Dear Friends:
My first blog entry! February has been a busy and rewarding month for me. Here are three highlights:

February 5th, the fourth anniversary of Gaylord’s death, The Sutherland Institute which he founded, hosted a civic gathering at Thanksgiving Point focused on the Common Ground Initiative before the legislature. I was asked to conclude the evening by telling about Sutherland, explaining why civic responsibility is important, and presenting Sutherland’s counter initiative, The Sacred Ground Initiative. Not only was this a tender evening personally, but also very rewarding as over 600 people gathered and I was able to see another of Gaylord’s legacies bless others.

February 11th I left for Disneyland with five grandchildren. It is still the Magic Kingdom! Wholesome recreation and family time was such fun.

The Philanthropy Roundtable, a national organization spotlighted our family foundation this month. I have attached a link if some of you would be interested. http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/article.asp?article=1570&cat=141

[If you click on the adobe pdf file on the right, there are pictures]

Construction on the school is well under way and will be completed for fall. We have a contract for additional property which is a great blessing. I spent Friday at a Family Forum and Family Ball hosted by the Family Education Center at the school. It was truly wonderful!

I give thanks daily for your friendship and the influence you have had on my life.

Much love,
Laurie