Events for May 2019
St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 30 - May 30    A Dream Manifested-Gallery Show by Artist- Matt Clark
The metal objects I use in my art were originally created to perform a specific function. At some point, they outlived their usefulness, were broken, and lost their value. I surround myself with them and ask the question “What is the best purpose for this object?” I search for each piece’s innate power and then resurrect it and give it a new reason to be. For me, the transformation of these objects is symbolic of my own journey—of ultimately transcending broken dreams and heartache. My artistic process is a reenactment of my life journey. I think that has power in people’s lives. Utah artist Matt Clark will be featured in our gallery as well as the grounds of the DiFiore Center from March 31, 2019 to May31, 2019. Opening reception will be held March 30, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This special exhibit is free to the public. For times and dates please check our calendar: difiorecenter.org or email: Difiorecenter@gmail.com or call-435-673-4206.
Date: March 30, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.difiorecenter.org
Location: The DiFiore Center 307 North Main Street St George, Utah 84770
Contact: The DiFiore Center 435-673-4206 difiorecenter@gmail.com
EMail: difiorecenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: March 30 through May 31, 2019
Fees/Admission: Free
May 1    16th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Sponsored by Camping World, the 16th Annual Chamber Golf Classic has had perfect golfing weather 12 years in a row, and this year's tournament is scheduled to be on 'par' to be another 'hole in one!'  For only $150 per person or $500 for a team of 4, register now to play in this exciting golf tournament!  Over $5000 in prizes were awarded last year!  Get your clubs out!  

Price includes breakfast, beverage cart, hot-dog special, catered lunch, golf package at check-in and more!
Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:

Sunbrook Golf Course
2366 W. Sunbrook Dr.
St. George, UT
Contact: For more information, call Susi Lafaele at 435-628-1650
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 7:00 am Registration
8:00 am Shotgun Start
Awards and Prize Drawings to follow tournament!
Fees/Admission: $150 per player, $500 for a team of 4
Includes 18-holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and prizes!
May 4    Washington County Free Comic Book Day
True Believers, don't miss Free Comic Book Day 2019! Washington County FCBD event is back! Come join Comics Plus, Santa Clara Library, Washington City Library and the Hurricane Library for this fun filled, awesome event. All four of these great venues will have FREE Comics. Comic Book are a great way to give the gift of literacy, especially with all the super-hero movies and shows on TV. Comics Plus will have a special meet & greet with local comic book artists & writers - Lee Wiley, Mark Swan, Aimee Homer, Jared Gifford & Corry Heppler. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2162958420419142 Comics Plus 348 W St George Blvd St George UT 84770 435-673-3229 Santa Clara Branch 1099 Lava Flow Dr St. George, UT 84770 (435) 634-5737 Washington City Branch 220 N 300 E Washington, UT 84780 (435) 627-2706 Hurricane Branch 36 S 300 W Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-4621
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ComicsPlus
Location: Comics Plus Santa Clara Library Washington City Library Hurricane Library
Contact: David Roland
EMail: comicsplus@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 4th, 2019 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 8    Chamber Training Series featuring Steve Carwell
How to Poka-Yoke
the Customer Experience
We’ve all seen an employee burn a customer to the ground.  We read about “knock-your-socks-off” customer service and wonder how to pull it off.  We randomly deliver excellence but it’s mixed with failure.  Why?
It’s NOT our people, it’s our processes.
And processes can be mistake-proofed.  One way is to Poka-Yoke the overall customer experience and we’ll talk about how to do it.  Goof-proofing your system works, no matter what type of business we’re in.  You no longer need rely on your best employees to deliver random great customer experiences.  ALL customer experiences can be EXTRAORDINARY…check it out!

About Steve Carwell

Jade11Steve Carwell’s background includes serving as CEO of a publicly traded medical equipment manufacturer, working for 3 Fortune 500 companies and 20 years running Jadestone Consulting, a leadership training firm.  He presently lives in St. George and teaches Operations Management among other things at Dixie Technical College.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Date: May 8, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Dixie Technical College
610 Tech Ridge Dr
St. George, UT  84770
Contact: For more information, call Susi at 435-628-1650.
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Lunch and open networking will begin at 11:30AM.  Training will begin promptly at noon and end at 1PM.
Fees/Admission: $15--Chamber Member
$20--Non-Chamber member

**No shows will be billed.  No refunds will be issued.
May 8    Estate Planning Seminar
Five Essential Estate Planning Documents (almost) Everyone Should Have How can Estate Planning protect your family? What's the difference between a Will and a Trust? What is a Living Trust? Do you need one? Our presenter is Jacob Stewart from LegacyShield. This event is free to attend.
Date: May 8, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/420950228720674/
Location: Ovation Reservation Room Pineview Plaza 2376 East Cliffs Drive, Suite 309A St. George, Utah 85790
Contact: RSVP: 435 - 429 - 0000 susan.erickson@ovationbyavamere.com
EMail: susan.erickson@ovationbyavamere.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 2 - 3pm
Fees/Admission: This event is free to attend.
May 14    Business and Bagels--A Networking Event

Keep the momentum going with the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce!  Join us for our lively networking breakfast on May 14 from 7:30 am-9 a.m. You’ll have the opportunity to give a 30-second business commercial to a packed room of attendees. The open networking continues after a continental breakfast and raffle.
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
DSU Training Room
136 N. 100 E.
St. George, UT
Contact: For more information, call Monte at 435-628-1650.
EMail: montebambrough@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 7:30am-9am
Fees/Admission: $5--Chamber Members
$10--Non-Chamber Members

**No shows will be billed.
May 14    Young Professionals Speaker Series: Noel Walsh

20 sales years industry experience.

In 2010 I started my sales training and consulting business from the ground floor specializing in training sales staff, motivating, and consulting sales people to become the best “They Can Be” in their field . With top notch customer satisfaction and hard work, selling high volume is really easy. I can train your team the methodical habits to conquer this feat. We work with individuals, sales teams, and sales organizations to grow their understanding of their sales roles and retain more customers. NW&A llc is a full capacity sales training, motivational, and consulting company working nationwide and globally, featuring “Conquer What You Chase”  sales training.
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
DSU Training Room
136 N. 100 E.
St. George, UT
Date/Time Details: May 14
11:30am - 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: Members - Free
Non-members - $15
May 15    Chamber Connect featuring Fly SGU

With blue clay and other expansive soils working to undermine the integrity of a section of the St. George Regional Airport (SGU) runway, the airport will be closing from May 29 to September 26, 2019. While crews work at an accelerated pace to repair 5,400 feet of runway, the City of St George Team led by Mayor Jon Pike is working with strategic partners to minimize impacts.  

 

The team has coordinated with SkyWest to add additional flights from Salt Lake City to Cedar City (CDC) during the closure and designed a Public Involvement Plan to inform businesses and citizens during construction of the Runway Improvement Project.

 

We encourage you to join our team and track our progress by

  • Following us on facebook at SGU - St George Regional Airport for quick reports and interactions

  • Signing up for weekly email updates at flySGU.org/closure

 

We appreciate your patience and look forward to added direct service to Dallas/Fort Worth when we reopen September 26.


 
About Richard Stehmeier
Richard has been in aviation for more than 30 years. He has worked both sides of the airport, in airfield management and as a pilot. This experience has helped him understand and relate to all types of airport operators. For the past eight years he has been directing the growth of the St. George Regional Airport. During his tenure the airport has grown from one airline to four airlines (Delta, United, American and Allegiant Air) and have flights have grown from four flights a day to 11 round trip daily flights to four major hubs.
He cut his airport director’s teeth in Logan, Utah, for 6 years at the Logan-Cache airport.  He guided the development of that airport from a sleepy General Aviation airport to a commercial airport in the first year of his tenure. “That was a serious learning curve,” he said.
In his previous life, before managing airports, Richard spent 12 years in the USAF as an Aerial Port Specialist for the first four years, then as a C-141B Pilot/Instructor Pilot and Command Post Duty Officer.
He has a Business Management degree, with an emphasis in Marketing, from California State University at San Bernardino. He is also an American Association of Airport Executives, Certified Manager. He’s been married to his wife Georgia for 38 years, has five children and 15 grandchildren.
 

Lunch Sponsered by Root for Kids
Root for Kids (formerly The Learning Center for Families) is a private, nonprofit organization that has served over 15,000 families throughout Washington County and the Arizona Strip since 1993. Our mission is to promote the success of children one family at a time by helping parents nurture strong beginnings for their children. Research has shown that 90% of a child’s brain develops by the age of five. This time of rapid growth is crucial to a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and in life. We serve over 600 pregnant women and children under age five with programs such as Kindermusik classes, our Caterpillar Clubhouse early childcare center and three home visiting programs: Early Head Start, Early Intervention and Parents as Teachers. Our staff has grown from three employees in 1993 to now over 90 employees that include family support specialists, nurses, registered dieticians, licensed clinical social workers, music therapy instructors and occupational, physical and speech therapists.
Date: May 15, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
1731 South Convention Center Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
Lunch sponsered by Root for Kids

Root for Kids (formerly The Learning Center for Families) is a private, nonprofit organization that has served over 15,000 families throughout Washington County and the Arizona Strip since 1993. Our mission is to promote the success of children one family at a time by helping parents nurture strong beginnings for their children. Research has shown that 90% of a child’s brain develops by the age of five. This time of rapid growth is crucial to a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and in life. We serve over 600 pregnant women and children under age five with programs such as Kindermusik classes, our Caterpillar Clubhouse early childcare center and three home visiting programs: Early Head Start, Early Intervention and Parents as Teachers. Our staff has grown from three employees in 1993 to now over 90 employees that include family support specialists, nurses, registered dieticians, licensed clinical social workers, music therapy instructors and occupational, physical and speech therapists.






 
Contact: Susi Lafaele at 435-628-1650
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30am--Open Networking
12pm--Program starts
Fees/Admission: $15 per person member
$20 per person non- member or walk-in
 
May 16    St. George ALS Support Group
Date: May 16, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Beehive Cottages Community Center
2041 South Mesa Palms Drive
St. George
Contact: For more information, call 435-414-4929
Date/Time Details: 7pm
May 18    5th Annual Veterans Appreciation 5K/1-mile Stan Snow Walk and Roll
The Southern Utah Veterans home is hosting its annual Veterans Appreciation 5K/1-Mile Stan Snow Walk and Roll at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18.
The veterans home is partnering again with “Run for the Vets” as a way to help raise awareness to challenges that veterans and active-duty members face.  Those interested in participating in the run or walk can register online using the following address: www.raceentry.com/veterans-appreciation-5k1-mile-walk-and-roll/race-information.
Proceeds from the run will go to support the residents at SUVH by providing financial assistance for activities, events and equipment.  Businesses interested in sponsoring the run can contact Jennifer Ferrau at 435-634-5233 for more information. 
 
Marketing boilerplate (brief paragraph of evergreen information about the organization submitting the form):  Southern Utah Veterans Home is owned by the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and the day-to-day operations have been contracted to Avalon Health Care Group.  Since opening in 2013, Southern Utah Veterans Home has maintained a 5-star rating, the highest rating possible.  The veterans home offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to veterans and their spouses.
 
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: https://www.raceentry.com/veterans-appreciation-5k1-mile-walk-and-roll/race-information
Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home
160 North 200 East – Ivins, UT 84738
 
Contact: Contact Person: Jennifer Ferrau Contact email: Jennifer.ferrau@avalonhealthcare.com Contact phone: 435-634-5233
EMail: dawn@writeituponline.com
Date/Time Details: May 18, 2019 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $25 for the 5K; $15 for the 1-mile walk/roll
May 18    7th Annual Wings & Wheels
Come out to our 7th Annual Armed Forces Day Wings & Wheels event. This family friendly event will have vintage aircraft, classic cars & hotrods, food, warbird rides, flyby's, vendors, WWII art demonstration and more.... Sit in the cockpit of a vintage Korean War fighter jet. This is not an airshow!
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.westernskywarbirds.org
Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum located at 4196 South Airport Parkway, St. George, Utah
Contact: Jack Hunter 435-669-0655
EMail: westernwarbird@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Fees/Admission: $5 per person 17 yrs & under Free Active Duty Military Free with ID
May 18    7th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance
Take a step back in time at our 7th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance. Live swing band, costume contest, entertainment & more... Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019 Address: 4196 South Airport Parkway, St. George, Utah 6 pm - Doors open 6:30 pm - 7 pm Dance lessons 7 pm to 10 pm- Live Swing Band Come out and enjoy Southern Utah Rebel Jazz Band playing hits from Glenn Miller, Andrews Sisters, Les Goodman and more! We hope you can join us in this commemoration of a timeless piece of history! This years theme is "Remembering 1944" (the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Anzio, Saipan, Guam & Tinian).
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.westernskywarbirds.org
Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum 4196 South Airport Parkway, St. George, Utah.
Contact: Jack Hunter 435-669-0655
EMail: westernwarbird@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 18, 2019 6pm - 10 pm
Fees/Admission: $20 per person in advance $25 per person at door Tickets available on Eventbrite.com WWII Veterans FREE
May 20    Sand Hollow Resort Golf Course
A scramble golf tournament at Sand Hollow Resort Championship golf course.  An 8:00AM shot gun start.  Lunch will be served after the event.  All proceeds will be used to provide food packets to Elementary School children who qualify for subsidized or free lunch at school.  These weekend packets contain non-perishable food items to help stave off the stress that food insecurity brings.  A hungry student cannot learn. 
 
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Sand Hollow Resort Golf Course
5662 W. Clubhouse Dr.
Hurricane, UT 84737
 
Contact: Contact Name: Nick Bujanovich Contact email:ndbuj1947@gmail.com Contact phone: 206-618-0202
EMail: dawn@writeituponline.com
Date/Time Details: May 20, 2019 / 8:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $400 per four man team
May 20    Young Professionals Lunch with a Leader featuring RAM Company W/ Brian McCann

Join us on Monday, May 20th  for an exclusive sit down lunch with RAM Company's Brian McCann, MBA; Vice President of Business Development at RAM Manufacturing Company.

About Brian McCann
Brian M. McCann was born in St. George and attended Pine View High School. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business (2007) and his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Southern Utah University (2010). He is currently RAM’s Vice President of Business Development, and his responsibilities include overseeing RAM’s supply chain, contract negotiations , and sales department; He also holds a current seat on RAM’s current Board of Directors. Brian and his wife Jessica have three young children, and Jessica is due to deliver another baby girl in June. They make their home in Little Valley.
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:
RAM Company
3172 E Deseret Dr S
St. George, UT 84790
 
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 12:00pm-- Networking, Lunch and Presentation
Fees/Admission: Free for Young Professional Members
*This opportunity is ONLY for those young professionals who have paid their $100 young professional membership dues.*
May 22    Meet the Chamber
Join us as we Meet the Chamber!  Sponsored by High Vibrations Healing, this is a fun lunchtime social event where you can enjoy a complimentary lunch, get to know great businesses in the community and meet new people. 
About High Vibrations

It’s already been one year since High Vibrations Healing Wellness Center had its ribbon cutting and grand opening...Since then so much has changed! In addition to offering massage, CranioSacral therapy, Foot Zoning, Natural Facials and other amazing bodywork services, we now have a variety of energy wellness services. These include a multi-person hyperbaric chamber with Rife and color therapy, the AO scan which gives a comprehensive, non-invasive health analysis, a full-body, programmable LED light bed, and the Theta Chamber which induces the theta-brainwave state, and assists with many physical and emotional challenges.

We want to help all that enter our doors to feel their best!

 

Join us for a light lunch and tours.

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Date: May 22, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: High Vibrations Healing 
640 E. 700 S. Ste #101
Saint George, UT 84770
Contact: For more information, call Susi at 435-628-1650.
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Open Networking and 
Complimentary Lunch from 11:00am-1:00pm​
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber members
May 24    Sunset on the Square
Looking for something to do with your Friday night? St. George Town Square becomes an outdoor movie theater Friday, May 24th for a screening of Field of Dreams. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and goodies to enjoy the evening and movie as it begins at dusk. The fun begins at 6 with dancing and prizes!
 
Date: May 24, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: St. George Town Center Square
50 South Main St.
St. George, UT 84770
EMail: dawn@writeituponline.com
Date/Time Details: May 24, 2019 at 6:00 p,m.  Field of Dreams will begin at dusk.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 29    Chamber Lunch

This Wednesday’s luncheon will feature Allen Christensen, Director of the LiVe Well Center who will lead a panel of exercise specialists and a dietician.  No mater what your age or fitness level is, the St. George LiVe Well Center has programs to help you live the healthiest life possible, with services focus on improving health and wellness through: physical activity, good nutrition, better sleep, managing stress.
At this luncheon, we'll learn the results of the Chamber's Healthy Business Challenge!

About Our Presenters
Allen Christensen

Allen was recently hired as the new manager for the St. George LiVe Well Center.  Allen loves meeting new people and is thrilled to be working with such a vital team that strives to help others be active and live their best lives possible. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and a certificate in Gerontology from Brigham Young University. Allen also holds an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Health Education from A.T. Still University, with his research focus interest in social determinants of health. Allen and his wife, Alisa, have three children: Ian (4 years), Naomi (2 years), and Micah (7 weeks). Allen and Alisa lived in St. George between 2011-2012 while Alisa was completing an internship at Dixie Regional Medical Center and loved the St. George area. They enjoy traveling and finding good food spots along the way.
 

Lucy Sorenson, RDN, CD, CLE

Lucy Sorenson MDA, RDN, CD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Dixie Regional Medical Center. She graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Masters in Dietetics Administration. She has worked as a dietitian for 10 years with focused emphasis within LiVe Well on weight management, diabetes, mindful eating, sports nutrition and eating disorders. She has a certificate in adult weight management. She enjoys teaching classes and doing community presentations and is passionate about helping others make lifestyle changes through mindfulness and intuitive eating.

Kevin Weston

Kevin Weston received his Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University Chicago and his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He is a certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and has additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the Cooper Institute and is a certified balance and mobility instructor. He has worked professionally in the preventative health industry since 2004 and specializes in functional exercise. Kevin loves sharing his passion for physical activity and human movement.
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
1731 South Convention Center Drive
St. George, Utah
Contact: For more information, call Susi at 435-628-1650.
EMail: susi@stgeorgechamber.com
Fees/Admission: $15 Members
$20 Non-members or Walk-ins   
May 31    Young Professionals Social-DSU Sand Volleyball Tournament -
Young Professionals social. DSU Sand Volleyball Tournament.  

Free & Friendly 4X4 Sand Volleyball Night - YP Social

Friday, May 31st

Check-in at 6:30 pm, Games at 7:00 pm

Dixie State University Sand Volleyball Courts

Bring a few friends and come play some free, friendly 4-on-4 sand volleyball. Prizes for 1st place teams in consolation bracket and winners bracket. Come with your own team or create a team that evening with other Young Professionals. Families are invited!

 


 
Date: May 31, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.stgeorgechamber.com
Location:  Dixie State University Sand Volleyball Courts.  
225 South University Ave., St. George, Utah 84770
Contact: Monte Bambrough
EMail: montebambrough@stgeorgechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Check-in @ 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Games start @ 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: No registration fee.  Free for Members and non-members