Rotary Torch Run was HOT! HOT! HOT!

We had a good turn out yesterday as we carried the torch to eradicate polio. We had representatives from all of the Rotary clubs in Washington County (I think) and we all had a good time. We were welcomed by the President of the Red Rock Club (name is escaping me) and then we all hit the track for the run/walk/meander/stroll depending on how you felt and how you were dressed. The obvious absence of super athlete/marathoner Shayne Wittwer was felt as we were looking for about 5 miles from him. Since the event was in his backyard we were sure he would be there. I think we had breakfast afterward, but this blogger had to leave after his 10 mile effort to go earn a paycheck. All in all it was a great morning for the event and we all felt good about the effort. By the way, Kaylnn Larson walks really fast.

Rotary Clubs get all Boxed in at All Clubs Meeting!

The four Washington County Rotary Clubs were represented at an all clubs meeting on Thursday the 14th of April. PDG Wally Brown gave us an excellent presentation on the Shelter Box project started by one Rotary Club in Scotland. We were told of where the Shelter Boxes have been employed since 2005 and what natural and man made disasters were covered. The contents of a Shelter Box were displayed and Wally let us know what it would take to be involved and sponsor a box.

He was introduced by Past President of the Sunrise Club, Marla Shelby-Drabner, and we found out that Wally is an alumnus of Dixie High School. (Who knew, right)

We were also entertained by a bull story from Paul Gooch that was hard to believe. Only a kid from Mona could pull off that tall tale.

PDG Gil Trujillo also had some great things to say about the Rotary youth programs and all in all it was a great meeting. Shame on those who missed it.

Next week promises to be exciting as we meet Wednesday at Hansen Stadium for the torch run to eradicate polio. Wear your running shoes and be there at 730 am to put in your 10 miles. Then you can go to work sweaty.

The Learning Center for Families Shines in a tag team presentation at the Sunrise Club!

Thursday morning we were joined by Debbie Justice, the Director of the Learning Center for Families and Carol Hollowell, the Program Director for the Volunteer Center of Washington County. Debbie presented information on the palacial building they are constructing to help thousands of infants and toddlers and their families in their coverage area which reaches to Fredonia. Carol presented different opportunities for sponsoring rooms in the new building and I think John Johnson committed to the library and a play room for about $120,000. We will rename him St. John. You won't want to miss next week when our own green thumb, Dan Rak, will present everything you want to know about forestry and growing and harvesting trees. Bring you dogs, I am sure they will be interested. See you Thursday.