Speakers

Don Stanger will give a us a 101 class on our Foundation. The Foundation Chair of a Rotary Club educates members about and inspires them to financially support The Rotary Foundation, and to participate in its programs, such as grants and PolioPlus. They work with the club president and other committees to set annual Foundation goals, encourage contributions to various funds, and facilitate the club's involvement in grants. The chair also acts as a liaison between the club and the District Rotary Foundation Committee. 

 

John Bates is a renowned executive communication coach, TED speaker, and storytelling expert who helps leaders around the world craft authentic, transformational narratives. After his own humbling first TED experience, John committed to mastering the science of communication—discovering how to be inspiring, connected, and relaxed on stage. Since then, he has spoken at TED twice more, delivered five TEDx talks, coached for over 35 TEDx events, and continues to serve as a trusted speaker coach for the TED Fellows Program. Through his work with top organizations, John has guided thousands of leaders—from seasoned executives to self-described “hopeless” speakers—to find their voice, build trust, and create real influence through authentic storytelling.

Bob Shallenberg will introduce new club members.

Dendric Estate, located on 20 acres in the Kamas Valley, features a trellised orchard of classic apples which produce dry sparkling ciders. The purpose of the estate and distiller is to work with the environment and leverage wine making methods to showcase cider at its best, on par with the premium sparkling wines of the world bone dry, crisp, with elevated acidity and balanced tannins.  Dendric Estate, is dedicated to showcasing their beautiful setting in the Kamas Valley and celebrating its history, all while innovating for the future.  Founders Brendan and Carly Coyle, the husband-and-wife team behind Dendric Estate, aim to build a cider estate dedicated to environmentally sustainable practices. Their first cider, Dry Cut, launched on July 11th.

Josh Chin, a Park City native, is deputy bureau chief in China for The Wall Street Journal. In his prior position at the WSJ he covered politics and tech in China for more than a decade. He led an investigative team that won the Gerald Loeb Award for international reporting in 2018 for a series exposing the Chinese government's pioneering embrace of digital surveillance. He was named a National Fellow at New America in 2020 and is a recipient of the Don Bolles Medal, awarded to investigative journalists who exhibit courage in the face of intimidation.