of July in Rotary today! I think most Rotarians were on vacation somewhere, taking an early day off for the holiday.

President Dan hansen conducted his first meeting as Club President today.

He welcomed visitor Jake Garn - Guest of Brent Gillies.

Thanks to everyone that came out and helped with the "Welcome to Brigham City" sign.  It is really looking nice.  The Rotary logo should be attached to the rock soon.

Rotarian Brent Gillies introduced the speakers today. Jeunelle Jeffries and Chandler Wilson of the Box Elder Boys and Girls club shared information withi us about the club and its mission here in Box Elder County.

Chandler, a senior at Bear River High School, is Club Member of the Year and shared her story of how the club has been a benefit to her and helped her find and reach for her potential as an individual.

The Boys and Girls Club provides services to over 1400 K - 12 youth throughout Box Elder County including 250 youth a day at the Bunderson Center in Brigham City.

We appreciate the presentation and continue to support the Boys and Girls club.

Next week we will hear a patriotic program provided by Wendell Droubay, arranged by Paul Damon.

The CLub family picnic will be held at Rotary Constitution Park on July 17th.  6:30 pm.

No meeting on Juy 24th.

Saturday June 30 - Rotary Work Day!

A group of Brigham City Rotarians showed up Saturday morning, June 30 and helped with landscaping and sod for the new "WELCOME TO BRIGHAM CITY" sign at 1100 South Main.

We got an early start and accomplished our task while the temperature was only in the low 80's.

Drive by and take a look!  It's really coming together and is a great addition to the south entrance to Brigham City.

Raking rocks is much harder than it looks!

(Felt like I was in my garden)

OK. We took a couple of breaks.

Keep those grins on, ladies!

The size of the rake made no difference.

Proof of the prevailing temperature.

Ready for the big landscape rocks and sod.

Jim Moore.  Project Engineer.

And the sod begins

What a good looking crew!

June 26, 2012 Installation Banquet!

Another Rotary year has come and gone. Approximately 50 Rotarians, spouses and guests attended the annual Installation Banquet for a "changing of the guard" as our President Paul Damon passed the gavel to incoming President Dan Hansen.  The event was held at the Iron Gate Grill restaurant at the Eagle Mountain Golf Course in brigham City.

President Damon presented the club with a "year in review" and highlighted many of the accomplishments of the past year including:

• The annual dictionary project - dictionaries for every third grader in Box Elder County
• Peach Days Ticket Sales - Raising over $10,000 for use in projects throughout the community and internationally
• The newest fundraiser - 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk at Mantua Dam; Raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club and the Brigham Fine Arts Center
• Work crew at the Bike Trail east of Mantua Dam
• Great progress on the "Welcome to Brigham City" sign at the intersection of Main and 1100 South
• Discussions of a possible Habitat for Humanity collaboration in the future
• Sponsorship and participants in the Mexico Project - Including the building of three houses and distribution of books and school supplies for elementary schools in Puerto Peñasco Mexico
• 6 youth to RYLA Leadership Camp
• 3 $500 scholarhips to local youth

President Damon also presented the Rotarian of the Year recognition and plaque to Jeff Scott for his involvement in Rotary this year as a newer Rotarian. Jeff also filled in the reminaing term as Director for Rotarian Jerry Capener as he and his wife left the area on service mission for their church.

Checks were presented to Juenelle Jeffries, Jenny Schutlz and Susan Neidert from the Boys and Girls Club and the Fine Arts Center.

Following his remarks and thanks to all involved this last year, especially the directors and committee chairs, President Damon welcomed and installed the officers for the coming year.

President Dan Hansen
President Elect Kevin Blaylock
Secretary Larry Boyer
Treasurer Jodi McFall
Directors: Eve Jones, Malone Molgard, Jeff Scott, Tere Moore

Pins, plaques, gifts and gavel were exchanged.

Incoming President Hansen thanked all for their attendance and their commitment to Rotary. He talked of his attendance at the International Convention in Bangkok and the impression it had on him as well as the friendships formed there.

He shared his goals for the coming year including:

• Community Service project at least once a quarter
• Partnering with neighboring clubs for an International Service Project.
• Continuing support of the Mexico Project
• Working to increase individual involvement in all aspects of the Club.

Many thanks were expressed to family and friends and to the members of the Brigham City Rotary Club.

Now, let's get busy!!

Tuesday June 19

Our program was arranged today by Bob Thurgood.

We were honored to have Corbin Willis address us.  He is a WWII and Korean War veteran and spent time in a German concentration camp after being shot down over Europe in WWII. He shared his amazing and stirring story with us.

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/vhp-stories/loc.natlib.afc2001001.02220/

"When I started flying missions over Germany in July of '44, I heard there was a 91 percent attrition rate but I guess at my age I just thought I would be in the 9 percent that did make it."

His luck held out until his 22nd mission, when his plane was hit by anti-aircraft shells. He delivers a stunning story dotted with heartbreaking humor. He survived interrogation, scabies, a crippling weight loss, and a 100-mile march through the snow from one POW camp to another in Germany.

Willis's ability to survive and triumph over the experiences that followed months of hardship in overcrowded Germany POW camps, a return home to a family that thought he was dead and then service as a flight leader and test pilot in Korea are a testament to his faith, courage and belief in the future.

To view and read his handwritten account, check out this site:

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/vhp-stories/loc.natlib.afc2001001.02220/transcriptturner?ID=pm0001001&page=1&submit.x=7&submit.y=12

We are grateful for the opportunity to hear from Mr Willis and salute him for his service and dedication to this great nation.

Don't miss the Installation Banquet next Tuesday evening at the Iron Gate Grill.