Pachyderm Breakfast Invite
The Utah Republican Party is pleased to host our first Pachyderm Event at Hogle Zoo. On Saturday, September 23rd at 8am, you will have the opportunity to eat a hot, delicious breakfast while enjoying a private Pachyderm experience. After the one hour event, you may stay and enjoy the zoo for the rest of the day at no extra charge.
This Saturday, Sept. 23rd
8am at Utah's Hogle Zoo - 2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City. UT 84108
$100/Person (children under 12 get in for $25)
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Philanthropy Day Announces 2017 Award Honorees
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Philanthropy Day Steering Committee, chaired by Mike Washburn of Thanksgiving Point with honorary chair Davis Smith of Cotopaxi, is excited to announce the 2017 Utah Philanthropy Day honorees. Utah Philanthropy Day is hosted collaboratively by the Utah Nonprofits Association, Association for Fundraising Professionals Utah Chapter, and UServeUtah.
Utah Philanthropy Day merges two audiences that go hand-in-hand: philanthropy and volunteerism. Each year, over 800 people gather to celebrate the seven prestigious Utah Philanthropy Day Awards honoring people who support and serve Utah’s nonprofit community. This collaborative recognition event takes place through a partnership between Utah’s nonprofit, business, and government organizations. This year’s luncheon event will be held on November 16, 2017, at the Grand America in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2017 Honorees
Philanthropic Leadership Honorees: Fred and Anne-Marie Lampropoulos, nominated by Becky Harding of Junior Achievement of Utah
Corporate Spirit of Giving Honoree: Younique Products, nominated by Cynthia Gambill of Younique Foundation
Foundation Spirit of Giving Honoree: Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation, nominated by Andrew Swindle of The University of Utah School of Dentistry
Outstanding Young Volunteer Honoree: Angie Gamarra, nominated by Gordon Storrs of SLCC Manos Amigas
Outstanding Volunteer Honoree: Peeches Cederholm, nominated by Janet Frasier of Girl Scouts of Utah
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Honoree: Darren Williams, nominated by Katherine Dupree of Even Stevens Sandwiches
Lt. Governor's Public Service Honoree: Harold Shirley, nominated by Emily Hepworth of Orchestra of Southern Utah
The giving spirit of the honorees serves as an inspiration to other individuals and organizations throughout the state. Utah Philanthropy Day also provides Utah community organizations the opportunity to honor an individual or couple with a Heart & Hands Award. This award acknowledges those people who make significant contributions through volunteer or philanthropic service. Each Heart & Hands Award honoree will receive a pin, a certificate, and be specially recognized during the Utah Philanthropy Day luncheon.
For information about attending the Utah Philanthropy Day event or nominating Hearts & Hands Award recipients, visit www.utahphilanthropyday.org. Nominations for Heart & Hands Awards will close on October 15, 2017.
2017 Steering Committee
Committee Members:
Chair: Mike Washburn, Thanksgiving Point
Honorary Chair: Davis Smith, Cotopaxi
Chair Elect: Heather Kahlert, The Kahlert Foundation
Immediate Past Chair: Marsha Gilford, Smith’s Marketplace
Doug Elliott, Daniels Fund
Dhiraj Chand, Director, Corporate and Foundation Giving, University of Utah
Jennifer Schreiter, Benjen Associates LLC, Utah Philanthropy Day Administrative Coordinator
UNA Representatives:
Kate Rubalcava, CEO, Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA)
Jill Bennett, Professional Development & Communications Manager, Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA)
Laura Hadley, Board Member, Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA)
UServeUtah Representatives:
LaDawn Stoddard, Director, Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism (UServeUtah)
Kate Hulme, Outreach Coordinator, Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism (UServeUtah)
AFP Utah Representatives:
Melissa Mathews, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Board President, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Utah Chapter
Robyn Payne, Rowland Hall, Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Utah Chapter
Joseph Dane, HawkWatch International, Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Utah Chapter
About UNA: The Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA) works to unify, strengthen and elevate Utah’s nonprofit community through networking, professional development, public policy, and providing technical assistance. www.utahnonprofits.org
About Association of Fundraising Professionals Utah Chapter: Since 1985, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Utah Chapter (AFP), formerly the Utah Society of Fund Raisers (USFR) has promoted high standards of ethics and professionalism among fundraisers, while providing outstanding continuing education, networking opportunities, and more. www.afputah.org
About UServeUtah, The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism: UServeUtah is the state’s central coordinating body for service and volunteerism. The Commission is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a vision and culture of civic engagement and national and community service within the state. www.userve.utah.gov
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Perdue Statement on Censky & McKinney Senate Committee Hearing
(Washington, DC, September 19, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today gave high marks to Steve Censky and Ted McKinney for their joint appearance before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. President Donald Trump has nominated Censky to service as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, while McKinney is the president’s choice to be the very first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The two await approval of the entire U.S. Senate before beginning work at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Secretary Perdue issued the following statement:
“Today we saw two nominees who are experienced, prepared, and capable of providing the steady leadership we need at USDA, and we can’t wait to get them on board. We have accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time in our department, but we need Steve Censky and Ted McKinney to join the team as we face serious challenges in agriculture in the coming months and years.
“With producers in many states just beginning to assess the damages and losses from back-to-back hurricanes – and with wildfires continuing to rage in large swaths of the country – we will need Steve Censky’s counsel to help navigate the landscape. And as Congress continues work on the 2018 Farm Bill, his guidance and input will be invaluable. Likewise, as we continue USDA’s mission of feeding an ever-growing world population, we will need Ted McKinney to be the unapologetic advocate of American agriculture as we expand U.S. access to international markets. He will be the one who wakes up every morning asking where he can sell more American products to foreign consumers. I trust that the Senate will confirm them both in a speedy fashion.”
