Frank VanderSloot: A history of looking out for his neighbors

The best indicator of how someone might act in the future is to look at how he has behaved in the past. These stories might give a clue as to what the Hawaii beef industry might expect from this Idaho rancher.

Frank VanderSloot on his ranch in Idaho


Idaho Falls Magazine, Dairyman: Frank VanderSloot Saved My Business
https://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/2014/01/dairyman-frank-vandersloot-saved-my

American Red Cross, When disasters strike, Melaleuca delivers supplies, hope
https://www.redcross.org/local/idaho/about-us/news-and-events/news/When-disasters-strike-Melaleuca-delivers-supplies-hope.html

CNBC, Billionaire unveils fund to defend people from medical-debt collectors
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/02/billionaire-unveils-fund-to-defend-people-from-medical-debt-collectors.html

East Idaho News, VanderSloot rescues jobs, gives ranchers $1.5 million in “game-changing” move for Hawaii’s cattle industry
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/10/vandersloot-rescues-jobs-gives-ranches-1-5-million-in-game-changing-move-to-save-hawaiis-cattle-industry/

East Idaho News, Melaleuca honored by Red Cross for charitable giving
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/03/melaleuca-honored-by-red-cross-for-charitable-giving-during-real-heroes-event/
 
New Bonneville County Fairgrounds ready to open, including Melaleuca 4-H Events Center
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/08/new-bonneville-county-fairgrounds-ready-to-open-including-melaleuca-4-h-events-center/
 
​Forbes.com, This billionaire pulled himself out of poverty by living in a laundromat and teaching dutch
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chasewithorn/2017/10/21/this-billionaire-pulled-himself-out-of-poverty-by-living-in-a-laundromat-and-teaching-dutch/?fbclid=IwAR0J7uRTM7uviBfnURh-SvYORfnq2EMg_ccyQmcC1QHAzY8eYBre1URHNWU&sh=5fe722411681
 
Melaleuca.org, Saving an Orphanage – Video
https://www.melaleuca.org/causes/santa-lucia-orphanage/
 
East Idaho News, Ceremony Caps Renovation of New Sweden School
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2013/08/ceremony-caps-renovation-of-new-sweden-school/

Associated Press, Billionaire touts bill to limit medical debt attorney fees
https://apnews.com/article/61b493a32a79bcce29afdfd6fd33c4ad
 
Horatioalger.org, Frank L. VanderSloot background story and video
https://horatioalger.org/members/member-detail/frank-l-vandersloot/
 
East Idaho News, Puerto Rican woman rescued by Melaleuca plane: “The Lord answered my prayers”
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/09/puerto-rican-woman-rescued-melaleuca-plane-lord-answered-prayers/
 
American Red Cross, Melaleuca delivers 91,500 snack bars to families in the path of Hurricane Florence
https://www.redcross.org/local/idaho/about-us/news-and-events/news/melaleuca-delivers-snack-bars-to-families.html
 
East Idaho News, Melaleuca donates $600,000 of products to Louisiana flood victims
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/08/melaleuca-donates-600000-products-louisiana-flood-victims/
 
Melaleucaawards.com, Salvation Army presents Melaleuca, Frank with highest national civic award
https://melaleucaawards.com/award/the-others-award/
 
East Idaho News, Melaleuca plane packed with generators, jerky on the way to Puerto Rico
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/09/watch-melaleuca-plane-packed-with-generators-jerky-on-the-way-to-puerto-rico/
 
The Melaleuca Foundation, 2019 update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21p7dxaY-Ck&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Melaleuca
 
The Melaleuca Foundation, Enhancing Lives, Restoring Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ICt61yEWdc&ab_channel=Melaleuca
 
Melelauca.org, Food drive sponsorship helps hundreds of thousands of families (over 30 years of sponsorship)
https://www.melaleuca.org/updates/melaleuca-food-drive-sponsorship-helps-hundreds-of-thousands-of-families/
 
Melaleuca.org, Melaleuca Helps Purchase Freezers to Fight Hunger, Feed Families in Need
https://www.melaleuca.org/updates/melaleuca-helps-purchase-freezers-to-fight-hunger-feed-families-in-need/
 
Freedomcelebration.com, Frank created the largest Independence Day fireworks display west of the Mississippi to pay tribute to founding fathers, veterans, soldiers and their families
https://www.freedomcelebration.com/about/
 
EastIdahoNews.com, East Idahoans donate over 33,000 pounds of food for Hurricane Harvey victims
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/08/east-idahoans-donate-over-33000-pounds-of-food-for-hurricane-harvey-victims/
 
Local News 8, Idaho Falls Police presents VanderSloot with award for donating office space
https://localnews8.com/news/2019/10/11/ifpd-presents-melaleuca-with-community-partner-award-for-donated-office-space/
 
Melaleucaawards.com, Melaleuca recognized by American Red Cross for Humanitarian Response
https://melaleucaawards.com/award/circle-humanitarians-award/
 
Cattleman Connection, The ‘Milk Cow’ that changed a beef business
https://www.cabcattle.com/the-milk-cow-that-changed-a-beef-business/
 
Angus Beef Bulletin, Idaho ranch earns Commitment to Excellence Award
http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/ArticlePDF/CAB-Riverbend-10_16-ABB.pdf


Frank VanderSloot on his ranch in Idaho

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KITV.com, Idaho CEO gives ranchers $1.5 million in "game-changing" move for Hawaii's cattle industry
https://www.kitv.com/story/41162146/idaho-ceo-gives-ranchers-dollar15-million-in-gamechanging-move-for-hawaiis-cattle-industry
 
Hana Hou! The magazine of Hawaiian Airlines, The Cows Come Home
https://hanahou.com/23.2/the-cows-come-home

East Idaho News, VanderSloots receive Adams Award from Alturas Institute
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/02/vandersloots-receive-adams-award-from-alturas-institute/​
 
Idaho Press, After hours-long hearing, VanderSloot’s bill to crack down on medical debt collectors easily clears House panel
https://www.idahopress.com/eyeonboise/after-hours-long-hearing-vandersloots-bill-to-crack-down-on-medical-debt-collectors-easily-clears/article_279a6aa9-e9e5-5c5e-8ff0-f521131e1642.html
 
Local News 8, VanderSloots to be honored by Alturas Institute
https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2020/01/17/vandersloots-to-be-honored-by-alturas-institute/
 
KIDK 3, Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot and wife Belinda help Katrina family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZhPkLxklU&list=PLwKbB2t1mt0HZ4CTTHkn1tEBGwIh1vNr0&index=7&ab_channel=Melaleuca​
 
Melaleucanews.com, Frank VanderSloot – Random Act of Kindness
https://www.melaleucanews.com/frank-vandersloot-random-act-of-kindness/
 
Melaleuca.org, Frank and Belinda VanderSloot Receive Preservation Award Heritage Association
https://www.melaleuca.org/updates/frank-and-belinda-vandersloot-receive-preservation-award-from-bonneville-county-heritage-association/
 
EastIdahoNews.com, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Opens Ammon Field Office (land donation)
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/08/bonneville-county-sheriffs-office-opens-ammon-field-office/
 
A Story of a Steak (responsible beef), A steak and stake in every skillet
http://storyofasteak.com/a-steak-and-stake-in-every-skillet/
 
Wyoming Livestock Roundup, One Size does Not Fit All: Riverbend Ranch Utilizes Trait-Specific Lines to Meet Customer’s Different Needs
https://www.wylr.net/2020/10/03/one-size-does-not-fit-all-riverbend-ranch-utilizes-trait-specific-lines-to-meet-customers-different-needs/

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