MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Lately, I’ve had a lot on my mind — I worry I won’t be re - elected in April, though that’s highly unlikely. Nevertheless, I am concerned about my legacy. Like all great presidents, I feel I must leave my mark. I suppose having my face sculpted on Mount Rushmore is too much. So, let’s start small — with the ICL building. What do you think? I like it! And I don’t think it’s unreasonable for UTU to rename the General Classroom Building to THE WARREN STUCKI GENERAL CLASSROOM BUILDING . A Ō er that, I have my sights set on THE DIXIE CENTER . Don’t panic and don’t send nasty
emails. This picture was photoshopped — for now... Enough of my rambling. Now, I’d like to dedicate the rest of this message to our replacement for the irreplaceable Dr. Rob Kramer — ICL’s newly hired director, Cynthia Holman - Schmidt. For once, I’m not going to be snide. Honestly, how can anyone say anything bad about Cyndi? Cynthia was born and raised in SLC and graduated from West High School (much to everyone’s surprise). She started her career with Mountain Bell as a long - distance operator — back when cord boards and headsets were standard. Over more than 30 years with the phone
company, Cyndi has held many positions, including working in the engineering department and laboring out- doors, installing and repairing cables. History records her as the first female cable foreman in our 14 - state region. (Cyndi in work overalls, I‘d love to see that!) When Cyndi transferred to accounts management in 2005, she and her husband, Butch, moved to St. George and immediately fell in love with the community. After retiring in 2017, Cynthia quickly got involved with ICL. That same year, encouraged by Pat Sapio, she taught her first class — Discovering The Tao Te Ching. Since then, she has taught at least one or two courses each semester, generously sharing her curiosity, warmth, and passion for lifelong learning. Since joining ICL, Cyndi has served as ICL Council Secretary, on the Social Commit- tee, and, in 2025 (after Doug Bowen stepped down), she took on the role of Tour Director for our popular Bus Tours. Also, for the last 2 years, she has worked closely with Director Kramer on class scheduling. Reportedly, he claims , “any and all snafus are hers!” (Sorry, folks, I couldn’t resist.) Outside of ICL, Cyndi enjoys golf and pickleball and volunteers as a facilitator for a Family Support Group at a local treatment center, o ff ering support to those with loved ones experiencing ac- Ɵ ve addic Ɵ on or in recovery. She is honored and excited for her new role as ICL Execu Ɵ ve Director, knowing full well she’s stepping into Kramer’s huge shoes. She is deeply grateful (as we all are) that he has le Ō ICL in such excellent condi Ɵ on. Lastly, she hopes she doesn’t blow it! She won’t! We are lucky to have Cyndi, and she deserves our total support. When she asks for help, let’s all help — when she asks for volunteers, let’s all volunteer. Stay tuned and see you in class! ~ Dr. Warren Stucki, ICL President Cynthia Holman - Schmidt
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