22 were present today with visiting Rotarian Bob Dayton and 2 program presenters, Keith Meyer and Alana Listoe of the Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena. Jake was presiding today as the Happy Bucket raked in $ 166, the Raffle $ 29 with Keith winning again, donating his share to Mission Valley Aquatics, and Justice $ 53 with Doug asking 3 questions about the history of the fisheries in Flathead Lake.
Keith and Alana has a power-point presentation on the new hospital building in Helena. With a projected cost at $ 66 million with bonds financing $ 52 million, the new building will be 131,000 square feet which includes 82 new patient single beds, an indoor pool, gym, workout areas and spaces for music, art, dancing, outdoor activities. Expected completion date is December 2022.
Shodair is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year of serving the needs of Montana families with outpatient facilities in Butte, Missoula and Helena. Shodair is also currently in discussions to expand services to Lake County.