Spotlight 04-17-12, Vol. 74, No. 16

Brighton Rotary Spotlight

Jane McManus, President

April 17, 2012, Vol. 74, No. 16

Guests:           Dave Pothier, wk1; Michelle Porter, Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists of Brighton; Renee Wyatt, American Red Cross

Announcements:

Happy Wedding Anniversaries to Jeff Billig, Ron Hagan, and Cory Leppek!

At the Gleaners Food Bank earlier this month, Susan Petril (sp?) a Rotary Raiders ramp recipient approached President Jane when she noticed Jane’s Rotary pin and thanked the Raiders profusely for constructing the ramp at her home.  The Raiders’ramps—gifts that keep on giving!

The Rotary Runners are gearing up for a run tonight at 5:30pm from Mike Bourjke’s office near Lynn’s Café to Huron Meadows.  Talk to Mike for more information.

Piet Lindhout announced a Raiders Ramp Project on Saturday 4/28, from 8am to 4pm for the Labor of Love Day of Caring.  The site is Hamburg Hills mobile home park near Whitmore Lake.  Volunteer sheets were circulated—see Piet for instructions.

Scholarship Season has arrived!  Cathy Riesterer announced that the Rotary Scholarship committee will meet next Tuesday, April 24^th, after the formal meeting to select interview candidates from Brighton High School for the educational and personal achievement scholarships.  The applications are due from the students on 4/20, copies will be emailed to committee members that evening, and interviews will occur on either May 2^nd or 3^rd in the afternoon.  All Rotarians are invited to join the committee and help provide up to $6,000 of scholarship support to promising, young BHS graduates.

President Jane announced that a golf package for four rounds of golf, plus cart and $50 lunch voucher for Lakelands Country Club (value of $290) valid until 05/31/2013 is available for bids, all proceeds going to our Club.  The package was donated and won during Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding silent auction, but has been donated back to the Club to raise additional funds.  Bids will be accepted until April 24^th.   Current top bid is $180.Contact President Jane to participate.

Peggi Tuggle circulated her donation sheet for walking in the March of Dimes Walk on Sunday, April 29^th.  Bill Anderson still seeks volunteers to staff Checkpoint #4 at the West Boat Launch at which ice cream sandwiches will be distributed, courtesy of Tina Eichen and the Brighton Dairy Queen.  Three vehicles will be raffled to raise money for the March of Dimes:  a 2012 Buick LaCrosse, a 2012 Titanium Ford Focus Escort and a 2013 American Chopper purple bike.  Raffle tickets will be $10 for one or $20 for three.  See Bill Anderson  for more info.

Nancy B. Johnson and President Jane  are proud graduates of the Rotary Leadership Institute!!!  Special mention was made of the international and fellowship opportunities available to Rotarians throughout the globe.  Ask Nancy and/or Jane for more information!

There is still time and room to attend the District Conference in Holland on April 20-22.  One highlight will include youth exchange students describing their projects. 

Upcoming Events:

04/20-22/12                       District Conference in Holland, MI

04/24/12    1:30pm            Scholarship Committee meeting

04/28/12    9am-5pm         Labor of Love Project

04/29/12                            March of Dimes Walk at Kensington Metropark

05/5-9/12                           Rotary International Conference in Thailand

6/26/12                              President’s Night

Program:

Program Host Beth Walker introduced Michelle Porter, DPT, from the Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists (MRS) of Brighton.  Dr. Porter is a co-owner of MRS Brighton, which provides services for orthopedic, neurological, and sports-related injuries, along with massage therapy.  After graduating from The University of Michigan with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Dr. Porter has worked in outpatient orthopedics and as director of a home and community-based facility that treated auto accident patients, especially spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries.  In addition, she has served as an adjunct faculty member of the University of Michigan biology and physical therapy departments since 2003.  The discussion began with a quiz on ten common myths about back pain.  A key point to note is that back pain does not mean bed rest.  If you experience pain, remember RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation) and eliminate the aggravating activity.  If you experience back pain, take control and do not just “settle” to living with pain—educate, act, and prevent.  Severe back pain does not mean disability:  pain and disability are subjective measures unique to each individual.  If you avoid all activity for long periods of time, deconditioning WILL result, which can result in increased pain!  Physical therapy provides specific exercises, body mechanics training, and manual therapies to help you heal.  Because you experience back pain does not necessarily mean surgery—only about ten percent of those with back pain eventually need surgery.  Being overweight can contribute to back pain.  Prevention relies on compliance with exercises and life style changes. Additional information can be found at www.mrspt.com

Progressive 50/50 Drawing  $395 pot in week 5, 37 cards remain.   Jeff Billig drew the seven of diamonds, Anne Belser drew the ten of diamonds, and Jane McManus drew the queen of spades.