As I write this, Bahar and I are traveling internationally and seeing Rotary’s impact in New Zealand and Australia. Though away, technology has allowed me to stay in touch with Jacqui, our board and club. It’s clear that April for Club 24 is shaping up to be a month of connection, service, and impact, and your fellow Rotarians are counting on you to join them in making it happen.
We are excited to announce new members Sabrina Morales, Jamal Batar, Kelsey Earl, J Diane Brenderson, Bruce Roberts and Kara Cash.
Read on about to learn a little about each member.
Joins us at an upcoming meeting to get to know them a little better.
If your committee needs new members consider inviting them to participate in committee and activities of the club.
Contact information for each new member can be found by logging on to your Club Runner profile or by downloading the ClubRunner app
We would also like to thank resigning members Gary Garf, Joshua Creer and Bahar Ferguson for their support of the club and wish them the very best in the future.
Rotary Club of Salt Lake City Joins End Plastic Soup Initiative
Your Salt Lake City Rotary Environment Committee wants to break the plastics waste chain, filling up our landfills with plastic that takes hundreds of years to decompose!
The plastic film and bags we use to bring food home and stash leftovers in the fridge pile up because our blue garbage cans can’t separate plastics from plastic bottles and paper waste.
Member Highlight - Congratulations to Alvin Leiyan
Let's congratulate Alvin Leiyan, who joined the club late last year as he graduates from the University of Utah at the David Eccles School of Business. Alvin is currently an analyst at Goldman Sachs, we wish him every future success.
Do you have a celebration or milestone to share? Send details and photos to Jacqui for inclusion in the next Rotary Bee.
As Spencer mentioned in his message there is a lot going on in April!
Don't forget to sign up for theDine Around by next Friday.There is link in the Upcoming Events section below. Thank you to Brent, Heidi, Duane and Tom for hosting. We have spots for 15 more.
Chris Richards on the Environmental Committee is taking the lead on our Tree Planting volunteer project in partnership with Tree Utah. If you have not signed up yet and would like to participate the link is still open.
April 15th will be a meeting you won't want to miss! The Homelessness and Transitional Housing Committeeare exploring new opportunities and projects including the potential of supporting the purchase of a home at The Other Side Village. I'm looking forward to hearing about the progress of The Other Side Village and the successes of the Milestone Project. Not familiar with the projects?
Also in April, on the 28th we have a pop-up social at Cafe Delise, 2747 So. State in SLC at 4 p.m. Join the Pop-Up Social Committee for coffee, and a delicious pastry.
And last but not least, at the end of the month we have our Scholarship Lunch on Tuesday, April 29th at 11:30 am. The Scholarship Lunch will be at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus. 7 students will be recipients of our club scholarship grants.
I am pleased to share that students from Franklin will be joining us as well as representatives from Rotaract and RYLA. This year we will start to connect the dots between our educational initiatives to encourage Interactors, members of Rotaract and RYLA alumni to become more involved with members of Rotary.
In May, let's volunteer as a group and support club member Laura Hadley and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Utah Great Strides 5K on May 16-17.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Cheer Squad along the route or at the start/finish line to help keep spirits up
Manning the Registration and Swag tents
Set up and take down, with no heavy lifting.
Passing out lunch.
Walking as a club
Sign in the upcoming events section.
Also in May will be the Franklin Field Day. If you'd like to help the school field day a sign up will be going out soon.
Do you have a volunteer opportunity for the club? Send it along, lets support one another's organizations and efforts. Together, anything is possible. This coming year we hope to add in service projects at least every other month that are family friendly and fun!
Save the Date as we recognize distinguished Rotarians Mike Deputy and Gene Banks for their dedication and service to the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City and Rotary at large. You won't want to miss this celebration event!
National News and Observances
Earth Day April 22
As people of action, Rotarians have been shaping the conversation on the environment for years, from addressing climate change that threatens entire food systems to fighting pollution that clogs our air and water. Rotarians are well-suited for the challenge. They use their connections to find creative solutions and take action to safeguard our vital resources.
The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) assists Rotary clubs, districts and multi-districts in building awareness, inspiring action, and planning service projects that focus on environmental sustainability, awareness of climate change, and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Promoting Peace
As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.
By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.
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