UTAH FOOD BANK
2014 ANNUAL
REPORT
Utah Food Bank had a banner year for food distribution, although being able to report distributing millions and millions of meals to Utahns facing hunger isn’t necessarily a good thing. There are two sides to every story, and the economic recovery story certainly has two. On one hand, people are going back to work, so Utah’s unemployment statistics should suggest that fewer people are in need of assistance. But, despite a lower-than-national-average unemployment rate, hundreds of thousands of Utahns still aren’t making enough money to feed their families once necessary expenses are met. Often, food falls to the bottom of the budget, partly because many other expenses are relatively fixed: housing costs, transportation and utilities. If one of those suddenly increases, such as a family emergency or medical expense, it can eliminate what little was set aside for food. That is where Utah Food Bank and our statewide network of 134 partner agencies comes in.
Last year, Utah Food Bank distributed 37.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 31.3 million meals, to Utahns facing hunger statewide. We also provided food directly to many of the 1 in 5 Utah children facing hunger through both our BackPack and Kids Cafe programs, which served 18% more meals than in 2013. In addition, we brought on more distribution sites. But, distribution numbers alone don’t tell the whole story, so Utah Food Bank has made it a priority this past year to distribute the appropriate amounts and types of food, through the right channels, to ensure that no food goes to waste. This has meant working more closely with pantries to better meet their needs while matching their capacity, especially those outside the Wasatch Front, where food assistance is often harder to come by due to the rural nature of many of our counties. Every individual donation of food, time, and money helps make it possible for us to assess the unique needs of every county in our state to better serve the 444,000 Utahns struggling to access sufficient food. Your support means parents don’t have to put kids to bed on an empty stomach, seniors don’t have to choose between food and life-saving medicines, and individuals don’t have to choose between a roof over their head and food on their table. Jim Yorgason, President & CEO Ginette Bott, Chief Development Officer Clark Wood, Chief Operations Officer Kent Liston, Chief Financial Officer
PRESIDENT &
CEO MESSAGE
FIGHTING HUNGER STATEWIDE
Despite the fact that Utah’s economy continued its upward trend, hundreds of thousands of Utahns were still left struggling to make ends meet. To address this, last year Utah Food Bank worked to better reach those left behind by the post-recession economy by focusing efforts on ensuring that areas of our state with the greatest need receive sufficient food assistance. In addition, we focused on finding ways to provide the best possible food assistance in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Addressing the need in southern Utah has again been at the forefront of our efforts in 2014, and this year provided an opportunity for collaboration and planning with the city of St. George on their new homeless shelter project, Switchpoint Community Resource Center. This innovative homeless shelter provides a one-stop-shop for resources, such as employment support, assistance in obtaining the necessary identification, aid in accessing affordable healthcare, and food assistance — all of which are day-to-day issues for the homeless population. Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center helped establish a pantry at the new location, provided food, and offered assistance with the center’s efforts to meet food needs of those struggling with homelessness in southern Utah. Utah Food Bank is excited to be one of the agencies contributing to this important project, and pleased that the homeless population will be able to access the food they need at St. George’s new Community Resource Pantry.
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Last year was also spent re-examining some of our established programs, such as our BackPack program, to ensure it is meeting the needs of Utah’s hungry in the most holistic and efficient manner possible. Part of this process has led to formulating strategies to focus on the needs of entire communities as a whole, rather than focusing on feeding children, seniors or individuals. Our BackPack program provides weekend provisions for children facing hunger by sending home easy-to-prepare and kid-friendly foods on Friday afternoons during the school year. Part of re-examining this program has been to formulate a solution to feed the whole family, not just the children. Several programs may have some exciting changes coming up in 2015, but one pilot program is a Mobile School Pantry that visits schools on a monthly basis in an effort to feed entire families, rather than just children. To help fund this exciting new program, Utah Food Bank is formulating a strategy that will include outreach to corporate partners who may have an interest in sponsoring Mobile School Pantries for an entire school year.
Another focus of last year was our continuing efforts to be as efficient and sustainable as possible. Finding areas where we can reduce costs and streamline processes led us to the conclusion that distributing food drive donation bags had become an unnecessary environmental and financial expense. In an effort to “go green” and reduce costs at the same time, 2014 allowed us to lay the fundamentals for a big change coming in 2015—Utah Food Bank’s Food Drives are going bagless. We strongly feel that being responsible stewards of both our environment and our financial resources is one sure way to enter into sustainable long-term business practices. At the close of another productive year of Fighting Hunger Statewide, we are excited about upcoming changes and eternally grateful for the dedicated people in every corner of our state who advocate on behalf of Utahns in need by supporting our efforts.
FIGHTING HUNGER STATEWIDE
END OF YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
37.5 Million pounds of food distributed
31.3 Million meals distributed
134 Partner food
pantries and agencies
244,991 Kids Cafe meals served
60,080 Weekend backpacks distributed to children 97,839 Volunteer hours served — equivalent to an additional 47 full-time employees
40,804 Food boxes delivered to
seniors and disabled For every $1 donated, Utah Food Bank provided $7.61 worth of goods and services
96 Cents of every dollar donated went to hungry Utahns 12.8 Million pounds of food collected
through Grocery Rescue
Where do we get our food?
34% 31% Local Commercial 17% 9% 7% Food Drives Purchased 2% Donations Grocery Rescue
Government Commodities
National Commercial Donations
Where do we get our money?
38% Grants/Foundations 21% 20% 19% 2% United Way Community
Government Contracts
Corporate/Sponsorships
FOOD COLLECTION
31% 34%
Local Commercial Donations Utah Food Bank continues to expand efforts to procure more fresh fruits and vegetables, thereby increasing the nutritional benefit of food for clients. To achieve this, Utah Food Bank actively solicits food donations from each segment of the local food industry supply chain, including growers, processors, packagers and retailers.
Grocery Rescue Alliances with local grocery retailers provide a donation outlet for food that is nearing its expiration date, but is still safe and healthy to eat. These donations primarily consist of nutritious, perishable food items, including fresh produce, dairy, and meats that would otherwise be thrown away. This process provides much needed nutritious food items while reducing food waste. Refrigerated trucks operate six days a week throughout the entire state, collecting this food from local retailers, which is then taken directly to partner agencies and often in the hands of clients within 24 hours or less of pickup. Last year, this program’s partnerships with 222 grocery retailers across the state provided 12.8 million pounds of food for Utahns facing hunger, in addition to diverting wholesome products away from landfills.
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17% 7%
Government Commodities The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) are federal food assistance programs that provide supplementary food at no cost to Americans living within the federal government’s poverty guidelines. The CSFP program provides commodity food packages for pregnant and breast-feeding women, new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children up to their sixth birthday, and seniors at least 60 years old who meet income eligibility requirements.
Statewide Community Food Drives Statewide food drives assist Utah Food Bank in providing an adequate supply of food for local pantries, sourced from within their own communities. In addition, the variety of products received through these food drives offers a broader range of options than that provided by commercial donations and purchased foods. Scouting for Food, Stamp out Hunger, Summer Business Food & Fund Drive, Hunger Action Month Food & Fund Drive, and the Holiday Food & Fund Drive are the five statewide food drives that provide year-round opportunity for community participation, made easy by the planning, implementation and logistics provided by Utah Food Bank. In addition, Utah Food Bank provides logistical support and supplies to community organizations, groups and businesses to allow increased opportunities for Utahns to engage in the fight against hunger.
9% 2%
National Commercial Donations Utah Food Bank’s relationship with Feeding America® provides opportunities for food donations from outside the state, often at little or no cost. Utah Food Bank is the only Feeding America® affiliate in Utah, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that serve nearly every county in the United States. These important donations fill nutritional gaps and provide a broader variety of produce by maximizing national donation opportunities including manufactured foods and goods, and fresh produce not grown in the area.
Purchased Food Utah Food Bank’s emergency food distribution needs are largely met through generous contributions from individual donors, manufacturers, and local producers and growers. The growing need for special food items to fill nutritional gaps requires the occasional purchase of some food directly from producers and manufacturers.
FOOD COLLECTION
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Partner Agencies In 2014, Utah Food Bank’s statewide network of 134 partner agencies reached Utahns facing hunger in all 29 counties. Because many of Utah Food Bank’s partners could not survive if they had to pay for the food they receive, Utah Food Bank is one of a handful of food banks in the country that distributes food free-of charge. This network of partner agencies consists of 102 emergency food pantries, 10 residential/ rehabilitation facilities, 11 youth programs, 7 congregate feeding sites, and 4 shelters. Most food pantry partners have adopted a “Client Choice” model, which allows clients to make their selections in the same manner as they would in a grocery store, rather than receiving a pre-packaged assortment of food. This model not only decreases product waste, but also promotes dignity and empowerment by allowing clients to choose the foods that best meet their needs.
Mobile Pantries
Mobile Pantries provide additional support to individuals facing hunger with culturally-suitable staples, including as much fresh food as available, in communities that are underserved by traditional brick-and-mortar pantries. Areas may be underserved because there is no local pantry, the local pantry is too small to store enough food to support the number of people in need, or the pantry lacks enough refrigeration to provide adequate fresh foods. Mobile Pantries also bring food to areas where clients lack sufficient transportation to access the nearest food pantry. Last year, Mobile Pantries served 224,171 individuals throughout the state.
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UTAH FOOD BANK
PROGRAMS
Kids Cafe Through this program, Utah Food Bank provides healthy evening meals to Utah children facing hunger due to poverty. Meals are prepared on-site at Utah Food Bank by Kids Cafe kitchen staff, and are immediately packed and transported to after-school sites where at least 50% of the children qualify for reduced-price or free school lunches. Participating children receive Kids Cafe meals on weeknights, which often serve as their last meal of the evening. Utah Food Bank provides up to 1,700 meals each weekday for distribution at 35 Kids Cafe sites including Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers, and elementary schools. Participating children say their favorite meals are tacos, chicken wraps and chicken dumplings.
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BackPack Program This program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children facing hunger have access to food during weekends when they lack access to school meal programs. Each Friday throughout the school year, participating children receive a nondescript backpack containing easy-to-prepare, child-friendly food to help sustain them until they return to school on Monday. Last year, Utah Food Bank packed and delivered 60,080 backpacks of food to 33 sites, helping to mitigate hunger during weekends for the 1 in 5 Utah children who are food insecure.
Food Box Program Utah Food Bank provides free, monthly food assistance to homebound seniors living in poverty and people with disabilities. Each food box contains approximately one week’s worth of non-perishable food, along with milk, bread and fresh produce when available. Utah Food Bank is often the recipient of additional “luxury” items such as pet food and flowers that, when delivered, make life just a little nicer for those facing hunger. For many recipients, this regular visit by a caring volunteer is often one of the few visitors they receive, offering a bright spot in their difficult lives. Last year, Utah Food Bank delivered 12,528 boxes to clients throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) This federally funded program works to improve the health of low-income seniors at least 60 years of age, pregnant and breast-feeding women, new mothers up to one year postpartum and children up to their sixth birthday. The USDA ships nutritious food items directly to Utah Food Bank, including items such as canned fruits, vegetables, cereal, cheese and more. Last year, Utah Food Bank delivered 28,276 CSFP boxes, which were hand-delivered by volunteers and staff to individual residents and senior housing sites or picked up at local pantries.
UTAH FOOD BANK
PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEER
SUPPORT
For the 9th year in a row, Utah has been crowned as the top state for volunteerism, with almost 45% of residents reporting that they volunteered in 2013.* Last year, Utah Food Bank reaped the benefit of this spirit of volunteerism, engaging 64,443 volunteers who collectively donated 97,839 hours of service. This is the equivalent of hiring an additional 47 full-time employees—something the budget simply can’t accommodate. Whether assisting with Mobile Pantry operations, serving Kids Cafe meals, delivering thousands of food boxes to homebound seniors and people with disabilities, assembling BackPack food packages, or working tirelessly in both our Salt Lake and St. George warehouses, Utah Food Bank volunteers are a tremendous asset. Volunteers also engage in special events, food drives, and serve on the Board of Directors and advisory committees.
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A broad and diverse range of individuals and organizations regularly participate in volunteer efforts including family groups, faith-based organizations, corporate groups, juvenile justice and youth groups, special needs programs, school groups, and social and community groups. Utah Food Bank’s volunteer department continues to focus on a scheduling framework and project management strategy to maximize efficiency, ensuring the distribution of sufficient quantities and diverse types of food to our 134 partner agencies across the state. This focus also provides more positive experiences for volunteers.
Each year Utah Food Bank celebrates volunteerism at the Open Hearts Helping Hands luncheon. Last year, the following volunteers were honored for their dedication to our mission through volunteer service: • • • • •
Corporate Group of the Year: University of Utah Health Care School Group of the Year: University of Utah Alumni Association Board Member of the Year: David Allred Individual Volunteer of the Year: Carol Jensen Group of the Year: YouthCare
Put simply, without such an incredibly strong and engaged volunteer base, Utah Food Bank could not possibly provide this essential lifeline for Utahns struggling with hunger.
VOLUNTEER
SUPPORT
EVENTS
August 24, 2013 This 2nd annual golf tournament, hosted at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway, proved to be a wonderful way for 230 supporters to golf and feed those in need. Participants were treated to a great BBQ lunch, along with some great prizes for the winners.
Title Sponsor: C.R. England Global Transportation Champion Sponsor: Warner Truck Centers Eagle Sponsor: CSTK/Velociti Birdie Sponsors: Arby’s, Central States Thermo King, North American Trailer/Hyundai, Orbcomm, Inc., Peterbilt, PNC Equipment Finance, Pilot Flying J, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah, Ridge Corporation, and Smart Drive Systems
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May 3, 2014 The 5th annual gala event, held at Utah Food Bank’s warehouse in Salt Lake, was a fun-filled evening that raised money to benefit Utah Food Bank’s outreach efforts and programs. Dressed in their best beach chic attire, 412 attendees joined us to Wipeout Hunger and were treated to live and silent auctions, a video presentation, and the exciting “Sun, Surf & Sauté” Iron Chef Competition. Presenting Sponsor: Chevron Salt Lake Refinery Gold Sponsor: C.R. England Global Transportation Silver Sponsors: eBay, Intermountain Healthcare, Riverton Motors Group, Smith’s Food & Drug, and Thermo King Intermountain LLC Bronze Sponsors: Alpha Dog Marketing, Bard Access, EY, O.C. Tanner Company, and The Salt Lake Tribune
November 28, 2014 Last year marked the 8th annual Utah Human Race, which is held each year on Thanksgiving morning in Draper, and offers families a great way to give back on a day of plenty by running with an attitude of gratitude. Last year, this family-friendly 5K/10K attracted 5,500 participants of all fitness levels. Presenting Sponsor: Siegfried & Jensen Silver Sponsors: Qualtrics and University of Utah Health Care Bronze Sponsors: Arby’s, O.C. Tanner Company, and Southtowne Auto Mall Friend Sponsors: 3form, Cache Valley Cheese, EMC, and N3L
EVENTS
FOOD DRIVES
Summer Business Food & Fund Drive June 1, 2013–August 31, 2013 The Summer Business Food & Fund Drive comes at a crucial time when demand is high, but donations are low. This food and fund drive is designed to engage Utah’s business community in the fight against hunger because they, like hunger, do not take summer breaks. Last year’s efforts yielded enough food and funds to distribute the equivalent of more than 1.6 million meals, with over 100 businesses participating. Sponsor: Les Olson Company
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Hunger Action Month Food & Fund Drive September 21, 2013 During Hunger Action Month, national attention turns to the issue of hunger. Utah Food Bank offers multiple opportunities and events to engage Utahns throughout the month. This month-long focus on hunger awareness culminates in a food drive held at Walmart stores across the state. Last year, this statewide food drive resulted in enough food to provide the equivalent of almost 988,000 meals for Utahns facing hunger.
Holiday Food & Fund Drive October 15, 2013–January 15, 2014 Utah Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive is known statewide through its multimedia campaign, including the iconic Holiday Food Drive paper bag and annual Utah Human Race. This long-standing tradition rallies thousands of individuals, as well as hundreds of community groups and businesses statewide. Last year’s efforts resulted in enough food and funds to provide the equivalent of close to 12 million meals for Utahns facing hunger. Sponsors: Cherry Creek Radio Cares, RC Willey, Riverton Motors Group, Siegfried & Jensen, Smith’s Food & Drug, and Wells Fargo
Scouting for Food March 22, 2014 Scouting for Food is an annual statewide effort involving Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and their leaders who mobilize to gather food donations from residents, with the assistance of Utah National Guard for transportation and logistics. Last year’s 28th annual food drive resulted in enough food to provide over 1.3 million meals. Sponsor: Siegfried & Jensen Special Thanks to: Great Salt Lake Council, Trapper Trails Council, Utah National Parks Council, and the Utah National Guard
Stamp Out Hunger May 10, 2014 Last year was the 22nd anniversary of the Stamp out Hunger food drive, which has emerged as one of the largest single-day food drives both in Utah and across the nation. Each year, local letter carriers gather food from residences and bring it to post offices across the state, where Utah Food Bank volunteers load it onto trucks. Last year’s food drive was an incredible success that resulted in the equivalent of more than 640,000 meals. Special Thanks to: The National Association of Letter Carriers, National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, and US Postal Service
FOOD DRIVES
FINANCIALS
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Total 2014
Total 2013
Public Support and Revenues In-Kind Support Volunteers Advertising Food Other supplies and equipment
$16,558 $$63,324,391 $49,283
$$$$49,283
$16,558 $$63,324,391 $49,283
$1,710 $3,360 $61,914,251 $16,583
Total in-kind support
$63,390,232
$-
$63,390,232
$62,115,144
Net assets released from restrictions
$5,533,560 $2,014,011 $224,642 $369,527
$53,103 $$$-369,527
$5,586,663 $2,014,011 $224,642 $-
$5,962,971 $807,229 $262,162 $-
Total direct contributions
$8,141,740
$-316,424
$7,825,316
$7,032,362
Revenues Government contracts Gain on sale of assets Interest income and other
$1,571,286 $1,000 $48,120
$$$-
$1,571,286 $1,000 $48,120
$1,231,428 $2,500 $48,476
Total revenues
$1,620,406
$-
$1,620,406
$1,282,404
Total public support and revenues
$73,152,378
$-316,424
$72,835,954
$70,429,910
Direct Contributions Contributions Grants United Way
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Total 2014
Total 2013
Program Expenses Logistics Food programs and other
$67,592,138 $1,935,180
$$-
$67,592,138 $1,935,180
$64,717,885 $1,942,057
Total program expenses
$69,527,318
$-
$69,527,318
$66,659,942
Support Expenses Development Management and general
$1,670,000 $1,843,459
$$-
$1,670,000 $1,843,459
$1,770,247 $1,986,940
Total support expenses
$3,513,459
$-
$3,513,459
$3,757,187
Total expenses
$73,040,777
$-
$73,040,777
$70,417,129
Change in Net Assets
$111,601
$-316,424
$-204,823
$12,781
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
$12,396,911
$486,846
$12,883,757
$12,870,976
$ 12,508,512
$170,422
$12,678,934
$12,883,757
Net Assets, End of Year
THANK YOU
TO THE FOLLOWING
Special thanks to our community members who designated financial contributions during 2014 to support the Utah Food Bank’s work. These gifts enable the collection and distribution of food along with training life skills that encourage empowerment and self-sufficiency. $100,000+ C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Charitable Foundation Daniels Fund Feeding America Feeding America, thanks to Bank of America George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Miller Family Philanthropy Sorenson Legacy Foundation
$50,000-$99,999 Humanitarian Services - North America Intermountain Combined Federal Campaign Legacy Global Foundation, Inc. Oakdell Egg Farms Tanner Charitable Trust Walmart Wells Fargo
$25,000-$49,999 AARP Bertin Family Foundation C.R. England Global Transportation Chevron Salt Lake Refinery Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Edward L. Burton Foundation I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Charitable Foundation KeyBank Les Olson Company NPL Construction Company Progrexion Questar Riverton Chevrolet Smith’s Food & Drug Sorenson Impact Foundation UBS Bank USA Ultradent Products, Inc. Whole Foods Market Will Dance For Kids Project Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation Zions Bank
$10,000-$24,999 Adobe 3 Squares, Inc. American Express Ashton Family Foundation Barry and Elaine Harman Charitable Fund Barry and Kathy Mower Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley Foundation CenturyLink-Clarke M. Williams Foundation Christian Hess
D. Forrest Greene and Gerda M. Greene Foundation Dan L. Murray Dawn Page Eide Bailly Elite Island Resorts EMC Corporation Emma Mary Deland Foundation Feeding America, thanks to CoBank Fredrick H. Barth Foundation Freightliner of Utah Gerber Construction Inc. Herbert I. and Elsa B. Michael Foundation Industrial Supply Company, Inc. JoAnne L. Shrontz Family Foundation John and Heidi Pestana Kennecott Utah Copper Charitable Foundation Kluge Family Charitable Fund LSM, L.L.C. Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Mechanical Service & Systems Mike & Camille Cameron Foundation Mower Family Charitable Trust MRC New York Building O.C. Tanner Company Overstock.com PwC Charitable Foundation R. Harold Burton Foundation Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Riverton Hyundai Suzuki Ronald and Susan Mika Roofers Supply, Inc.
Sarah and Matt Hollingsworth Security Service Charitable Foundation Sentry Financial Corp Siegfried & Jensen Stan Rosenzweig and Ronna Cohen Steiner Foundation, Inc. Stephanie M. Holmes The Glenna & Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation The Skolnick Foundation The TJX Companies, Inc. TRiO/Student Support Services University of Utah Alumni Association University of Utah Health Care US Synthetic Corporation Utah State Employees’ Charitable Fund Wheeler Foundation Willey Honda
In addition, we would like to thank all of the family foundations and individuals who gave privately or anonymously Leadership Executive Team Jim Yorgason, President & CEO Ginette Bott, CDO Kent Liston, CFO Clark Wood, COO Board of Directors Carol Fineagan, Chair Scott Jensen, Vice Chair David Allred Jeff Bennion Tracy Christman David Davis Ryan Dent
Governance Committee Kelly Maxfield – Chair, July-Dec 2013 Carol Fineagan – Vice Chair, June-Dec 2013 Scott Jensen – Vice Chair, JanJune 2014 Tracy Christman Dawn Page Thomas Pierce Clark Wood – July-Oct 2013 Development Committee Scott Jensen – Chair, July-Dec 2013 Dawn Page – Chair, JanJune 2014 Austin Bankhead F. Ric Hammond Stephanie Horne Clark Laura Houston Betsy Hunt Jessica Peterson Marc Probst Eric Reynolds Steve Sorensen Katelyn Thompson Linda Yorgason Sherri Dial Jill Duke Eliseo Faz Rick Foster Mel Gardner Reed Grant David E. Grauer Stephanie Horne Clark Kelly Maxfield Dawn Page Thomas Pierce Marc Probst Don Schulthies Steve Sorensen
Finance Committee Thomas Pierce – Chair, July-Dec 2013 Tracy Christman – Chair, JanJune 2014 Ryan Dent Reed Grant Mark Ludwig Art Smith Development Committee Scott Jensen – Chair, July-Dec 2013 Dawn Page – Chair, JanJune 2014 Austin Bankhead F. Ric Hammond Stephanie Horne Clark Laura Houston Betsy Hunt Jessica Peterson Marc Probst Eric Reynolds Steve Sorensen Katelyn Thompson Linda Yorgason Programs Committee David Allred – Chair Mark Anderson Jeff Bennion Jill Duke Rick Foster Mel Gardner Laura Holtrop Kohl Jose Lazaro Norm Robinson Floyd Rose