ST. GEORGE BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY CHAPTER HONORS HIGH SCHOOL GRADS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS

ST. GEORGE, UTAH (June 20, 2016) — The St. George Chapter of BYU Management Society recently honored nine area graduating High School Seniors and one BYU student with cash scholarships to help them continue their education. The scholarships were based on a weighted scale that included academic record, community service, written essay, need based, and extra curricular activities. Not all the recipients are headed to Brigham Young University, nor is it a requirement, as some will enroll at Dixie State University, Utah State University, and Southern Utah University. Over the past seven years the St. George Chapter has given out over $58,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and BYU Marriott School of Management students.

The BYU Management Society is a premier organization for business professionals to network, develop their careers, serve their communities and support BYU and the Marriott School. The BYU Management Society is a unique global network, strongly committed to growing moral and ethical leadership around the world.  This worldwide network of business professionals has a shared vision of moral and ethical leadership and a common code of business conduct and integrity. Chapters worldwide focus on developing careers – updating and enhancing skills, networking – making connections between professional, serving the community – strengthening those around us, and supporting the Marriott School and BYU.

Those who received scholarships were Emily Stewart, Kesha Jones, and Tyler Little from Dixie High School, Annelise Burr from Pine View, and Savannah Langston, Boston Wood, Tanner Sharp, Logan Mathews, and Abaigail Clark from Desert Hills, along with Charity Doty, a former Washington County student and current MBA student attending BYU-Provo.

You can join the local St. George Chapter and discover the benefits the Management Society holds for you by going to stgeorge.byums.org/ or by contacting Drew Gubler at drewgubler@gmail.com. You do not have to be a graduate from Brigham Young University to join. The $50 annual membership fee goes toward building the annual scholarship fund. The BYU Management Society holds an annual scholarship banquet, as well as luncheons throughout the year to help raise additional funds. Our 2016 Scholarship fundraising banquet will be held on November 12, and feature keynote speaker Gail Miller. If you would like to donate to the St. George Chapter BYU Management Society Scholarship Fund please contact Elwin Prince at elwin@sutc.com or Tyler Hall at tylerh_22@hotmail.com.

Photo:
From Left to Right - Elwin Prince, BYU Management Society Scholarship Chair, Annelise Burr, Abaigail Clark, Tyler Little, Kesha Jones, Savannah Langston, and Drew Gubler, BYU Management Society St. George Chapter president.

ST. GEORGE EXCHANGE CLUB PARTNERS WITH INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

ST. GEORGE, UTAH (June 13, 2016) — The St. George Exchange Club is part of a national service-based organization with a mission that includes child abuse prevention. In support of this important cause the local club recently partnered with Intermountain Healthcare and the Washington County School District to produce Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Resource Cards. The CAP Cards include contact info for schools, emergency services, and community human services ranging from recreation to victim’s advocacy. These will be distributed to local school children in the fall through the school district, as well as through local agencies and Intermountain Healthcare affiliated offices.

“We’ve received tremendous feedback about the popularity of these cards among parents and families,” said Neal Smith, Exchange Club Member who has been involved in providing the cards for nearly a decade. “However, producing them costs money, and we’ve not had an update for several years.”

He credited Intermountain Healthcare with local guidance from Community Benefit at Dixie Regional Medical Center in receiving $4,000 from the Community Partner Fund as well as the cooperation of the Washington County School District to distribute the updated cards at the beginning of the school year. Brian Tenney, Exchange Club Member, also provided the design of the cards. “We’re excited to get them into people’s hands and hanging on their fridges and making them useful to the community,” Smith said.

He added that the cards originally were created by a committee chaired by the late Annie Ashcraft with the Department of Child Protective Services who championed the cause and got the project off the ground. The intent of the CAP cards are to provide families with access to services and make them aware of resources that could alleviate family stress and the incidence of child abuse.

“I appreciate that we get to carry on this great project and make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors,” said Smith. “I’m grateful for a community who knows how to pull together and protect our most valuable assets.”

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About the St. George Exchange Club
The St. George Exchange Club has actively served Southern Utah for over 40 years with members who are local business owners, community leaders and volunteer citizens. Complementing the club is the St. George Exchange Club Foundation. Each year, club members are elected to preside over the Foundation Board, which is currently led by Jinks Dabney. The St. George Exchange Club Foundation is a registered 501(c) 3 and manages all funds donated or raised by the club. Funds raised are returned to the community through various programs the St. George Exchange Club sponsors. In addition to the Southern Utah Performing Arts Festival (SUPAF), the St. George Exchange Club also sponsors and hosts the St. George Mayor’s Walk, Iron Kids Fun Run, Student of the Month Recognition, Freedom Shrine installations and dedications, the Give Me Liberty program which serves area 5th graders, and Give a Kid a Flag to Wave at the annual Veterans Day Parade in Washington City. The St. George Exchange Club, in cooperation with Dixie State University, also awards each area high school’s top graduating senior with First Year Tuition Grants. In 2015 the club contributed over $100,000 to help the City of St. George build the All Abilities Park, which is slated for dedication spring 2016.

Contact Info
James McFadden
Exchange Club of St. George President
435-632-7978
james@requisitemarketing.com

Mindy Suttner
Public Relations Committee Chairman
435-256-5550
msuttner@dxatc.edu

From left to right - Neal Smith, Exchange Club; Amber Rich, Intermountain Healthcare Community Benefit; Pam Graf, Washington County School District Foundation President; and Mindi Suttner, Exchange Club PR Chair.

PHOTO CAPTION: St. George Exchange Club welcomed Pam Graf, Washington County School District Foundation, and Amber Rich, Intermountain Healthcare Community Benefit, to their May 26 breakfast to celebrate the update and distribution of the new Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Resource Cards made possible by a cooperative effort by all three organizations. The CAP Cards include contact info for all schools, emergency and community services, and will be distributed free of charge through the schools and local agencies.

Estate Planning: Clarifying your Wishes

Many people have a misconception about estate planning.  For example, many will avoid doing their estate planning because they believe their assets “aren’t worth much” and think estate planning would be a waste of time and money.  The reality is that estate planning is necessary for everyone -- no matter the value of their assets.  Completing your estate planning now with a qualified estate planning attorney to clearly define your intentions is an investment that can save your family financial and emotional heartache in the future.

While you might want to live forever, there is a strong likelihood that you will not make it out of this life alive.  Estate planning allows you to clarify what will happen with your assets once you pass away.  As you think about your estate planning there are a few things to consider: 1) Beneficiaries, i.e., spouse, children, other close family members and friends, or charities; 2) Property, such as real property, personal property, as well as financial accounts and investments; and 3) Distribution of the properties to the beneficiaries.  

The next step is to make your plan to determine who will get what.  This may be simple or complex depending upon your distribution goals and your individual situation.  This should take some careful planning.  It is crucial you are clear how your assets will be distributed.  Having an estate plan may help avoid family disputes after your death.  When your estate plan clearly communicates your intent, arguments are less likely to occur.  Without clearly defining what you want through your will or trust, the court may decide who receives your assets, which means your final wishes may not be taken into consideration.  A poorly written will or trust can invite challenges from beneficiaries who may question validity, distribution or other concerns as well as unnecessary taxes and fees.

A qualified estate planning attorney can help guide you through the estate planning process and avoid the pitfalls of taxes, ambiguous language and directions.  Whether you want to divide your estate equally between beneficiaries or leave a little something extra to someone special, your estate planning attorney can craft documents allowing you to be as creative as you wish -- while adhering to the basics of what is required and making sure you are clear in your directions. The last thing you want to leave is a legacy of strife among family members who challenge your estate planning documents.

Phillip G. Gubler and Thomas J. Bayles, Attorneys at Law

JensenBayles, LLP provides a broad spectrum of legal services.  Thomas J. Bayles has been actively providing advice in the areas of trusts, wills, probate and tax planning in the St. George market for over 18 years. Please visit our web site www.jensenbayles.com or call 435-674-9718 and ask for Thomas J. Bayles or Phillip G. Gubler.