by Michael Soden | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
In April of 2020 Vernal’s businesses were struggling due to closures and COVID-19 restrictions. Anxiety was at an all-time high. That’s when the Vernal Rotary Club sprang into action by sponsoring the “Shop Local & Win Contest” through their Facebook page. The...
by Michael Soden | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s been 20 years in the making but on Wednesday, November 17, representatives of all southwestern Utah’s Rotary clubs gathered to celebrate the formal chartering of the Rotary Club of Washington City. Amidst the celebratory joyful noise at Sand Hollow Resort,...
by Michael Soden | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Many groups reach out to us every year, wanting to help in some way, but only Rotary has actually shown up!” “You did all of this for us?” “I’ve lived in southeastern Utah for almost 90 years … and I’ve never seen anything like this outpouring of service.” “This week...
by Michael Soden | Nov 14, 2021 | Blog
On March 6th the Dixie Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated the launch of their satellite club, the Veterans Club of Southern Utah. The intent of this newly formed Rotary Club was to support Veterans. The club jumped right into the many requests from the community from...
by Michael Soden | Nov 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nigerian Past District Governor Pearl Okoro is one of five women recognized by Rotary International (RI) for her work to eradicate polio worldwide, so her visit to Utah for our District’s World Polio Day Dinner on October 27, 2021 created a lot of enthusiasm – and...