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Governor signs five special session bills

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 23, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed five bills from the 2019 Utah first special session today. Information on these bills can be found below: 

• HB1001

Supplemental Appropriations Adjustments, Moss, J

• HB1002

Beer Transition Period Amendments, Waldrip, S.

• HB1003

Tax Incentive Oversight Amendments, Christofferson, K. 

• SB1001

Election Code Date Changes, Harper, W.

• SB1002

Medical Cannabis Amendments, Vickers, E.

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Hi Jim​

Please feel free to publish all or parts of the following article. If you’d like an interview with Oleg, or would like comments from him, please let me know and I will coordinate.

Best,

Terry

Are You A Visionary? 6 Traits 

Every Strong Vision Shares

There’s a reason many of the most successful businesses in America – Apple, Amazon and others – had a visionary leader behind them, propelling them to achieve their goals at the highest level.

“A vision pushes people not just to do more, but to do more than they think they are capable of,” says Oleg Konovalov (www.olegkonovalov.com), a global thought leader and consultant who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and is author of the new book Leaderology. 

Yet, even though everyone does a lot of talking about the importance of vision, he says, it’s not easy to fully grasp just what it is.

“I’ve discussed vision with CEOs of big companies, serial entrepreneurs, creators of unique software, and many others,” Konovalov says. “Every single person with whom I have spoken viewed vision differently. But in the course of all these discussions I discovered that there were some properties of a strong vision that remained constant.”

• Vision reflects the highest purpose of leadership. A leader’s vision should include actual benefits for those affected by the vision, such as employees, customers, the leaders themselves, employees’ families and society at large. “A main stimulus of vision is people and the care of their needs,” he says. “If a vision is not formed around people and their needs, then it is not vision but personal ambition.”
• Vision doesn’t lead to dead ends. A vision is always scalable and should show multiple potentials for expansion, Konovalov says. “But to be able to scale the vision you should maintain an appropriate cognitive distance from it,” he says. “This allows you to see the broader picture while keeping the important details in sight. Stand too close and you see the details, but lose the whole picture. Stand too far away and you lose the important details from which the vision is created.”  
• Vision reveals a path to success. As you pursue your vision, watch for the signs and clues that will help lead you to success. “They will be easy to follow if the vision is strong,” Konovalov says. “Those signs are always around in different forms – words of encouragement, expressions of real need from strangers, and answers to critical questions coming from unexpected perspectives.” Paying attention to such signs helps people spot opportunities while crafting the most effective path to success, he says.
• Vision means taking on responsibility. If you’re the person with a vision, you are taking on a responsibility that will have an impact on people’s lives.  “And the greater the vision is, the greater the responsibility,” Konovalov says. “But this huge responsibility also comes with incredible opportunities, the kind of opportunities available only to pioneers. It may be intimidating to take on all that responsibility, but it will reward you in return.” 
• Vision should be easy to understand. “Vision involves elegant thinking about complicated things,” Konovalov says. But that doesn’t mean the vision itself should be so complex that everyone is left puzzling over what you’re saying. Just the opposite. “Great vision is genuinely easy to understand,” he says. “The simpler the vision is in its core meaning, the easier it can be shared with employees, customers, and partners.”
• Vision generates excitement. A person with a vision isn’t nonchalant about it. Strong vision is always accompanied by excitement. “Actually, vision is a strong emotion itself,” Konovalov says. “If someone tells you about his great vision and he sounds ho-hum about it, then most likely he is lying to himself and others. Such a person might have a goal, but they don’t have a vision.”

Vision is a great leadership ability and success instrument, Konovalov says. 

“Vision defines and explains why and where effort should be focused,” he says. “And while vision is normally created by a single person, it quickly becomes the property of many, and that’s important. 

“No one can accomplish something great on his or her own. Vision is what attracts the people needed to take what you want to accomplish and turn it into a reality.”

About Oleg Konovalov

Oleg Konovalov (www.olegkonovalov.com) is a thought leader, author, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies internationally. His latest book is Leaderology. His other books are Corporate Superpower, Organisational Anatomy and Hidden Russia. Konovalov received his doctoral degree from the Durham University Business School. He is a visiting lecturer at a number of business schools, a Forbes contributor and high in demand speaker at major conferences around the world.

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TODAY IS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY. Hundreds of thousands of brave men and women have died to preserve this - perhaps the most basic of American rights. Don’t let their sacrifices be in vain.  If you don’t register you can’t vote. And if you don’t vote, don’t you dare complain about anything the election winners do.

RUM, ROMANISM AND REBELLION. You’ve no doubt heard it but do you know who said it first? James G. Blaine, the author of the now famous 19th century Blaine Amendments to state constitutions which were designed to suppress Catholic influences on America, which had the effect of banning any laws which could enable parents to use their tax dollars to send their kids to religiously affiliated education programs or schools. Blaine thought drinkers and immigrant Catholics - apparently one and the same - were a scourge on the nation.  So he pushed his amendment in the Congress, and failing there, went to the states with his scare tactics and won - 37 times!

Siding with Blaine, the bigotted Republican politician, is the teachers unions, who will go up against parents and rank and file citizens when the U.S. Supreme Court hears “Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.”  CER has filed an Amicus brief arguing that a favorable ruling would be one of the most significant wins for education and parental rights in recent history. To help you get to know Mr. Blaine a little better, you might want to review last week's Newswire with one of the many illustrations of the xenophobe whose laws dictate the scope of our education system in this country.  

The Blaine Amendment:  [There shall be no] “direct or indirect appropriation or payment” of public monies “for any sectarian purpose” or to aid any institution “controlled in whole or in part by any church, sect, or denomination.”

SAME CHURCH, DIFFERENT PEW.  Students in New York are among those in 37 states that are denied access to better schools just because those schools are run by religious institutions. NY Catholic schools scores rose yet again, even as enrollments decreased, owing to parental inability to pay. Yet taxpayers keep funding traditional public schools in which fewer than half of all students can master basic reading and math!  But we’d rather honor a bigot whose big idea framed public education’s evolution, than allow kids to go to successful schools. As the kids would say, that’s real smart!

PRESIDENT deBLASIO? Phew, no. The New York Mayor – and self avowed “hater” of school choice and innovation – said last week that “it’s clearly not my time.” Perhaps now he can focus his attention on the scandalous situation we reported last week of  the Success Academy of Queens - with a waiting list of students – being denied access to vacant public school buildings with room for up to 725 kids.  Don’t forget that Success Academy parents, staff and students are holding a rally at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans, Queens, on Sept. 26.  Help them out if you can. For more information call the Academy at  347-602-4335.

TONIGHT IN DC. Washington D.C.’s charter schools consistently deliver education results far surpassing those of other public schools.  Yet some mis-informed and union-led parents are working with some in DC government to punish them.  Speak out at tonight’s forum and learn about the local jihad on education opportunity.

TEACHERS AS ENTREPRENEURS.  The path to solving the teacher shortage has never been more clear, says CER’s Jeanne Allen in The 74.  The article’s headline sums up the common sense solution, recommending making teachers “Entrepreneurs, with autonomy, authority and  salary to match.”

CENSORSHIP IN MILWAUKEE.  Milwaukee, which can rightly be called the birthplace of the modern school choice movement, is full of great charter schools, like the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy to name just one.  But readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel would never know it. The papers’ education columnist purposely omitted test scores for those schools from an article about the scores from other public schools.  The story is a familiar one – charter students outperform other public schools students (depending on the measure in 29 out of 30 or 24 out of 30 categories) while costing substantially less money - $8,400  per pupil vs. $13,300 per other public school pupils. Shame on the Journal for a blatant act of censorship. 

 As always, please drop us a line, with any input and suggestions.  

Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.

Bishop Statement Following Pelosi

Impeachment Inquiry Announcement  

WASHINGTON – Following the Tuesday afternoon announcement by Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding her support of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) released the following statement:

"During my time in Congress, I have been asked to start impeachment proceedings against Presidents Bush, Obama, and now Trump. I have consistently rejected these requests because each was a political effort to minimize the voice of the people. Elections have consequences and the voters' will deserves respect.

"Impeachment is the ultimate power Congress has over a president and should be used as a last resort, not for purely political purposes.

"Since the election of President Trump, some have frantically searched for any justification to nullify the will of the people. They are still at it and there is not sufficient evidence to justify this approach. The Speaker’s actions today take Congress away from doing things that meet the needs of the people."

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HIGH WEST DISTILLERY TO COOK AT NEW YORK CITY’S

ACCLAIMED JAMES BEARD HOUSE

PARK CITY, Utah (September 23, 2019) — This fall, High West will head east to showcase its culinary classics paired with their award-winning spirits for an exclusive dinner.  Led by Executive Chef Michael J. Showers, the unforgettable evening will take place at the James Beard House in New York City on Friday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m.  

“It is an absolute honor to prepare a meal at the renowned James Beard House,” High West Executive Chef Michael J. Showers said. “We are thrilled to bring High West’s unique alpine cuisine and a selection of our finest spirits for guests to imbibe, savor and enjoy.”  

After collaborating with five other renowned Park City chefs to prepare a meal at the historic James Beard House last fall as part of an effort by the Park City Area Restaurant Association, High West Distillery was hand-picked to return this year to create a purely High West dining – and imbibing – experience for James Beard guests.  

“The Beard House is absolutely delighted to be welcoming the High West team to showcase an entire evening devoted to exploring the regionality and relationship between beautifully crafted whiskey’s and the kind of rugged and elegant cuisine that best supports them, said Izabela Wojcik, director of house programming for The James Beard Foundation. “It’s an opportunity for our guests to really get a sense of place. We’ve enjoyed seeing High West’s truly fabulous whiskies pop up on chef menus from time to time but it’s the first time we have the complete story, on the plate and in the glass!”

The crisp, autumn evening will feature a 5-course meal of original High West culinary creations carefully crafted to complement the Distillery’s esteemed whiskey collection. The dinner menu was created by Executive Chef Michael J. Showers, whose culinary influences stem from his experience cooking in the Pacific Northwest, San Sebastian, Spain, and Montana before settling in Park City. His emphasis on local, seasonal and farm-to-table cooking is evident in the event’s dinner & pairings.   

Steve Walton, High West Beverage

 Director, and Arianne King, Whiskey Ambassador, have chosen a mixture of cocktails and spirits that pair perfectly with Chef’s delicious creations to provide guests with a truly unique tasting experience. 

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres

Ginger & Duck Meatball, Whiskey Fish Sauce Caramel

Kumquat & Mustard Marmalade, High West Ash & Barley Cheddar, Crumb Brothers Rye

Porcini & Chanterelle Mac ‘n Cheese with Italian Truffle

American Prairie Compressed D’Anjou Red Pear with Sesame & Nori

High West Old Fashioned Old Fashioned

High West Rendezvous Rye, Double Rye!, Demerara, Angostura, Orange, Lemon

Wand’rin Star

High West Double Rye!, House Made Campfire Drambuie, Ramazzotti, Angostura, Grapefruit

Bread & Butter

Caraway Parker House Roll & Gold Creek Butter

Trout and Caviar

Rye Barrel Smoked Birch Springs Trout and its Caviar, Green Apple & Jalapeño

Paired with High West Double Rye!

Fried Rabbit & Waffle

Buttermilk Fried Rabbit, Malted Barley, Sorghum & Rosemary Waffle, Maple & Sweet Chile Syrup

Paired with High West Valley Tan

Autumn Harvest Salad

Pickled Acorn Squash & Beets, Smoked Date Conserve, Chickweed, XO Vinaigrette

“Corned Beef & Cabbage”

Niman Ranch Bavette, Tallow Fried Heirloom Potatoes, Creamed Napa Cabbage, Sauce Au Poivre

Paired with “Le Bouvier” Cocktail – High West American Prairie Bourbon, Cognac, Yellow Chartreuse, Fino Sherry, Orange, Cherry

Huckleberry Posset

Spruce & Late Harvest Huckleberry Posset, Brown Butter, Oat & Pine Nut Shortbread

Paired with High West Midwinter’s Night Dram

Seats are limited, so please secure your reservation as soon as possible. Additional event details and ticket information can be found at https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/high-west-whiskey-dinner.

For more information about High West’s James Beard Dinner, contact Christa Graff, of Graff Public Relations, LLC, at 435-640-7921 or christa@graffpr.com.

About James Beard Foundation

About the James Beard Foundation The James Beard Foundation's mission is to promote Good Food for Good™. For more than 30 years, the James Beard Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives. Through the James Beard Awards, unique dining experiences at the James Beard House and around the country, scholarships, hands-on learning, and a variety of industry programs that educate and empower leaders in our community, the Foundation has built a platform for chefs and asserted the power of gastronomy to drive behavior, culture, and policy change around food. To that end, the Foundation has also created signature impact-oriented initiatives that include our Women's Leadership Programs, aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in the culinary industry; advocacy training through our Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change; and the James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards, which shine a spotlight on successful change makers. The organization is committed to giving chefs and their colleagues a voice and the tools they need to make the world more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone. For more information, subscribe to the digital newsletter Beard Bites and follow @beardfoundation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City. 

About High West

Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, High West's passion is crafting delicious and distinctive whiskeys and helping people appreciate whiskey all in the context of our home, the American West. High West offers an outstanding collection of highly rated whiskeys in finer liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in 49 states throughout the U.S. and internationally. 

High West was honored to receive Whisky Advocate’s prestigious Distiller of the Year award in 2016. The ultimate authority on whisky said, "High West delivers innovative and delicious whiskeys, expands the definition of what it is to be a distiller, and pioneered a successful new paradigm for craft distilling." 

High West’s must-visit locations include our High West Distillery in Wanship, Utah, a 30,000 square foot world-class distillery and visitor center featuring educational tours and High West’s unique country-western cuisine; and our High West Distillery & Saloon in historic Old Town Park City, the world’s only ski-in gastro distillery that was voted “Best Park City Restaurant” by readers of City Weekly. It has received multiple accolades including a nomination for Best Bar by the James Beard Foundation, and a top-10 ranking on The Daily Meal’s list of 150 Best Bars in America.