Elder M. Russell Ballard

For the past four years we've been invited to the BYU Management Dinner and we always enjoy the great speakers, fancy dinner, and a night out with good friends. This year was no exception. This year we went with Trent and Jane Peterson, Keith's cousins from Leesburg. The speaker was Elder M. Russell Ballard.
Last the keynote speaker was Thomas S. Monson, now President Monson. He spoke at length on the church humanitarian service. So we were curious what Elder Ballard would choose. He spoke about the churches ongoing effort to enhance image of the church through the media and other sources. He talked a little about his resent meeting with the Pope in NY, and the churches need to regulate in the current media that is going out about the Polygamy in Texas. Although most media do not confuse our church with this group many, in particular the foreign media associate them together. He pointed out the the most important face and person to portray the church is the members everyday actions and willingness to speak up when false information is being passed.
Side note -
While we were eating dinner at the begin. I saw a gentlemen walk in the door, and said to Keith, "Do we know him?"
Keith said, "No"
So I watched where he went to sit.
Yep, it was Elder Ballard walking right by us from the hallway. I can spot my important people.