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Utah Summer Games Thanks Volunteers
Monday, June 28, 2004
One measure of the success of an organization is the length that those involved will go to support it. That being the case, the Utah Summer Games must be one of the premier organizations in the world. Every year, a literal army of volunteers rolls up its sleeves and goes to work to pull the event together.
“Everywhere you looked this year there were maroon volunteer shirts taking care of people and things. It was inspiring,” said Kyle Case, Utah Summer Games Director.
Nearly 1,000 men, women and teens gave up time or donated expertise to the Utah Summer Games. They were involved in everything from the Opening Ceremonies to Basketball and from Arm Wrestling to Weightlifting.
On Thursday, June 24, the Utah Summer Games had an opportunity, in a small way, to say thank-you to those who are so generous with their talents. At Woods Ranch, up Cedar Canyon, a thank-you dinner was served and everyone had the opportunity to win great prizes donated by Wal-Mart, Gold's Gym, Milt's and Rusty's, LoveSac, Tuacahn Broadway in the Desert, the Utah Shakespearean Festival, Walk4Life, Wells Fargo, IHC, Auto Trim and Design, Sportsman's Warehouse, Dollar Cuts, Applebee's and North East Furniture.
“It was a really fun night,” commented Steve Miller, Utah Summer Bass Fishing Coordinator. “It capped of a great year.”
This year's biggest prize, a 27 inch flat screen television donated by North East Furniture was available for all volunteers who filled out a volunteer form whether they made it the thank you dinner or not. Doris Williamson of Cedar City was the lucky volunteer who will be enjoying the television set.
“I've been involved in the Summer Games since before there was a Summer Games,” said Williamson. “I was on the original Foundation Committee two years before the first Summer Games took place.”
Williamson sat on the committee for over 10 years before it was disbanded. This year she spent several hours helping with registration in the SUU Sorenson PE Building.
“I'm a firm believer that the Utah Summer Games could not take place anywhere else,” said Mark Barton, SUU Vice-President for Advancement.” “To be able to pull together a group of volunteers like this is very indicative of the kind of community that Cedar City is. We thank each and every one who donated time and experience to be a part of this year's event.”
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