As we move into Autumn, we're hopeful we will see all of you more often. This month I've had some lovely camping excursions and good times with Grandkiddos- along with work trips and Red Crossers visiting SLC in August.
Join A Committee, Make Friends, Make a Difference In the many club activities.
Have you been on one committee for a while, interested in exploring other ideas and opportunities?
The following committees invite you to join in their work and build on the new momentum of the club projects.
School Partnerships Coordinator Linda Kruse is seeking new volunteers for our mentoring program at Franklin Elementary. We need at least 5 more volunteers. Just one hour of your time every Tuesday can make the difference in the life of a child struggling with reading. Let's keep this tradition going. Reach out to Linda for more information.
Interact and RYLA - We are looking for a new chair and Interact liaisons for the schools we want to serve. Work with high school students to create service projects, promote RYLA and share information about our scholarships to students applying to college in Utah.
Scholarships - Interview students for the Rotary Club Scholarships, connect with high school counselors to share our work and support of students.
Environmental Committee - new chair Chris Richards invites you to share thoughts and ideas around our current efforts and build a sustainable project outline for the coming years. EndPlastic Soup Initiative, Tree Utah, Community Clean Up and more.
Service and Social Committee's -Sub Committees of the Program Committee
You may have noticed we are ramping up or social and service projects. Join the committee to help set up dinner socials, pop up events and service projects in partnership with other community agencies.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, we take time to celebrate the extraordinary members and programs of our club. The evening will begin with a reception where guests will enjoy the opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians and friends.
During the reception take time to explore and bid on a fantastic selection of silent and live auction items and see the diverse and impactful initiatives led by our club in a poster display throughout the reception.
Guests will also meet the leaders of the Milestone Project and hear inspiring stories of the youth whose lives have been transformed through this important collaboration.
Our Rotaractors, recipients of the Club’s 2025 College scholarships, will also be present to share their experiences and aspirations as they volunteer as greeters and event support.
A formal dinner will follow, with Duane Millard serving as the evenings Emcee for the evening along with a few special guests. During the program, we will have the honor of recognizing two extraordinary Rotarians—Mike Deputy and Gene Banks—whose leadership, advocacy, and generosity exemplify the very spirit of Club 24.
This promises to be a truly memorable evening of fellowship and celebration. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
Did you know that Rotary Club of Salt Lake City member, Moe Egan is a chef, and entrepreneur along with being a forward-thinking team member of The Other Side Village? Making a difference in the lives of people every day.
The social committee is pleased to share a fun event in Sept for the club. Join us as we take an evening bus tour of the sites of Salt Lake City. You never know, you might learn something new about Salt Lake and get to know another member a little better.
Do you have an event or program in your world aligned with Rotary? We'd like to help you promote your events and services.
For one-time events submit the information to Jacqui for inclusion in the Rotary Bee. For long term or business services for a nominal fee we will promote your services on our event calendar and link to your service via your company logo on our site.
Coming up this Month
Today, Sept 11 - Lark & Spur Performance - Jeff Whiteley, Excellence in the Community - La Caille, 7 pm.
Utah’s Top Musicians. Free for Everyone.
Excellence in the Community, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, brings Utah’s best musicians to diverse communities through free concerts. By creating more performance opportunities for Utah’s finest artists, we enrich cultural life and honor their achievements.
Our concerts are open to all — people of every age, background, and walk of life.
September 24, 2025
Rotary Club Member, Felicia Maxfield Barrett, Executive Director of Utah Global Diplomacy
It is with great excitement that we invite you to attend the 3rd annual Bridging Religious Divides Symposium, a powerful day-long gathering hosted by Utah Global Diplomacy in collaboration with Bellwether International. This event is free & open to the public, but space is limited. Registration is required. Lunch is included.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Program runs 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Utah Cultural Celebration Center - 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City
We are honored to welcome Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, as our keynote speaker. Her keynote, "Interfaith Dialogue and Community Building: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War", promises to be unforgettable.
Additional speakers include:
Rachel Miner, Founder and CEO of Bellwether International
Shima Baradaran Baughman, Woodruff J. Deem Professor of Law and a Distinguished Fellow at the Wheatley Institute, Brigham Young University
U.S. Ambassador (ret.) Matthew H. Tueller
Michael Christopher Low, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Middle East Center, University of Utah
Dr. Palina Louangketh, Founder and CEO, Idaho Museum of International Diaspora and Professor of Multicultural Studies and Ethics in Society, Boise State University
Sep 26 - Gateway Aesthetics is hosting its once-a-year Gateway to Beauty Open House event Thursday, September 26th from 12pm-7pm.
There will be raffles, special promotions, service demonstrations and the opportunity to chat one-on-one with our Dermatologists.
Plus, goody bags, yummy snacks and refreshments.
Attendance is free and we are so excited to be sharing this year's event with the Rotary Club!
School Partnerships Coordinator Linda Kruse is seeking new volunteers for our mentoring program at Franklin Elementary. We need at least 5 more volunteers. Just one hour of your time every Tuesday can make the difference in the life of a child struggling with reading. Let's keep this tradition going. Reach out to Linda for more information. 
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