Hurricane Valley Rotary Club

05/20/2026

Jeepers! We're so wonderfully busy this spring, it's hard to keep up!
On May 12, we presented six $500 scholarships to graduating seniors at Hurricane High School. Hurricane Valley Rotary awards these scholarships every year. A few of the awardees are pictured in this post with Rotary Scholarship Coordinator Jackie Susnik and President-Elect Bruce Cole.
They are open to anyone, but we primarily look at students who were active in the school's Interact Club, the Junior ROTC, and Scouting. Interact is the high school level of Rotary. Students focus on how to serve others in the community and develop teamwork and leadership skills.
Application forms for the Hurricane Valley Rotary scholarships will be available sometime in March. Interested students will benefit from being part of the Interact Club at HHS and make themselves more competitive for the Rotary scholarship.

05/12/2026

Hurricane Valley Rotarians helped Root4Kids with its Secret Garden Gala Fundraiser and Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 9. Representatives from Root4Kids will be at the Rotary Club's noon meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at the Hurricane Community Center, Room 107.

04/19/2026

Today is the birthday of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary. In 1905, Harris organized the first Rotary Club "in fellowship and friendship" with three clients and local businessmen. His initial goal was solely to create a club of professional and business men for friendship and fellowship. Soon, Harris realized that Rotary needed a greater purpose. When Harris was elected as third president of the Chicago Rotary Club in 1907, the club initiated its first public service project, the construction of public toilets in Chicago.
Today, Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and leaders. They volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address the needs of their communities.
Rotary welcomes people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Email us at [email protected] to see how Rotary fits you. We meet at noon every Tuesday in Room 107 of the Hurricane Community Center.

04/11/2026

Thanks to our sponsors! There's a full list below. We are thanking them on April 28 at a luncheon in the Hurricane Community Center at 11:30am. Other businesses and organizations who might consider sponsoring next year are welcome to attend, too. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Thanks!

Among our biggest heroes of the Hurricane Easter Car Show Fundraiser are our sponsors. We're having a sponsor appreciation luncheon for them on Tuesday, April 28 from 11:30am-1:15pm at the Hurricane Community Center. We also invite any other businesses or organizations that might consider being sponsors of the 2027 show. You can RSVP to [email protected] by April 17.
Here's a list of our sponsors. Give them some of your business as a thanks for powering Rotary Club community service projects all year long:

Mahoney Performance & Auto Repair
Canyon Media
City of Hurricane
Easy Shop Insurance
Farmers Union Insurance
Intermountain Health
Republic Services
Allstate Financial Services
AutoZone
Back in Balance
Big O Tires
Color Country Automotive
Davis Market & True Value
Desert Vet
DuCrest Monument Company
ERA's Porter Team Realty
Hurricane Family Pharmacy
Hurricane Ready Mix
Jersey Mike's
J Hunt CPA
MegaPro Printing & Embroidery
O'Reilly Auto
Scholzen Products
Sotheby's International Realty - The Crandall Group
Southern Utah Title Company
State Bank of Southern Utah
Stout Home Furnishings
Thornton Plumbing & Heating
Tink's NAPA Auto
Trailer Source
US Bank
Western Pest Control

04/08/2026

Winners, winners . . .

We know you've been waiting. Here's the full list of award winners at the Hurricane Easter Car Show Fundraiser on April 4. Photos of some of these can be found elsewhere on our page.
We truly thank you all, and CONGRATULATIONS! If you weren't around to get your trophy on Saturday, contact us at [email protected].

People's Choice - Ron Berg, 1965 Olds 442
Judges' Choice - Kohl Furley, 1967 Mack C-95 Diesel Fire Truck
Title Sponsor's Choice - Matt Baker, 1964 Lincoln Continental
Rotary President's Choice - Conrad Engeness, 1969 Chevy Camaro
Mayor's Choice - Denny & Sally Wyatt, 1950 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
Principal's Choice - Larry McIntosh, 1940 Ford Pickup
Fire Chief's Choice - Travis Milton, 1956 Ford F100
Police Chief's Choice - Tim Minor, 1975 Ford F250
Chamber of Commerce Choice - Adam Kenner, 1965 GMAC 1000
Series

1930s and Older Stock
1st - Peter Foster, 1929 Pierce Arrow 7-Passenger Touring
2nd - Chris Olsen, 1930 Ford Model A
3rd - Ashley Averett, 1931 Ford Model A

1930s and Older Customs
1st - Peter Foster, 1929 Pierce Arrow 2-Door Coupe
2nd - Alan Ellis, 1932 Ford Hi Boy Roadster
3rd - Tony & Robin Thayer, 1929 Ford Delivery Panel

1940s Stock
1st - Brad Gaston, 1949 Kaiser Bermuda Tan
2nd - David Adams, 1949 Willy's Jeepster
3rd - Michael McGurk, 1949 De Soto Custom

1940s Customs
1st - Don Stout, 1949 Packard Cub Sedan
2nd - Sean & Tiffany Brannon, 1947 Mercury Coupe
3rd - Edward Nabozny, 1946 Chevy Panel Truck

1950s Stock
1st - Nicholas Deptula, 1952 Kaiser Manhattan
2nd - Denny & Sally Wyatt, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
3rd - Dennis Awsumb, 1955 Chevrolet 210

1950s Customs
1st - Ron and Lucy Moyer, 1955 Chevy Belair Gasser
2nd - Travis Milton, 1956 Ford F100
3rd - Larry and Alison Waltz, 1951 Chevy 2-Door Sedan

1960s Stock
1st - Rand McCullough, 1962 Willys Station Wagon
2nd - John Kostandin, 1960 Chevrolet Impala
3rd - Rick Peirce, 1969 American Motors AMX

1960s Customs
1st - Russ Hiatt, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
2nd - Ron Berg, 1965 Olds 442
3rd - Rey Miguel, 1968 Ford F100

1969 and Older Stock Trucks
1st - Logan Phipps, 1966 Ford Bronco
2nd - Steven Dutson, 1967 Chevy C10
3rd - Brody Triplett, 1959 Ford F100

1969 and Older Custom Trucks
1st - Geno Ramsay, 1956 Chevy Cameo Pickup
2nd - Jason Smiley, 1957 Chevy Pickup
3rd - Jon Brazeau, 1969 Chevy C10

1970s Stock
1st - Drew Pearce, 1978 Cadillac Coupe deVille deElagance
2nd - Morgan Battey, 1975 Ford Bronco
3rd - Chris Shamo, 1971 Chevrolet C20

1970s Customs
1st - Kimberly Albright, 1972 Chevy El Camino
2nd - Dennis Peterson, 1973 Plymouth Cuda
3rd - Cecil Dutton, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

1970 and Newer Stock Trucks
1st - William Zitting, 1972 Chevrolet Pickup
2nd - Nathan Merrill, 2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
3rd - Steve's Hot Rod Garage, 1989 Dodge D350

1970 and Newer Custom Trucks
1st - Tim Minor, 1975 Ford F250
2nd - Sean Orr, 1970 Chevrolet C20
3rd - Logan Phipps, 1970 Ford F100

Mustang 1973 and Older
1st - Laura Price, 1965 Ford Mustang
2nd - Larry and Alison Waltz, 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
3rd - Jim Sory, 1966 Ford Mustang

Mustang 1974 and Newer
1st - Rex and Ariel Ruesch, 2008 Ford Mustang
2nd - Richard Crabtree, 2021 Ford Mustang
3rd - Roger Beutler, 2009 Ford Shelby GT500

1980s Stock
1st - Grant Mason, 1984 Ford F250
2nd - Drew Pearce, 1980 Ford F100 Custom Stepside
3rd - Paul Kilbury, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula

1980s Customs
1st - Chase Lopez, 1983 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe
2nd - Richard Madsen, 1987 Regal T Type
3rd - Merrill Campbell, 1986 Nissan Caravan

1990s Stock
1st - Grant Mason, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
2nd - Gideon Rock, 1989 Chevy C 1500
3rd - Robert Brimhall, 1992 GMC Sierra 1500

1990s Customs
1st - Brian Lewis, 1995 Mazda MX5

2000s Stock
1st - Lacey Jones, 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1
2nd - Mike Gubler, 2006 Ford Mustang
3rd - Terry Jaco, 2002 Porsche 911

2000s Customs
1st - Rich McMahon, 2003 Dodge Dakota
2nd - James Adams, 2006 Pontiac GTO
3rd - Gavin Vaughan, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5

2010s and Newer Stock
1st - Gary Myers, 2015 Dodge Hellcat
2nd - Melissa Ellis, 2012 Ford Mustang GT/CS
3rd - Nathan Merrill, 2021 Dodge Charger

2010s and Newer Customs
1st - Glenn Merrill, 2017 Dodge/Plymouth Challenger/Cuda
2nd - Amy Garrick, 2014 Ford Mustang
3rd - Jim Ellis, 2013 Ford Mustang

Camaro Stock
1st - John Tsutsui, 1970 Chevrolet RS/SS Camaro
2nd - Craig Winder, 1968 Chevy Camaro
3rd - Kandice Warr, 2013 Chevy Camaro RS

Camaro Custom
1st - Kathy Hicken, 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28
2nd - Conrad Engeness, 1969 Chevy Camaro
3rd - Val Preslar, 1968 Chevy Camaro

Competition
1st - Alan Miller, 1970 Chevy Chevelle
2nd - Kenner Garrick, 1958 Ford Thunderbird

Corvette Stock
1st - Philip Winn, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
2nd - Steve Kapsimalis, 2024 Corvette C8 Z06
3rd - Ron Busam, 2004 Chevy Corvette

Corvette Custom
1st - Steve's Hot Rod Garage, 1961 Chevy Corvette
2nd - Gary Bovyer, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
3rd - Frank Martinez, 1975 Corvette Stingray

Imports
1st - Glen Palmer, 1995 Acura NSX
2nd - Ron Craig, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
3rd - Terry Lane, 1994 Mini Cooper

Muscle Cars
1st - Steve Kapsimalis, 2008 Mustang Shelby Cobra GT 500
2nd - Danny Campbell, 1965 Chevy II Nova
3rd - David Dawson, 2006 Dodge Viper

Diesel
1st - Steve's Hot Rod Garage, 1992 Dodge W250
2nd - Wyatt Eggett, 2025 Ford F350

Street Rod Coupe
1st - Tim McNees, 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
2nd - Glen Ostler, 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe
3rd - Robert Mikels, 2001 Chrysler Prowler

Street Rod Sedan
1st - Connie Hood, 1939 Pontiac 8
2nd - Jeff Crowe, 1948 Oldsmobile 66 Series

Rat Rods
1st - Rudy Wetzel, 1948 Ford F1
2nd - Robert Garcia, 1933 Chevrolet Truck

T Bucket
1st - Tony and Robin Thayer, 1923 Ford T Bucket
2nd - Ron Busam, 1923 Ford T Bucket
3rd - William Hoffman, 1927 Ford T

VW
1st - Ethan Dahl, 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2nd - Kim Topalian, 1979 VW Bus
3rd - Ken Powell, 1967 VW Convertible

Domestic Motorcycles
1st - Spencer May, 2011 Harley Street Glide

Import Motorcycles
1st - Jeff Lewis, 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3S

Special Interest
1st - Kevin Stearns, 1985 Chevy C10
2nd - Kohl Furley, 1967 Mack C-95 Diesel
3rd - Jerry Cooper, 1930 Ford Speedster

Unfinished
1st - Bud Pridie, 1959 Chevy Apache Pickup
2nd - Steve Erickson, 1976 GMC C25
3rd - Hunter Erickson, 1982 Ford F-250

4X4
1st - Ken Schoenthal, 1970 Chevy K5 Blazer
2nd - Jeffrey Willmitt, 1964 International FrankenScout
3rd - Brandon Cogan, 2018 Jeep Wrangler

04/05/2026

03/30/2026

This weekend in downtown Hurricane, Utah! The Hurricane Easter Car Show Fundraiser is on Saturday, April 4. Only a $5 donation per person, and kids 5 and under are free! Hundreds of cars, dozens of vendors, and LOTS of fun for the whole family. Register your ride at www.eastercarshow.com. Proceeds benefit Hurricane Valley Rotary Club community service projects. Have fun and help a great cause!

03/21/2026

What is this Rotary Club thing? It's all about people, including your neighbors, colleagues and others in Hurricane Valley working together to create lasting impact on your community and around the globe. World Water Day is March 22. Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s millions of members mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
Check out the people of action in Hurricane Valley and lend a hand. Email [email protected] or call 410-903-0595.
For more about global water, visit

When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.

03/12/2026

One of the goals all Rotary Clubs have is to develop the next generation of leaders, providing fundamentals to make the world a better place and make peace a priority. Utah Rotary Club District 5420 is sponsoring its annual youth leadership development event June 24-27, 2026 at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah.

They may apply at: https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/App/?ID=346 or use the QR code accompanying this post.

The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026. Incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will gain life-long leadership skills and friendships through this 4-day camp while having fun and making connections.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or RYLA, a Rotary International program, is an intensive leadership program developed for youth. It is designed to build passion, resilience, determination, gratitude and the value of Service Above Self.
Students do not have to have a prior connection to Rotary to attend.

03/05/2026

You can help make our community be a better place to live, learn, work, and do business. Join us in Rotary, a global service organization that serves in thousands of ways. Check out the video https://tinyurl.com/99kpaet5 and contact us at [email protected] to learn more. Thanks!