

Immigration Update with Ariel Ruiz Soto: Migration Policy Institute
Join us for a conversation about immigration with guest Ariel Ruiz Soto of the Migration Policy Institute.
Learn more about Migration Policy Institute: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/
Email your questions for Ariel ahead of the event to this email address: maryglauser75@gmail.com.
Guests:
Ariel Ruiz Soto

Learn How to Be Part of the Solution in Preventing Suicide
Join us for a conversation about suicide prevention presented by the Live On organization. Live On is a statewide effort to prevent suicide by promoting education, providing resources, and changing our culture around mental health.
Learn more about Live On: https://liveonutah.org/
Guests:
Live On Utah

Homelessness in Utah
Homelessness is a humanitarian crisis and a public safety issue. And, for every person that is homeless, there is a different story. Join February’s meeting to learn more about homelessness issues facing Utah and engage in a discussion with our speakers.
Come and learn about the new public safety plan.
Guests:
Joseph Grenny, The Other Side Village
Tricia Davis, Utah Office of Homeless Services

Insider Look at the 2025 Utah Legislative Session
Bills to watch:
Higher Education
Homelessness
Statewide Housing
More
Bring your questions and concerns. Support Utah’s legislative process!
Guests:
Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D)
Minority Whip
Utah House of Representatives
James Dunnigan (R)
Speaker Pro Tempore
Utah House of Representatives

How Gratitude Improves our Resilience and Mental Health
Jennie Taylor- Speaker
Jennie Taylor is the Gold Star Widow of Utah Army National Guard Major Brent Taylor, who was killed in Afghanistan in November 2018 while on his fourth combat deployment
She is a highly sought-after motivational speaker for topics such as resilience, grief, patriotism, military service, and living a purposeful life.
She has spoken across Utah, California, Arizona, Georgia, New York, and Washington, DC. Jennie has been interviewed by Time Magazine, Fox News, CNN, NBC’s Today Show, and more.
Jennie has a Masters Degree in Education and taught high school for a number of years. She is the mother of seven children, ages 4 to 16.
Millcreek City Hall
1330 E. Chambers Avenue
Millcreek City 84106
7:00 pm

Beyond the Rhetoric: What we Really Want to Know From Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Learn where the candidates stand on the key issues facing our country.
Guest:
TBD

The New Utah
Discuss the future, growth, and direction of Utah’s economy.
Guest:
Natalie Gochner, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah


The 8 Political Parties of Utah
We will discuss the eight political parties of the state of Utah. Parties include:
Constitution Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Independent American Party
Libertarian Party
No Labels Party
Republican Party
United Utah Party

The Political Divide: Can We Have Civil Dialogue?
With many people feeling the country is incredibly divided, it is more important than ever for us to come together as a community to have mature, friendly conversation about what matters.
guests: Joseph grenny and boyd matheson

Finding Common Ground
Come learn about various faith communities in our area and explore our similar values and practices.
Guests from the following Communities:
Baha'i Faith: Barbara Lachmar
Islamic Society: Imam Yasir Butt
Hindu Faith: Govinda Dev
Buddhist Fellowship: Christopher Kakuyo Sensei
First Unitarian Church: Rev Monica Dobbins
Oasis Secular Group: Mark Ostlund


Utah Alcohol Laws
Utah Alcohol Laws
Are the laws more responsible or too strict?
Why does our state government control alcohol sales?
What does the money from alcohol sales fund?
Guests
Tiffany Clason: Executive Director, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
Tim Ryan: Bout Time Pub and Grub, Co-Owner
Jerry Stevenson, Utah Senator

Utah’s Water & Great Salt Lake
March 30th
Guests:
Laura Haskell, PE, Engineer, Division of Water Resources
Katie Newburn, Education & Outreach Director, Friends of Great Salt Lake
Rick Maloy, Water Conservation Manager, Central Utah Water Conservancy District.
Arthur Douglas, Rancher, Former Director for the U.S Farm Service Agency.
Doug Owens, Utah House of Representatives, District 33, Salt Lake County

Homeless Population in Utah: Who is doing something about it?
THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN UTAH IS INCREASING
WHO IS DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
Guests:
Salt Lake Valley Coalition to end Homelessness Chair: Rob Wesemann
Pioneer Park Coalition Chair : Rick Graham
The Other Side Village: A master-planned neighborhood providing affordable, permanent quality housing for people coming out of chronic homelessness. Director: Tim Stay & Communications: Sam Grenny

Media Bias and News
January 26th
Media Bias and News:
What is Real, What is Fake and How to Tell the Difference.
7:00-8:30 pm
Hampton Inn and Suites
1345 Foothill Drive
SLC 84108

GUN LAWS
GUN LAWS
Do Gun Laws have an impact on Gun Violence
Are you for more or less gun laws?
Guests:
Brian King: Utah House of Representatives Minority Leader Democrat
Todd Weiler: Utah Senate Republican
Sheriff Mike Smith: Utah County Sheriff's Office
Guests and info to come.

U.S. Senate Race
Guest
Evan McMullin
&
Statements read from Mike Lee's Website
(Mike Lee’s campaign has declined our invitation)

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON
What is the Solution to Canyon Gridlock?
Enhanced Bus System or 8 mile Gondola Ride
Cost to Taxpayers 500-600 million
Guests:
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Josh Van Jura Project Manager
Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon
Gondola Works

US Senate Republican Primary
US Senate Republican Primary
Guests:
Ally Isom
Becky Edwards
Mike Lee Representative
Hear their views on Gun Violence, Immigration, Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy, Education and Healthcare. Bring your questions.
Invite your friends.

Parleys Canyon Quarries
April 7
7:00-8:30 pm
Parleys Canyon Quarries
We will be discussing the proposed mine in Parleys Canyon

Presidential Election 2020: How do the Candidates compare on critical issues?
ZOOM Online meeting
Guest: Scott Howell: A Utah Democrat in favor of Joe Biden.
Scott served in the Utah Senate for 3 terms from January 1989 -2000.
He was the Senate Democratic Leader for 8 years.
Guest: Greg Hughes: A Utah Republican in favor of Donald Trump
Greg served in the Utah House of Representatives from January 2003-2018.
He also served as Speaker of the House from 2015-2018
We will hear from each guest on the top critical issues of the campaign for the first 60 minutes followed by a 30 minute question and answer.
A Zoom link will be sent out one week before the event.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Mary
801-809-8051

Air Quality
Our guest will be Elizabeth A. Joy, M.D.
Liz is a member of the board for UCAIR (Utah Clean Air) and heads up the air quality health team for intermountain health.


Do Gun Laws Prevent Gun Violence?
Join us for a discussion on gun laws and gun violence.
Our guests:
Ann House
Ann is the widow of Lt. Fred L. House, who was shot and killed during one of the most infamous standoffs in Utah history, the 1988 - the Singer-Swapp Saga. Ann has been an advocate for gun control ever since.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer-Swapp_Standoff
Clark Aposhian
Clark is the Chairman of the Board of the Utah Shooting Sport Council, host of Gun Radio Utah and the USSC’s registered lobbyist. He is also a National Rifle Association law enforcement instructor and a senior member of the state concealed carry review board.
Nancy Farrar Halden
Nancy is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah. She also served as the past chair of the board. The center believes it is possible to protect society from the misuse of guns and maintain the ability of citizens to own and possess firearms for legitimate recreational purposes
We hope to see you there. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions and you are welcome to invite a friend.
Mary Glauser
801-809-8051

LGBTQ+ Community
We are excited about our upcoming meeting about the LGBTQ Community in Utah. Our guests will be:
TROY WILLIAMS: Executive Director of Equality Utah, and formerly, a producer, writer and radio host at 90.9 FM KRCL. Troy has appeared on many shows including Anderson Cooper 360
LIZ PITTS: Utah Pride Center, Director of Community Engagement
JESSIE RUSSEL: Utah Pride Center, Community Education and Training Manager
MOUDE SBEITY: Owner of Laziz Kitchen, a community place in Salt Lake City
We will enjoy hor d'oeuvres from Laziz kitchen and great conversation.

Salt Lake City Mayoral Race
The evening will proceed as follows:
6:45- 7:00 pm Greet Luz Escamilla
7:00-7:20 pm Hear from Luz Escamilla
7:20- 7:50 pm Questions and Answers
7:50-8:00 Break with Kathy’s Cookies provided
8:00-8:20 Hear from Erin Mendenhall
8:20-8:50 Questions and Answers
8:50-9:05 Greet Erin Mendenhall
Please email or text your RSVP as soon as possible. Space is limited.
8018098051

Suicide & Suicide Prevention
Our Topic for June is PREVENTING SUICIDE. We will be joined by three guests. Alison Whitworth, the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Julia Harris, a clinical psychologist who works as a therapist with the National Center for Veterans Studies and Steven Swenson, a police officer who has personal and professional experience with suicide.
Join us on June 27th at 7 pm, Hampton Inn and Suites, 1345 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City Utah 84108

Homelessness
Have you ever been conflicted about giving money to the person on the corner with a sign?
Is it a moral decision or a practical one?
Who are the homeless and how do we best help them.
Rob Weseman Executive Director of NAMI Utah (national association of mental illness) will join us. He has been involved with the homeless for many year.
Reverend and Toni Ragsdale, started Fill the Pot Ministires in 2008 and have been feeding and caring for the homeless ever since. They will also join us for the evening.
Come and learn about the homeless in our state and what we are doing to address the situation

Healthcare Part 2
How do Americans feel about Healthcare?
Do we favor a government run system?
Do you want a government run system?
What are the political solutions to healthcare?
We’ll discuss Medicare for All, Single Payer, Universal, and Socialized Healthcare.

Healthcare Part 1
Why is Health Care so expensive?
Who are the uninsured?
Do we really have the best health care in the world?
How do we deliver quality health care to every American?
Is it private pay, universal, single pay or something else?
Come learn and discuss our current health care system, the challenges in our system and the proposed changes.