Governor Gary R. Herbert's Schedule
December 2, 2019 - December 6, 2019
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, December 2
10:30 a.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, December 3
10:00 a.m. Mansion Holiday Theme Reveal Event
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Media Access
11:30 a.m. Speak at Envision Utah Event
Location: Salt Lake City
6:30 p.m. Host Annual Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Wednesday, December 4
3:00 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. Host Annual Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Thursday, December 5
Travel to Puerto Rico for Meetings with the Council of State Governments
Friday, December 6
Council of State Governments Meetings All Day - Puerto Rico
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
December 2, 2019 - December 7, 2019
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, December 2
10:30 a.m. Meet with Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:30 p.m. Utah Federation of Republican Women Annual Christmas Luncheon
Location: Governor’s Mansion
2:30 p.m. Meet with Department of Workforce Services Leadership
Location: Salt Lake City
Tuesday, December 3
10:45 a.m. 2019 Assessor School
Location: Layton
Media Access
1:45 p.m. Meet with the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget
Location: Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. Annual Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Wednesday, December 4
12:00 p.m. USU Research Landscapes Luncheon
Location: Salt Lake City
6:30 p.m. Annual Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Thursday, December 5
4:00 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
Friday, December 6
No Public Events
Saturday, December 7
10:00 a.m. Give and Grow Service Networking Convention
Location: Snow College
Media Access
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Hello,
Fact: The need for blood doesn’t pause for the holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States.
Despite this constant need, busy holiday schedules make it difficult for the American Red Cross to collect enough blood to meet those patient needs. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed.
In thanks for being the lifeline patients need this holiday season, the Red Cross is thanking those who come to give now through Dec. 18 with a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.
Below is more information about why donors are needed now along with upcoming blood donation opportunities in the community. Please let me know if you have any questions, would like to set up an interview or need additional information. Thanks in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Cynthia De La Torre
Media contact: Cynthia De La Torre, 702 232-6604, @RedCrossBloodLC, RedCrossBlood.org
Need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays – donors needed
Those who come to give through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. (Dec. 2, 2019) — Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.
How blood donation impacts lives
On Sept. 28, 2018, MaKenzie Schienebeck experienced a complication during her pregnancy and found herself losing blood extremely fast. She was in and out of consciousness and felt her life slipping away. Schienebeck was given blood transfusions on the way to the hospital, during emergency surgery and after surgery. “I would not be alive today if it was not for the American Red Cross and the gracious donors who gave their blood,” said Schienebeck. “Blood is more than just blood. It’s the key to saving lives.”
During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.)
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 2-31:
Davis
Bountiful
12/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West
12/27/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Utah Heights Stake, 75 S. Moss Hill Dr. (1500 E.)
Centerville
12/13/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Bridge Community Church, 1284 W. 75 N
Clearfield
12/13/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Clearfield Stake, 935 S. State St.
Clinton
12/5/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Clinton Utah North Stake, 1800 North 1500 West
Farmington
12/6/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Farmington Stake, 905 Foxhunter Drive
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington North Stake, 1885 North Summerwood Dr
Hill Air Force Base
12/16/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 6006 Wardleigh Rd, Falcon Hill-Bldg #1575
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
Kaysville
12/2/2019: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Layton Utah YSA Stake, 900 South Main Street
12/13/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah East Stake, 875 East 200 North
12/20/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Haight Creek Stake, 1520 South Fox Pointe Dr
Layton
12/9/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Davis Hospital & Medical Center Professional Building, 1600 W Antelope Drive
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah South Stake, 505 South 1000 West
North Salt Lake
12/19/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Salt Lake Parkway Stake, 55 East 350 North
North Salt Lake
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wanship Transportation, 455 West 1100 North
Woods Cross
12/4/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Woods Cross Stake, 2064 South 800 West
Salt Lake
Draper
12/7/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Channing Hall Charter School, 13515 South 150 East
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Draper Utah South Mountain Stake - Traverse Point Building, 272 E Traverse Point Dr
Herriman
12/26/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., JL Sorenson Recreation Center, 5350 West Herriman Main Street
Kearns
12/18/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kearns Utah South Stake, 5905 South 4000 West
Magna
12/6/2019: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cyprus High School Brockbank Campus, 2935 South 8560 West
Midvale
12/4/2019: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., CHG Healthcare, 7259 S Bingham Junction Blvd.
12/4/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., CHG Healthcare, 7259 S Bingham Junction Blvd.
12/7/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Midvale Utah Union Fort, 6710 South 1300 East
12/20/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Staybridge Suites Midvale, 747 West Blue Vista Lane
Murray
12/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Bennion East Stake, 5550 South 1300 West
12/6/2019: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Western Governors University, 3995 South 700 East, Suite 50
Riverton
12/4/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Riverton YSA Stake, 12574 South Redwood Road
12/5/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverton South Stake, 2750 West 13400 South
12/13/2019: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Riverton Hospital, 3741 West 12600 South
Salt Lake City
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Health Catalyst, 3165 Millrock Drive, #400
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Method Studio, 360 W. Aspen Ave
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., J.Willard Marriott Library, 295 South 1500 East
12/3/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Komatsu Equipment Corporate Building, 1486 South Distribution Drive
12/3/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Van Boerum & Frank Associates, 181 East 5600 South
12/3/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Murray Chamber of Commerce, 383 West Vine Street
12/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Highland Care Center, 4285 South Highland Drive
12/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Canyon Rim Stake, 3000 South 3100 East (Grace Street)
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 257 Tower, 257 East 200 South
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 175 S. West Temple, 175 South West Temple, Suite 600
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo, Corporate Offices, 299 South Main Street
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., JetBlue, 6322 South 3000 East, Suite G10
12/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray Baptist Church, 184 East 5770 South
12/9/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Nicholas and Company, 5520 W. Harold Gatty Drive
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moog Medical Devices Group, 4314 S. Zevex Park Lane (670 W)
12/11/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake East Millcreek North Stake, 2702 Evergreen Avenue
12/13/2019: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Millcreek Community Center, 2266 East 3435 South (Evergreen Avenue)
12/16/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Taylorsville Young Single Adult Stake, 4845 S. 1365 W., Woodhaven Drive
12/17/2019: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Blood Donation Center, 6616 South 900 East
12/17/2019: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/17/2019: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Blood Donation Center, 6616 South 900 East
12/18/2019: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/18/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Spring Creek Healthcare Center, 4600 South Highland Drive
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Murray, 6099 So. State Street
Salt Lake City
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Cottonwood Stake, 1250 East 4800 South
Salt Lake City
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Salt Lake Bonneville Stake, 1535 Bonneview Drive
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Butler West Stake, 1875 East 7200 South
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake Grant Stake, 3400 South 1100 East
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Murray Rec Center, 202 East Murray Park Avenue
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A Taylorsville, 5580 So. Redwood Road
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple
12/30/2019: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Smith's Food & Drug / Sugarhouse, 2100 South 9th East
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rose Park North Stake, 1155 North 1200 West
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray City Library, 166 East 5300 South
Sandy
12/11/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 South 1700 East
12/13/2019: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 East 10600 South
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4Life Research, 9850 South 300 West
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Gyrfalcon building, 2126 East Gyrfalcon Drive, (10000 South)
South Jordan
12/7/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Daybreak Community Council, 4544 W. Harvest Moon Drive
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Garden Park Stake, 11543 South Keystone Dr.
Taylorsville
12/6/2019: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Eisenhower Junior High School, 4351 South Redwood Road
West Jordan
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah River Stake Center, 1380 West 6785 South
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Welby Stake, 8385 S. 4800 W.
West Valley City
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Franklin Covey, 2200 West Park Way Blvd 2495 South
12/11/2019: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Old Dominion Freight Line, 2818 Parkway Blvd.
12/11/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Progrexion/Lake Pointe, 2875 South Decker Lake Drive, Lexington Law Firm
12/11/2019: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Old Dominion Freight Line, 2818 Parkway Blvd.
12/16/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hunter High School, 4200 South 5600 West
12/17/2019: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Motorola Solutions -Holiday Drive, 4625 West Lake Park Blvd.
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Granger North Stake, 3175 South 3450 West
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 South 2700 West, Suite G-128
Utah
Alpine
12/17/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Alpine Utah West Stake, 327 S. Long
American Fork
12/13/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., DOMO, 734 E. Utah Valley Driive, BeastMode Conf Rm
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Fork Hospital, 170 North 1100 East
Eagle Mountain
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Utah Silver Lake Stake, 7775 Woodhaven
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City Center, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run
Elk Ridge
12/5/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Elk Ridge Utah Stake, 259 East Alpine Drive
Highland
12/10/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lone Peak High School, 10189 North 4800 West
Lehi
12/7/2019: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lehi Utah Thanksgiving Stake, 3145 W. Mayflower
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Adobe, 3900 Adobe Way
12/10/2019: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Adobe, 3900 Adobe Way
12/11/2019: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fluent, 3400 N 1200 W
12/14/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lehi Utah Jordan Willows Stake, 496 River Way
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Cedar Hollow Stake, 2178 North 1200 East
Lindon
12/12/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Central Stake, 731 East Center
12/17/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Utah Stake, 1051 E 200 S
Orem
12/11/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Provo Utah YSA 10th Stake, 735 East 800 South
12/23/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Orem, 901 North 1200 West
Payson
12/6/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Payson Utah Mountain View Stake, 681 E. 500 N.
Pleasant Grove
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Canyon Road Building, 2195 North 100 East
12/31/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Community, 1028 West 1000 North
Provo
12/2/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Provo College, 1450 West 820 North
12/2/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., BYU Allied Health Club, BYU Campus
12/4/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/9/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/10/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Solcius LLC, 1555 Freedom Blvd. 200 West
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Independence High School, 636 N. Independence Ave. (1800 W.)
12/31/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Provo Utah Freedom Stake, 835 S 500 W
Salem
12/5/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salem West - Knoll Park Chapel, 160 S. 460 W.
12/24/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salem Stake, 470 East Salem Canal Road
Saratoga Springs
12/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Lakeview Academy, 527 W 400 N
Spanish Fork
12/6/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Canyon Ridge Stake, 1850 S. 2300 E.
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Palmyra Stake, 505 E. 900 N.
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Huhot Mongolian Grill, 693 N. 920 E.
12/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah River Stake, 99 N. 920 W.
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Memorial Building, 386 North Main
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
Springville
12/14/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Springville City, 717 S. 1200 W.
12/23/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wencor, 1635 North 1100 West
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Reams Springville Market, 759 East 400 South
Weber
Eden
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Hunstville Utah Stake, 6450 E. 1900 N.
Marriot Slatterville
12/9/2019: 2:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Elememtary School, 250 N 1600 W
Ogden
12/5/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Ogden Lorin Farr Stake, 770 15th Street
12/5/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Weber Stake, 5855 Skyline Drive
12/6/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Burch Creek Stake - 1300 East, 5161 S. 1300 E.
12/9/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weber County School District Offices, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
12/10/2019: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wasatch Peaks Credit Union, 4723 Harrison Boulevard
12/10/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ogden Utah Stake, 1050 E 21st Street
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., McKay Dee Hospital Center, 4401 South Harrison Blvd.
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ogden Masonic Temple Unity lodge #18, 1240 E 20th St
12/21/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Helping Hands, 3965 Adams Ave
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chick-Fil-A Ogden, 1120 Washington Blvd
West Haven
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kanesville Utah Stake, 4555 West 4000 South
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Hello,
Fact: The need for blood doesn’t pause for the holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States.
Despite this constant need, busy holiday schedules make it difficult for the American Red Cross to collect enough blood to meet those patient needs. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed.
In thanks for being the lifeline patients need this holiday season, the Red Cross is thanking those who come to give now through Dec. 18 with a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.
Below is more information about why donors are needed now along with upcoming blood donation opportunities in the community. Please let me know if you have any questions, would like to set up an interview or need additional information. Thanks in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Cynthia De La Torre
Media contact: Cynthia De La Torre, 702 232-6604, @RedCrossBloodLC, RedCrossBlood.org
Need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays – donors needed
Those who come to give through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. (Dec. 2, 2019) — Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.
How blood donation impacts lives
On Sept. 28, 2018, MaKenzie Schienebeck experienced a complication during her pregnancy and found herself losing blood extremely fast. She was in and out of consciousness and felt her life slipping away. Schienebeck was given blood transfusions on the way to the hospital, during emergency surgery and after surgery. “I would not be alive today if it was not for the American Red Cross and the gracious donors who gave their blood,” said Schienebeck. “Blood is more than just blood. It’s the key to saving lives.”
During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.)
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 2-31:
Davis
Bountiful
12/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West
12/27/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Utah Heights Stake, 75 S. Moss Hill Dr. (1500 E.)
Centerville
12/13/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Bridge Community Church, 1284 W. 75 N
Clearfield
12/13/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Clearfield Stake, 935 S. State St.
Clinton
12/5/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Clinton Utah North Stake, 1800 North 1500 West
Farmington
12/6/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Farmington Stake, 905 Foxhunter Drive
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington North Stake, 1885 North Summerwood Dr
Hill Air Force Base
12/16/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 6006 Wardleigh Rd, Falcon Hill-Bldg #1575
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
Kaysville
12/2/2019: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Layton Utah YSA Stake, 900 South Main Street
12/13/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah East Stake, 875 East 200 North
12/20/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Haight Creek Stake, 1520 South Fox Pointe Dr
Layton
12/9/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Davis Hospital & Medical Center Professional Building, 1600 W Antelope Drive
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah South Stake, 505 South 1000 West
North Salt Lake
12/19/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Salt Lake Parkway Stake, 55 East 350 North
North Salt Lake
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wanship Transportation, 455 West 1100 North
Woods Cross
12/4/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Woods Cross Stake, 2064 South 800 West
Salt Lake
Draper
12/7/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Channing Hall Charter School, 13515 South 150 East
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Draper Utah South Mountain Stake - Traverse Point Building, 272 E Traverse Point Dr
Herriman
12/26/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., JL Sorenson Recreation Center, 5350 West Herriman Main Street
Kearns
12/18/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kearns Utah South Stake, 5905 South 4000 West
Magna
12/6/2019: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cyprus High School Brockbank Campus, 2935 South 8560 West
Midvale
12/4/2019: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., CHG Healthcare, 7259 S Bingham Junction Blvd.
12/4/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., CHG Healthcare, 7259 S Bingham Junction Blvd.
12/7/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Midvale Utah Union Fort, 6710 South 1300 East
12/20/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Staybridge Suites Midvale, 747 West Blue Vista Lane
Murray
12/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Bennion East Stake, 5550 South 1300 West
12/6/2019: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Western Governors University, 3995 South 700 East, Suite 50
Riverton
12/4/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Riverton YSA Stake, 12574 South Redwood Road
12/5/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverton South Stake, 2750 West 13400 South
12/13/2019: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Riverton Hospital, 3741 West 12600 South
Salt Lake City
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Health Catalyst, 3165 Millrock Drive, #400
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Method Studio, 360 W. Aspen Ave
12/2/2019: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., J.Willard Marriott Library, 295 South 1500 East
12/3/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Komatsu Equipment Corporate Building, 1486 South Distribution Drive
12/3/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Van Boerum & Frank Associates, 181 East 5600 South
12/3/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Murray Chamber of Commerce, 383 West Vine Street
12/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Highland Care Center, 4285 South Highland Drive
12/3/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Canyon Rim Stake, 3000 South 3100 East (Grace Street)
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 257 Tower, 257 East 200 South
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 175 S. West Temple, 175 South West Temple, Suite 600
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo, Corporate Offices, 299 South Main Street
12/4/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., JetBlue, 6322 South 3000 East, Suite G10
12/4/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray Baptist Church, 184 East 5770 South
12/9/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Nicholas and Company, 5520 W. Harold Gatty Drive
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moog Medical Devices Group, 4314 S. Zevex Park Lane (670 W)
12/11/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake East Millcreek North Stake, 2702 Evergreen Avenue
12/13/2019: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Millcreek Community Center, 2266 East 3435 South (Evergreen Avenue)
12/16/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Taylorsville Young Single Adult Stake, 4845 S. 1365 W., Woodhaven Drive
12/17/2019: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Blood Donation Center, 6616 South 900 East
12/17/2019: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/17/2019: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Blood Donation Center, 6616 South 900 East
12/18/2019: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/18/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Spring Creek Healthcare Center, 4600 South Highland Drive
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Murray, 6099 So. State Street
Salt Lake City
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Cottonwood Stake, 1250 East 4800 South
Salt Lake City
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Salt Lake Bonneville Stake, 1535 Bonneview Drive
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Butler West Stake, 1875 East 7200 South
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake Grant Stake, 3400 South 1100 East
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Murray Rec Center, 202 East Murray Park Avenue
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A Taylorsville, 5580 So. Redwood Road
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple
12/30/2019: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Smith's Food & Drug / Sugarhouse, 2100 South 9th East
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rose Park North Stake, 1155 North 1200 West
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray City Library, 166 East 5300 South
Sandy
12/11/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 South 1700 East
12/13/2019: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 East 10600 South
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4Life Research, 9850 South 300 West
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Gyrfalcon building, 2126 East Gyrfalcon Drive, (10000 South)
South Jordan
12/7/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Daybreak Community Council, 4544 W. Harvest Moon Drive
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Garden Park Stake, 11543 South Keystone Dr.
Taylorsville
12/6/2019: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Eisenhower Junior High School, 4351 South Redwood Road
West Jordan
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah River Stake Center, 1380 West 6785 South
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Welby Stake, 8385 S. 4800 W.
West Valley City
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Franklin Covey, 2200 West Park Way Blvd 2495 South
12/11/2019: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Old Dominion Freight Line, 2818 Parkway Blvd.
12/11/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Progrexion/Lake Pointe, 2875 South Decker Lake Drive, Lexington Law Firm
12/11/2019: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Old Dominion Freight Line, 2818 Parkway Blvd.
12/16/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hunter High School, 4200 South 5600 West
12/17/2019: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Motorola Solutions -Holiday Drive, 4625 West Lake Park Blvd.
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Granger North Stake, 3175 South 3450 West
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 South 2700 West, Suite G-128
Utah
Alpine
12/17/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Alpine Utah West Stake, 327 S. Long
American Fork
12/13/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., DOMO, 734 E. Utah Valley Driive, BeastMode Conf Rm
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Fork Hospital, 170 North 1100 East
Eagle Mountain
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Utah Silver Lake Stake, 7775 Woodhaven
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City Center, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run
Elk Ridge
12/5/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Elk Ridge Utah Stake, 259 East Alpine Drive
Highland
12/10/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lone Peak High School, 10189 North 4800 West
Lehi
12/7/2019: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lehi Utah Thanksgiving Stake, 3145 W. Mayflower
12/10/2019: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Adobe, 3900 Adobe Way
12/10/2019: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Adobe, 3900 Adobe Way
12/11/2019: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fluent, 3400 N 1200 W
12/14/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lehi Utah Jordan Willows Stake, 496 River Way
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Cedar Hollow Stake, 2178 North 1200 East
Lindon
12/12/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Central Stake, 731 East Center
12/17/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Utah Stake, 1051 E 200 S
Orem
12/11/2019: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Provo Utah YSA 10th Stake, 735 East 800 South
12/23/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Orem, 901 North 1200 West
Payson
12/6/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Payson Utah Mountain View Stake, 681 E. 500 N.
Pleasant Grove
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Canyon Road Building, 2195 North 100 East
12/31/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Community, 1028 West 1000 North
Provo
12/2/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Provo College, 1450 West 820 North
12/2/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., BYU Allied Health Club, BYU Campus
12/4/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/9/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/10/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Solcius LLC, 1555 Freedom Blvd. 200 West
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Independence High School, 636 N. Independence Ave. (1800 W.)
12/31/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Provo Utah Freedom Stake, 835 S 500 W
Salem
12/5/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salem West - Knoll Park Chapel, 160 S. 460 W.
12/24/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salem Stake, 470 East Salem Canal Road
Saratoga Springs
12/2/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Lakeview Academy, 527 W 400 N
Spanish Fork
12/6/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Canyon Ridge Stake, 1850 S. 2300 E.
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Palmyra Stake, 505 E. 900 N.
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Huhot Mongolian Grill, 693 N. 920 E.
12/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah River Stake, 99 N. 920 W.
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Memorial Building, 386 North Main
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
Springville
12/14/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Springville City, 717 S. 1200 W.
12/23/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wencor, 1635 North 1100 West
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Reams Springville Market, 759 East 400 South
Weber
Eden
12/12/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Hunstville Utah Stake, 6450 E. 1900 N.
Marriot Slatterville
12/9/2019: 2:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Elememtary School, 250 N 1600 W
Ogden
12/5/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Ogden Lorin Farr Stake, 770 15th Street
12/5/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Weber Stake, 5855 Skyline Drive
12/6/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Burch Creek Stake - 1300 East, 5161 S. 1300 E.
12/9/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weber County School District Offices, 5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
12/10/2019: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wasatch Peaks Credit Union, 4723 Harrison Boulevard
12/10/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ogden Utah Stake, 1050 E 21st Street
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., McKay Dee Hospital Center, 4401 South Harrison Blvd.
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ogden Masonic Temple Unity lodge #18, 1240 E 20th St
12/21/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Helping Hands, 3965 Adams Ave
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chick-Fil-A Ogden, 1120 Washington Blvd
West Haven
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kanesville Utah Stake, 4555 West 4000 South
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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How To Plan For Healthcare Costs
That Could Derail Your Retirement
People work for decades with a hopeful eye toward retirement. But while many try to envision their retirement years as a blissful time of fun and relaxation, no one has a crystal ball showing exactly what all the expenses will look like.
This is especially true of health care.
Fidelity’s annual Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate projected that a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2019 could expect $285,000 in health care and medical expenses during their retirement. An Edward Jones survey showed many Americans are concerned about health care expenses in retirement, particularly baby boomers.
“People spend their healthy years accumulating all their wealth,” says Michael Macke (www.petrosplanning.com), vice president and co-owner of Petros Financial Group. “They work hard and save, building their nest egg.
“But when you retire, you wind up spending a lot of your wealth on your health. In talking with people about retirement for 25 years, health care is always their top concern. To most people it’s the great unknown that can derail the best-laid plans. You never know when you’re going to get sick or come down with a disease. What kind of care will be required, and most of all, what is it going to cost?”
How do you plan for that great unknown — health care costs in retirement? Macke offers these tips:
Make extra wiggle room for the “what-if” medical expenses. “When planning a long-term budget, most people just look at their baseline monthly expenses, but it’s wise to have a discussion about how health care costs can fit in during retirement,” Macke says. “Budgeting for a potential additional expense of $350 to $500 per month in the future can help you be better prepared to handle that ‘what-if’ scenario.”
Open a Health Savings Account (HSA). An HSA offers tax advantages such as deductible contributions and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. “The funds from your HSA can be used to pay for Medicare premiums and long-term care insurance premiums,” Macke says. “Those who are 55 or older can make a catch-up contribution of $1,000 a year in addition to the maximum contribution limit (which is $3,500 annually for individual coverage and $7,000 for family coverage).”
Manage Medicare annually. “Every year, you should be reviewing Medicare plans. You need to figure out which plan is best for you based on your health as well as what’s covered and what isn’t in each option.” Macke says. “Some plans may cost a little more but would save you on doctor’s visits and co-pays. Also, remember that your part B and D premiums could be higher based on your annual income from two years prior. Make sure you are working with a tax planner and retirement planner to manage your income, which may include distributions from retirement accounts. Being aware of these limits could save you money! Your health changes constantly as do your options for Medicare coverage. Make sure you are evaluating each year.”
Pay attention to your health. Sounds simple, but a healthy lifestyle is the best way to reduce the chance of health complications and costly bills in retirement. “Don’t miss annual checkups with both your doctor and dentist,” Macke says. “Adhere to a reasonable diet and fitness regimen. And don’t discount the dentist. Cardiovascular disease shows up in the gums first.”
“Unexpected medical expenses later in life threaten our physical health and our financial health,” Macke says. “Therefore, it’s vital to be proactive and plan as early as possible in order to protect your retirement you’ve worked so hard for.”
About Michael Macke, CFP®
Michael Macke (www.petrosplanning.com) is vice president, owner and principal advisor of Petros Financial Group, Tax & Wealth Advisors. He has been a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner since 2005 and has over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. Macke believes that the best financial plans are holistic in nature and incorporate all aspects of your financial life, including: investments, insurance, tax planning, Social Security strategies, Medicare and estate planning. Macke is also founder and president of Petros Advisory Services, a registered investment advisor firm.
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USDA Announces Fellowships to Develop the Next Generation of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) today announced fellowship opportunities to connect USDA resources with faculty and staff at Hispanic Serving Institutions, 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities, and 1890 Land-Grant Universities.
“We are excited to build upon the more than 20 years of success of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program to offer additional opportunities to empower faculty and staff from our partner institutions to holistically develop the next generation of agriculture,” said OPPE Director Mike Beatty.
The purpose of these fellowships is to connect participants to USDA and other federal resources while focusing on student development. Fellows will receive access to long-term collaboration opportunities, and then share what they learned with students and colleagues at their home institutions.
The E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program is designed for faculty or staff at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) or Hispanic-Serving School District. HSIs are accredited colleges and universities with at least 25 percent Hispanic student enrollment. Currently, there are more than 500 HSIs in 21 states and Puerto Rico, serving more than 2 million students. See the 2020 the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program application (PDF, 1.2 MB) for details.
The Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship is designed for faculty and staff from 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Secondary Education Superintendents, Principals, Agricultural and/or District Level Teachers working for Bureau of Indian Education designated high schools. See the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship application (PDF, 257 KB) for details.
The Booker T. Washington Fellowship is aimed at faculty and staff at an accredited 1890 Land-Grant University and Secondary Education Superintendents, Principals, Agricultural and/or District Level Teachers working for an 1890 Land-Grant University feeder high school. See the 2020 Booker T. Washington Fellowship
application (PDF, 349 KB) for details.
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Impeachment: Dump Trump or dump Democrats
Impeachment. Yay or nay. What do you say?
House Democrats are conducting an official inquiry into allegations that President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden.
Impeachment and U.S. Presidents. “While only three previous presidents faced serious threat of removal, one out of four confronted formal accusations in the House,” according to a 2019 article in The New York Times.
President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House but acquitted after Senate trials. Is the current chaos a form of liberal revenge for the past sex scandal in the Oval Office?
President Richard Nixon resigned before the full House could vote on impeachment. Does the Trump “Smear Gate” even compare to Watergate? Or is it a worse offense?
“The House has initiated impeachment proceedings more than 60 times but less than a third have led to full impeachments. Just eight—all federal judges—have been convicted and removed from office by the Senate. Outside of the 15 federal judges impeached by the House, two Presidents (Andrew Johnson in 1868 and William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton in 1998), a cabinet secretary (William Belknap in 1876), and a U.S. Senator (William Blount of Tennessee in 1797) have also been impeached.” www.history.house.gov.
“The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”— U.S. Constitution, Article II, section 4. www.history.house.gov.
Do politicians cry wolf when they don’t get their way? “Indeed, I don’t like this or that, so I will cry impeachment!”
How many hands in Washington D.C. are clean? “But my hands are somewhat cleaner than your dirty hands!” Step forth politician without sin and throw the first stone.
We teach children that character matters. Yet, a leader with character defects and disturbing behaviors (i.e., lying, cheating, stealing, spying) is not necessarily mentally ill. A leader that lacks altruism, empathy for humanity, and kindness is not necessarily mentally ill. America has elected a leader that does not fit the norm—that doesn’t mean he is mentally ill. Trump is narcissistic, disrespectful to females, discriminating against minorities, and a billionaire that misuses his power. His impulsive tongue and emotional reactions are what lands him in hot water, along with his twitter tantrums. He probably missed the lesson on how to agree to disagree with tact (i.e., diplomacy, sensitivity, thoughtfulness) in grade school.
The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump is a 2017 book. More than 27 psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health experts offered their consensus view that Trump's mental state presents a clear and present danger to our nation and individual well-being.
The 2017 rebuttal book is called Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump. “Calling Trump crazy allows us to avoid confronting the craziness in our society—if we want to get sane, we must first gain insight about ourselves. Simply put: Trump isn’t crazy, but our society is,” declares the author.
Both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association have policies stating it’s unethical to diagnose public figures from afar.
I didn’t vote for Donald or Hillary. I am not in cahoots with Republicans or Democrats. I belong to the Disillusioned Party.
Impeachment. Yay or nay. What do you say?
Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. She lives in Ohio. Contact her at melissamcolumnist@gmail.com.
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Each program offers opportunities for Education Fellows and Science Fellows. Education Fellows participate in a week-long program in Washington, D.C. scheduled to start June 15 and end on June 19, 2020. Science Fellows participate in a two-week program, consisting of one week in Washington, D.C. and a second week at a USDA research location, ending on June 26, 2020.
The application deadline for all fellowship opportunities is 11:59 p.m. on February 12, 2020.
About the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the United States, and connects those communities to the education, tools, and resources available to them through U.S. Department of Agriculture programs and initiatives.
