ROTARY RAMBLINGS
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ROTARY RAMBLINGS
ROTARY CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH
August 24, 2004
Not only did President Bill lead a great meeting, he also gave a lovely
invocation. He certainly invokes the Rotary Spirit!
Jimmy Weatherspoon, we thank you for your tireless efforts, leading the
singing. Bruce Williams, we all know that you have a commitment immediately
following your performance with us each week, but if you only knew the tributes
given you; again this week, money was given in your honor.
Bruce Wenzel graciously welcomed our two visiting Rotarians. Herb, of
Buffalo, gave us a banner. Emmett Gumm actually was able to give away a banner
today. Make ups were done by Lyn Huckle and Jim Blocker. We thank each of you.
Fred Bonardi, reporting on the stock market, told us the market is slightly
down for the day. Also, it's slightly down for the year. (Georgina, did you
say you had a different report?)
Sergeant At Arms Roy Simon, gave money in honor of his three year old
grandson, Derrick. We sang Happy Birthday for him, not to him. In all, Roy
collected $98.00 today.
Emmett Gumm installed two new members today: Sally Dye (Candace Etzler's
mother) and Barnie Shuhi (back with us). As you know, the highlight of the
ceremony was: "where the rubber meets the road!" Sally is the pleasant lady sitting
next to the entrance door, taking your "lunch money" each week; she is our
new Executive Secretary.
President Adams reminded all that your club dues are DUE! If you have not
paid these, please write your check and give it to Sally Dye next week. If your
company needs an invoice, she can also give this to you.
Also, we were reminded of the Rotary Mastercard, and its benefits to our
organization. Your participation puts money into Rotary.
Georgina Kerr-Jarrett, Chair for Fundraising, needs committee participation
for a Centennial Program. As you know, Rotary is celebrating its Centennial
Year this year.
Gerry Meeks is recovering from back surgery. He is in Pinecrest Recovery.
Give him a call, or visit. Keep Fred Runkel in your prayers.
Ernie Simon announced our recipient for the upcoming "Service Above Self
Award." Our recipient this year is well deserving; she is Elizabeth "Libby"
Wesley. She is often called "the mother of Delray." Over many decades, she has
worked to inspire pride, and celebrate diversity in Delray Beach and Palm Beach
County. She founded the Roots Festival in 1977. This lady has so many
accolades to her credit. I will touch on more of these later. Remember to keep
this date on your calendar: November 9, 2004; Old School Square; 11:30 a.m. The
award ceremony will be held on the front walkway of Old School Square; then we
will proceed to the Vintage Gym for lunch. A brick/placque will be placed on
the walkway, honoring Ms. Wesley, along with the past recipients of our
prestigious Service Above Self Award.
Leo Phillips introduced our guest speaker today, Mark Cornett, MSHSA; Senior
Vice-President Chief Operating Officer, of Alzheimer's Community Care, Inc.
Mark has been working with not-for-profit, community based health services and
adult day care since 1987. In his present position, he is responsible for all
service and administrative functions of the agency.
Mr. Cornett holds a Masters degree in Health Services Administration. He has
a positive "can do" attitude that we WILL make a difference, for the better,
in developing or improving health systems that support people with Alzheimer's
Disease, or similar conditions.
The Alzheimer's Community Care encompasses Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie
Counties. It is United Way funded. They have a 24 hour crisis line, for the
patient, caregiver, law enforcement, or anyone having questions, or needing
help. At this time, they are holding educational training for law enforcement,
fire personnel, 911 personnel, etc.
There are ten diseases related to dementia. Some of the most prominent
symptoms are short term memory loss; impaired judgment; genetic factors. He also
stated the disease begins 30 years prior to symptoms showing up.
He told us much more, but I can't remember what it was! Actually, we all
joke about this, but it can become very debilitating. Let's hope we can find
medical help for this soon, so seniors can have longer, productive lives.
NEXT WEEK: Tribute to Rel Moorcroft! Please send to me, via e-mail, your
memories of Rel. We are compiling a notebook to give to Regie (his widow) at the
end of the program. Also, if you will be willing to give an oral tribute,
please e-mail me, so I may call on you during the program. Since we are
creating a scholarship in Rel's name, if you want to contribute to this next week, be
prepared to do so. Thanks.
In two weeks, we will have as our guest speaker, Bill Wheelock, of World
Council, of Palm Beaches.
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<DIV align=3Dcenter><STRONG><FONT size=3D5>ROTARY CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH</FONT=
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<DIV align=3Dcenter><STRONG><FONT size=3D3>August 24, 2004</FONT></STRONG></=
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<DIV align=3Dcenter><STRONG><FONT size=3D3></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Not only did President Bill lead a great me=
eting, he also gave a lovely invocation. He certainly invokes the Rota=
ry Spirit!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Jimmy Weatherspoon, we thank you for your t=
ireless efforts, leading the singing. Bruce Williams, we all know that=
you have a commitment immediately following your performance with us each w=
eek, but if you only knew the tributes given you; again this week, money was=
given in your honor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Bruce Wenzel graciously welcomed our two vi=
siting Rotarians. Herb, of Buffalo, gave us a banner. Emmett Gum=
m actually was able to give away a banner today. Make ups were done by=
Lyn Huckle and Jim Blocker. We thank each of you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Fred Bonardi, reporting on the stock market=
, told us the market is slightly down for the day. Also, it's slightly=
down for the year. (Georgina, did you say you had a different report?=
)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Sergeant At Arms Roy Simon, gave money in h=
onor of his three year old grandson, Derrick. We sang Happy Birthday <=
EM>for </EM>him, not to him. In all, Roy collected $98.00 today.</FONT=
></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Emmett Gumm installed two new members today=
: <STRONG>Sally Dye</STRONG> (Candace Etzler's mother) and <STRONG>Barnie Sh=
uhi</STRONG> (back with us). As you know, the highlight of the ceremon=
y was: <EM>"where the rubber meets the road!" </EM>Sally is the pleasa=
nt lady sitting next to the entrance door, taking your "lunch money" each we=
ek; she is our new Executive Secretary. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>President Adams reminded all that your club=
dues are DUE! If you have not paid these, please write your chec=
k and give it to Sally Dye next week. If your company needs an in=
voice, she can also give this to you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Also, we were reminded of the Rotary Master=
card, and its benefits to our organization. Your participation puts mo=
ney into Rotary. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Georgina Kerr-Jarrett, Chair for Fundraisin=
g, needs committee participation for a Centennial Program. As you know=
, Rotary is celebrating its Centennial Year this year. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Gerry Meeks is recovering from back surgery=
. He is in Pinecrest Recovery. Give him a call, or visit. =20=
Keep Fred Runkel in your prayers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Ernie Simon announced our recipient for the=
upcoming "<EM>Service Above Self Award." </EM>Our recipient this year=
is well deserving; she is Elizabeth "Libby" Wesley. She is often call=
ed "the mother of Delray." Over many decades, she has worked to inspir=
e pride, and celebrate diversity in Delray Beach and Palm Beach County. =
; She founded the <EM>Roots Festival </EM>in 1977. This lady has so ma=
ny accolades to her credit. I will touch on more of these later. =
Remember to keep this date on your calendar: <STRONG><EM>November 9, 2004;=20=
Old School Square; 11:30 a.m. </EM></STRONG>The award ceremony will be=
held on the front walkway of Old School Square; then we will proceed t=
o the Vintage Gym for lunch. A brick/placque will be placed on the wal=
kway, honoring Ms. Wesley, along with the past recipients of our prestigious=
<EM>Service Above Self Award.</EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><EM><FONT size=3D3></FONT></EM> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Leo Phillips introduced our guest speaker t=
oday, Mark Cornett, MSHSA; Senior Vice-President Chief Operating Officer, of=
Alzheimer's Community Care, Inc. Mark has been working with not-for-p=
rofit, community based health services and adult day care since 1987. =20=
In his present position, he is responsible for all service and administrativ=
e functions of the agency. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>Mr. Cornett holds a Masters degree in Healt=
h Services Administration. He has a positive "can do" attitude that we=20=
WILL make a difference, for the better, in developing or improving health sy=
stems that support people with Alzheimer's Disease, or similar conditions.</=
FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>The Alzheimer's Community Care encompasses=20=
Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. It is United Way funded.&nb=
sp; They have a 24 hour crisis line, for the patient, caregiver, law enforce=
ment, or anyone having questions, or needing help. </FONT><FONT size=
=3D3>At this time, they are holding educational training for law enforcement=
, fire personnel, 911 personnel, etc. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3> There are ten diseases related to dem=
entia. </FONT><FONT size=3D3>Some of the most prominent symptoms are short t=
erm memory loss; impaired judgment; genetic factors. He also stated th=
e disease begins 30 years prior to symptoms showing up. </FONT></=
DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>He told us much more, but I can't remember=20=
what it was! Actually, we all joke about this, but it can become very=20=
debilitating. Let's hope we can find medical help for this soon, so se=
niors can have longer, productive lives.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3><STRONG>NEXT WEEK</STRONG>: Tribute to Rel=20=
Moorcroft! Please send to me, via e-mail, your memories of Rel. =20=
We are compiling a notebook to give to Regie (his widow) at the end of the p=
rogram. Also, if you will be willing to give an oral tribute, please e=
-mail me, so I may call on you during the program. Since we are creati=
ng a scholarship in Rel's name, if you want to contribute to this next week,=
be prepared to do so. Thanks.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3>In two weeks, we will have as our guest spe=
aker, Bill Wheelock, of World Council, of Palm Beaches.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D3></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>
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