Minutes from February 12, 2015

 

February 12, 2015

OPENING:

CHARITY BASKETS were passed by Randy Shatz.

Visiting Rotarians: Michelle Berard from Providence.

Guests:  Oliver Brady (beautiful daughter Yiling); Chad Bjorklund (1); Lane (2).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Board Meeting 2/16 at Corner Bakery in Garden City at 5:30 PM.

Million Dollar Meal next week at Harrington Hall at 33 Howard Avenue (State hospital grounds).  Compliments of House of Hope.

Janis Constantine – Gourmet Gala – Have 16 confirmed restaurants.  8 more potential.  Need corporate sponsors.  Lost $1,500 in corporate sponsorships from last year.  Tickets are on sale!  Four Rotarian tickets @ $25.  Other tickets $35. Take posters and fliers.  Put them up at work and around town.  Electronic copies also available.  Sell those tickets!  Don’t hand out ticket until you have money in hand.  Looking to sell 380 tickets.  “Like” Warwick Rotary on Facebook and share with your friends.

50/50 Raffle – Chad Bjorklund.  John Howell had the winning ticket, but did not pick the Queen of Hearts.

HAPPY BUCKS was hosted by Steve Tilley and collecting was Dan Scanlon, Jr.

Mike Holland – Mike tried to pick visitor Michelle up at the door.

Vanessa Zampini – 2 weddings for her kids this year.  Started new job on Monday – going great so far.

Ken Quaranto – Lots of snow and more on the way!

Bill Palmisciano – Rescued Michelle from Michael.

Dan Scanlon, Jr. – Former Rotarian and Calendar Raffle winner Jack Silverman donated his $100 winnings back to Rotary.  Woo hoo!

Christine Harkins – Welcome Miss Brady.  So happy to see you!

Oliver Brady – To welcome his little girl.

Tom Sweeney – To watch Dan walk across the room.

Larry Goldberg –Glad there is someone smaller than him (Miss Brady) at Rotary this week.

Chad Bjorklund - $150

Dennis Sleister – Happy & sad buck.  Missed last week’s snow, but will be here for this week’s meeting.

Janis Constantine – To watch Dan walk across the room.

Mark Revens – Mr. Meeger donated his $100 Calendar Raffle winnings back to Rotary.

SPEAKER:  Betsy Hansen, RN 30 years’ experience in community health

Aging parents – how it affects the work place.

Dealt with her own parents (Dad died at age of 100; Mom at age of 98).

Seems like everyone is dealing with this issue.

Caregivers do not want to talk about these issues at work due to several reasons – fear of reprisal, embarrassment.

Caregivers – 66% women, but more and more men are becoming actively involved in caregiving.  Generally age 35 – 60.

Per Alzheimer’s Association:

43.5 million Adult caregivers

Of those, 15 million are caring for person with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

66% of caregivers said it affects their work schedule.

80% of caregivers said they have also spoken to their boss at work.

Employers can offer flexible schedule, work from home.

Employers should plan for increasing number of caregivers dealing with this issue.

Other ideas: paid time off.

Provide supportive environment.  Employee will not face consequences if they have to take time off.

Train managers and supervisors in elder care.

Help employees plan for the future.

Ask employees to complete a survey so you can help accommodate them.

Discuss with HR –maybe outsiders can be brought in.

Betsy wrote: “The Essential Resource Manual for Peace of Mind”.

Available for sale on Amazon.