We have made much progress to revive our club over the past year. Jacqui has done a wonderful job overhauling the administrative aspects of our club.
But there is still much to do. Even as I transition out of the club president role, I will be supporting her in continuing the following necessary steps:
1- Jacqui to delegate administrative aspects of the club, and spend her time on strategic aspects such as planning, community partnerships, recruiting big name members, etc.
2- Improve our programming to include bigger name speakers that will be a huge draw.
3- Work to ensure our membership focus moves towards “Business and Community Leaders.”
I look forward to the Rotary year ahead and supporting Jacqui and Heidi as we move forward.
Yours in Rotary,
Spencer Ferguson, President, July 2024-2025
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
I am excited and honored to serve as your Rotary President starting July 1, 2025. I had the recent opportunity to provide service with many of our fellow Rotarians at the Utah Food Bank and truly appreciated the wonderful fellowship and knowledge that we are making a difference in our community!
There has been much achieved in the last several years for our club and community. Your board of directors and your upcoming President Elect- Don Weakley have been working hard to determine a 3-year strategic plan that will work to enhance our Retention, Realistic Growth and Reputation. Attached is our Draft Strategic plan.
I encourage your questions and follow up as we unite our members toward greater community impact and fellowship. We will be discussing this plan, bylaws and budget and recognizing our fellow members at our transition meeting on Tuesday, July 15.
We have some incredible members, and I feel truly honored to work alongside you and support our Rotary Leadership toward authentic Service above Self.
Heidi Ruster, President July 2025-2026
Rotary Club of Salt Lake City, Utah Food Bank Volunteers
Member Review of Bylaws Amendments and Proposed 2025–2026 Budget
Please Review & Comment
In accordance with our club bylaws, all members are invited to review and provide feedback on documents and changes that affect the business of the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City.
Please review the following documents using the links below:
The board is committed to a strategy focused on Realistic Growth, Retention, and Reputation. To support these goals, the proposed budget reflects increased investments in marketing, membership, and retention initiatives.
The budget projects a planned deficit, with the understanding that the Executive Director and board will actively seek sponsorships and marketing support to offset these expenses. This approach will be sustained for a period of two years, supported by the club’s operational budget and Raymond James Investment account (not the foundation). If measurable growth is not achieved, both the strategy and budget will be re-evaluated in partnership with club members.
If you are unable to attend the Member Celebration Meeting on July 15, this form will serve as your opportunity to participate in the review process.
Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to the work of Rotary.
Individual Tickets Now Available
On Friday, October 17, 2025, Club 24 will host the Distinguished Rotarian Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom in Salt Lake City. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.
We will honor two extraordinary members of our Club – Gene Banks and Mike Deputy – who have, for decades, exemplified Rotary’s core values of leadership and service.
We hope you will join us in the supporting the continuing philanthropic goals and growth of Club 24!
In partnership with United Way of Salt Lake City, the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City Service Committee invites you to help us "Stuff the Bus" with back-to-school supplies.
Between now and July 28, bring supplies to the member luncheon or drop them off to The Other Side Academy or the Utah Red Cross Offices at 6616 S. 900 E., Murray, UT, 84121.
Most needed supplies
crayons 16 or 24 count
markers - 8, 10 or twelve packs
pocket folders
spiral notebooks
highlighters
pens
pencils
glue sticks
erasers
We will also be participating in volunteer project - Click on Register here to sign up.
John Ashton, 2025 Founders Day Recipient, University of Utah
We pleased to share that fellow Rotarian John Ashton is one of the recipients of the University of Utah Founders Day Award. As many of you know, John has been instrumental in the Rotary Scholarship Awards revision and a longtime member of the Scholarship Committee.
Please join us in congratulating John. You can view the awards video or read more on the University of Utah Alumni Magazine site.
M. John Ashton BS’66 JD’69 - John Ashton served nearly 30 years as executive director of the U’s Office of Alumni Relations, helping launch Continuum (now Utah Magazine), the alumni scholarship program, and the annual food drive.
A former Alumni Association president, he also held leadership roles with the Hinckley Institute, University Hospital, and national alumni groups. A former partner at Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, he has been active in the Utah State Bar, Republican Party, and Salt Lake Rotary Club.
Join Community Partner, Utah Global Diplomacy and Club Member Felicia Maxfield Barrett, for a timely discussion on National Security and Emerging Technologies on Friday, July 18 at the Little America Hotel.
About the Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits
The Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits and Learning Labs bring together leaders from business, government, and nonprofit sectors to deepen understanding of U.S. foreign policy and the benefits of exchange programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to U.S. communities, and to our economy and security.
These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to create connections, build professional networks, and bring attention to the critical role that citizen diplomacy programs play in strengthening U.S. influence and security abroad, and building stronger communities and workforces here at home.
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
