Rotary Ramblings - November 25, 2008 - Just seeing whose awake

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We were entertained by our own Bruce Williams.  Invocation was given by Mike Campbell.  Jimmy Weatherspoon led us in “R.O.T.A.R.Y.”and “Vive le Rotary” and we sang Happy Birthday to Sally Dye. 
 
Harvey Brown introduced our numerous visiting Rotarians, RonChavis from Gaylord, Michigan;Fred Christy from W. Ottawa, plus we hadPolice Chief Tony Strianese, who introduced Captain Jeff Goldman.  He and Captain Goldman were in attendance forthe induction of Major Joseph Milenkovic who joined our ranks today.  Craig Hammett and Steve Butera made uponline.
 
The stock report came via Kurt Godfrey indicating the marketwas up 15 when he checked.
 
Mike Campbell gave the Sergeant at Arms report raising $100from various sources including “gobble gobble” Day.  Mike does a heck of a turkey almost painfulto hear.
 
Announcements/Opportunities for Service:
Raffle Tickets to raise money for scholarships.  Drawing will be 12/16.  We need to sell sell sell.  See Alan for additional tickets.
12/2 – 11:30am Meeting will be at Old School Square for Service Above SelfPresentation.  Everyone is expected toattend or be assessed the $15 – must prepay. See Bill Adams to take care of this today.
 
12/4 – 8-9 or 9-10am and 3-4 and 4-5pm – Achievement Centerfor Children and Families – Readingand helping the kids with homework. Signup sheet is circulating – or contact Bob Teninga.
 
12/5 – Delray Beach Playhouse – opening night for the newplay Ernie Simon is in.  We have a blockof tickets reserved at $22 each.  You’llpay at the door, but you must sign up in advance.  Signup sheet is in lobby.
 
12/11 – Christmas Party – Old School Square Pavilion – 6-10pm.  $50 includes one drink, dinner andentertainment.  There will be a cashbar.  
 
Christmas Wreaths Available – must sign up and payasap.  Bill Arnst needs the count by nextweek at the latest.  Cost is $25each.  
 
12/2, 12/5, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/11 and 12/19 – DictionaryProject.  All deliveries are scheduledfor 8:15am. It’s a lot of fun.  Sign-upsheet is circulating or please see Candace Etzler to signup.
 
Adopt-a-Family – We are once again collecting a minimum of$10 from each Rotarian to purchase Christmas presents for a family designatedby the Achievement Center for Children andFamilies.  The committee is comprised ofCraig Hammett, Lori Garland, (new member) Linda Parker and Steve Butera.  Please make your donation early so the elvescan shop.
 
Host Families for Exchange Students – needed for ½ year orentire year.  Please contact Steve Batesor Pat Archer if you are able to help with this worthwhile project.
 
2nd Posting of Proposed Slate of Officers for2009-2010:
OFFICERS
President-Bob Teninga
President-Elect-Tom Stanley
Vice President-Sue Miller
Secretary-Jimmy Weatherspoon
Treasurer-Fred Bonardi
Seargeant at Arms- Candace Etzler
Past President-Steve Bates
 
Board of Directors
Pat Archer
Bill Arnst
Anne Bright
David Armstrong
Mike Campbell*
Craig Hammett*
Alan Kornblau
Ernie Simon
A motion was made by Kurt Godfrey and seconded by CandaceEtzler.  The motion carried unanimously.
 
Major Joseph Milenkovic and Linda Parker were inducted intoour ranks today.
 
Sue Miller introduced our guest speaker, Renata Stier,Outreach Coordinator from Hospice By the Sea. She has been involved in outreach her entire life having moved from theMidwest where she was involved  inrelocating internationals into the Chicagoarea and church neighborhood groups.  Shehas been with Hospice by the Sea for a year and specializes in the Spanishcommunity since she is originally from Brazil.  HBTS has been in existence for 30 years andmany of the Rotarians in the room acknowledged having used or knowing someonewho has utilized their services.  Her jobis to educate the community of the benefits available from HBTS.  Hospice is not a hospital – it is aphilosophy of life.  Although an initialreferral requires a prognosis of 6 months or less, they have patients who havebeen with them for 2 years or have even gotten well enough to leave theprogram.  She invited any of us to visitthe facility located on Palmetto  Park Road where they share a campus with the Mae Volen Senior Center.  They also have a facility in Hollywood. The care center is really designed for those who are having trouble withtheir medications or who for whatever reason cannot remain in their homes.  84% remain receive care at home.  It is all about providing care and compassionso no one has to be alone.  They have acamp for children 5-15 called “Camp Good Grief”, which invites children from Palm Beach and Broward Counties who have lost aloved one to spend a weekend at the camp.  It is not a requirement that the loved have received care from Hospiceby the Sea care.  It is held 3 times peryear and also involves grief counseling (such as writing a letter of goodbyeand letting go by burning it) along with fun activities.  HBTS also offers pet therapy.  They have a wonderful volunteer base.  They would not be able to function withvolunteers.  They do everything from helpin the office to sitting with patients so caregivers have a break.  They are also partnering with a minister fromGhana to start a hospice in Ghana.  The minister was at the death bed of theCEO’s mother which fostered the partnership. They also provide the 5 Wishes Living Will document which allows (underFlorida Law) anyone over the age of 18 to designate – the kind of treatment thewant, the comfort level, what they want loved ones to know, whether they wanttheir life prolonged, etc.  The primarysource of income is from Medicare, but insurance is not a pre-requisite forhospice care – which is why they depend a great deal on donations from thecommunity.  This allows to them toprovide the services to the uninsured. Although certain hospitals do have hospice units, the ones in Palm Beach County are from Hospice of PalmBeach.  Most patients would prefer to beat home which is why Hospice by the Sea provides its care at home or inalternate living facilities – assisted care, nursing, etc.  
 
The green hat is up to $1,497 – there were 9 cards remainingand Pat Robinson did not pull the winning card.
 
Note:  Please notesnowbird dues are $25 per season – see Sally Dye.  
 
 
 
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