The meeting on Wednesday, December 18 will be in the evening at the Gray Library on the Lamar University campus instead of Noon at the MCM Elegante' Hotel.
Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship and music. Dinner will follow.
As we celebrate the holiday season together, we will enjoy great food, music, and some very special and fun entertainment. Watch for pictures of the long awaited party!
The annual election for Board of Directors and the Foundation Board of Trustees took place at the meeting on December 11, 2013. Those elected will begin the designated terms of service on July 1, 2014.
Rotarians were quick to say "yes" to the call to service for the Salvation Army Red Kettle drive. It got a little chillly as the cold front moved into the area but that did not stop Rotarians from helping out this massive effort for those in need.
Thank you to all who helped: David Locke, Michael Perez, Marie Broussard, Chris Lamson, Larry Beaulieu, Linda Williams, Ted Moor, Tommy Hebert, Rob Glassey, Sylvester Hill, Travis Brewer, Twila Baker, Fred Kristiansen, Mary Ellen Robertson, John Weitzel, Glenn McWherter, Chad Blanchard and son Beau, John Worthington, Jason Winfrey, Carolyn McGuire, Cindy Cherry, Mary Poole, Laura Miller, Pat Anderson, Larry Cooper, and Harland Merriam.
Not only did the Dean don a holiday hat for the presentation, but Lynn Castle also entertained the crowd with a celebratory poem for the occasion! Receiving a Bachelor of Rotary Science degree and a Blue Badge were Kate Carroll and Scott Droddy.
Nelson Mandela is remembered as an ally for peace, polio eradication
In 1996, routine polio immunizations in Nigeria and other African countries were anything but routine. Competing health priorities and lack of funding hampered many governments from putting polio eradication high on their agenda. The drive for a polio-free Africa needed a playmaker.
Nelson Mandela helped launch the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign with 1996-97 Rotary President Luis Giay and Rotary Foundation Chair Rajendra Saboo. Almost immediately, Africa's polio eradication effort was back on track. Using soccer matches and celebrity endorsements, the campaign raised public awareness of polio and helped spur more than 30 African countries to hold their first National Immunization Days.
Rotary Speaker for December 11th 2013 was Dr. David E. Parkus, Director of Trauma Surgery for Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Parkus was introduced by Ivy Pate.
Dr. Parkus stated that he last spoke to Rotary 16 years ago, and since he has not been invited back until now, he guessed his talk must have not been that good!
Dr. Parkus described for Rotarians a clearer picture of just what a trauma center was. He stated that 90% of injuries and medical conditions are not classified as trauma, and can be treated at 90% of our hospitals.
Dr. Parkus stated that 150,000 people die from trauma every year, that it is the number one cause of death (up to age 44), and that it is the most expensive form of treatment.
Trauma Centers have 4 components:
1) Pre-Hospital
2) Definitive Care
3) Rehabilitation
4) Injury Prevention and Care
Trauma Centers are hospitals that provide critical care and have met rigorous standards. They provide the highest
quality of care.
Dr. Parkus shared some trauma-related experiences, as well as his recent appearance and participation on the TNT show "Hero." Dr. Parkus made it to the final round.
He informed Rotarians that “the Rock is a really big guy - 6’4” and 260 lbs.”
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