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/