Our guest speaker at the November 2011 meeting was Larry White, attorney with Burbidge and White, in Salt Lake City. Mr. White was born in Medford, Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon. He later earned his law degree from the University of Utah. Larry served as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong. He began his … [Read more...] about Attorney Larry White – Pilgrim Religiosity
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Dennis Crandall – A Distinguished Career in Law Enforcement
Dennis Crandall was our guest speaker at the May 2011 dinner meeting. Mr. Crandall has a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. He studied political science and police science at Brigham Young University. After working for the Los Angeles Police Department, he was hired by the United States Secret Service, where he has helped protect several presidents. He was in … [Read more...] about Dennis Crandall – A Distinguished Career in Law Enforcement
Elder L. Tom Perry – Sacrifice, Courage & the Blessings of Freedom
Our guest speaker was Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Perry began his talk by stating that his Mayflower ancestor is Degory Priest. During the era when Columbus sailed the globe, Spain was a major world power, Elder Perry exclaimed. But at the roots of Spain's power was her wealth. The English … [Read more...] about Elder L. Tom Perry – Sacrifice, Courage & the Blessings of Freedom
May 2010 – Judge David Sam
Judge David Sam was the speaker at our May 2010 dinner meeting. David Sam, a son of Romanian parents, was born in Indiana, received his BS degree from Brigham Young University in 1957 and his law degree from the University of Utah in 1960. He was a United States Air Force Captain as a member of the Judge Advocate General from 1061 to 1963. After his military service he held a … [Read more...] about May 2010 – Judge David Sam
November 2009 – Dr. Judith McConkie
Judith McConkie, Curator of the Utah State Capitol Building, was our guest speaker at the November 2009 dinner meeting. She has a MFA degree and a PhD. Dr. McConkie jokingly remarked that at least twice a week someone walks into her office asking for information. The most common questions are, "Where is the Mormon Meteor?" and "Where is the image of Jake Garn, the astronaut … [Read more...] about November 2009 – Dr. Judith McConkie