Owosso Rotary Review A weekly publication of the Owosso Rotary Club, Owosso, Michigan This Week’s Program Auction / Fundraiser Bring your white elephants Next Week’s Program No meeting next week Merry Christmas Meetings & Make-ups Owosso Rotary Club: Unless otherwise noted, the club meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:15 pm in the Mitchell Auditorium at Memorial Healthcare. Meeting make-up forms are available either through Laura Davis or Tim Atkinson. Chesaning Rotary Club: Tuesdays at noon, Riverfront Grille Corunna Rotary Club: Thursdays at noon, Corunna United Methodist Church Durand Rotary Club: Tuesdays at 11:30 am, Durand Union Station. Rotary Web sites: Owosso Rotary Club: www.owossorotary.org District 6310: ww.rotary6310.org Rotary International:ww.rotary.org Recent Exchange Students Guilherme Basilio (Brazil 2014-15): ([email protected]) Anna Minarikova (Czech Republic 2014-15): ([email protected] Helene Myrdal (Denmark 2013-14): [email protected] Sukhanite Hye (Thailand 2012-13): [email protected] Nina Millet (France 2012-13): [email protected] December 17, 2014 Make a difference at Memorial Healthcare Foundation By Barb Nagengast Other than Rotary, my next most satisfying avenue of community service is on the Board of Directors of Memorial Healthcare Foundation. It has been personally rewarding to become a part of an organization that has such an impact on the lives of people in our community! Did you know that over the past 10 years, the Foundation has awarded 6.75 million to save lives and to improve the quality and experience of patients at Memorial Healthcare? It’s easy to lose sight of the impact made by our donors over the span of time. But we cannot let ourselves do that. We must thank our donors and share their story – the impact donor contributions make at Memorial Healthcare. It’s not just the sum of our work that has a big impact, but several of our big projects are making a big difference over time. Donors helped make the Memorial Cancer Center a reality with gifts to our Join the Courageous Campaign and continued annual support. We now offer radiation therapy in Shiawassee County, along with a full scope of cancer care services in a fantastic environment. The Edward & Della Thome Long Term care unit has been renovated and reconstructed with donor support – eliminating the notorious waiting list and satisfying a huge need for high quality skilled nursing home care. Our FIT Kids program has taken on the challenge of childhood obesity and is making a measurable impact on the lives of our youth and helping them to avoid the See Nagengast on page 2 Tuttle outlines bond proposal Photo by Tom Campbell OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDANT ANDREA TUTTLE spoke last week about the district’s upcoming bond proposal. On February 24th, voters will be asked to approve a $54 million plan to transform the current high school into a middle school / high school campus with substantial academic, infrastructure, performing arts and athletic facility upgrades. Additionally, the plan calls for safety improvements in all of Owosso’s school buildings, as well as technology updates. Learn more at www.owosso.k12.mi.us. 331/3 Bruce Cook ushered in a fresh deck of cards and a brand new pot. He’ll collect $13 for the winning ticket, but $0 for his two of diamonds. Nagengast Continued from page 1 early onset of cardiovascular disease. Our Family Birth Place has been supported with donor contributions, and will benefit from the proceeds of the 2015 Foundation Gala to renovate the four birthing suites. About 450 new souls take their first breath in the Family Birth Place each year. The existence of our comprehensive OB services, including births, should not be taken for granted. We are bucking a trend here, with a recommitment and reinvestment in our birthing center. Many communities and hospitals our size have dropped birthing and OB support dwindles and erodes with it. Not here. With donor support our OB services and Family Birth Place remain strong. Not every donor supported effort has such broad impact. Sometimes donor contributions touch one life at a time. The Foundation’s Silver Stars initiative helps provide cancer screenings at no cost to uninsured individuals. Becky Sherer, a local pet-grooming business owner, found herself in need of service and a screening identified stage three colon cancer. Having undergone treatment and experiencing life as a cancer survivor, Becky credits, “Silver Stars with a huge role in saving my life.” Whether with millions of dollars, or with a simple cancer screening, donors are making a huge impact – saving and changing lives in our community. It is a privilege to contribute to this special purpose and I encourage you to support the cause when opportunities arise. Get connected to Rotary RI on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary International/7268844551 RI on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=858557 RI on Twitter http://twitter.com/rotary RI on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/RotaryInternational Owosso Rotary Leadership 2014-15 Rotary Calendar Past President: Heidi O’Dea President: Matt Hufnagel President Elect: Paul Cook President Nominee: TBD Secretary: Tim Atkinson Assistant Secretary: Chris Newell Treasurer: Laura Davis Assistant Treasurer: Christina Walsh VP Administration: Paul Cook VP Foundation: Barbara BakerOmerod VP Membership: Carol Dowsett VP Public Relations: Alaina Kraus VP Service Projects: Nick Tereck Editor-In-Chief: Tom Campbell Head of Programs: Tom Cook Sergeant-at-Arms: Mike Selleck Youth Exchange Officer: Mike Ardelean Board Members at Large: Bill Brown, Lynn Grubb, Ken Henry, John Oliver, Jeff Phillips, Ken Somerlot. Dec. 16th – Rotary Board Meeting, Noon at Roma’s. Dec. 17th – Rotary Meeting, Noon-1:15 p.m. Christmas festivities and White Elephant Sale Students of the month Photo by Tom Cook GARET RICE, left, and ABIGAIL WEBSTER were recognized as the December Owosso Rotary students of the month. OHS Principal Jeff Phillips, right, called the pair two of Owosso High’s best students. Rice has a 4.1413 GPA plans to attend U-M or MSU to study engineering. Webster has applied to Harvard and intends to study biology in preparation to eventually attend medical school. Club announcements Don’t forget. This week’s meeting is the annual white elephant sale / silent auction / nonevent fundraiser. Bidding starts at 12:15 and ends at 12:50. Bring your basement closet treasures and your money. Proceeds from the day go toward club scholarships, matching grant funds. etc. We need columnists to write for the Rotary Review. Virtually any topic of general interest is welcome. You might want to write about yourself and any new events in your professional life. Or, you could write about the industry / business that you work within. Perhaps you serve on a non-profit organization’s board and would like to expound on their Owosso Rotarians stepped up to the plate last week. Tom Cook reported that our November student of the month, Amber Petlach was in need of a winter coat. A quick passing of the bucket brought in $175. Good job Rotarians! Owosso Rotary Club Make-Up Form Dec. 24th – No meeting Dec. 31st – Social gathering at the Wrought Iron Grill. value to the community. Another suggestion is that you take a topic of current local, state, national or world concern and write an opinion piece, stating your position. Accompanying artwork (photos, graphics, etc). are encouraged and really enhance the presentation. Your article should be around 350 words - probably not to exceed 500. Contact Matt Hufnagel for a list of open dates. Rotarian’s Name (print): Date and type of make-up activity: Signature:
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