President Bob Sweitzer opened the meeting by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Program Host, Jeff Frye followed with the invocation.
PROGRAM: Jeff then began his introduction of the speaker, Chuck Scoville by telling a few jokes related to the military. For instance, ‘’What is a soldier's least favorite date?" “March 4th”. (Say it out loud.)
He then told us at our speaker is a retired U.S. Army Coronel. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio University and then went on to earn a doctorate in physical therapy from Baylor University. He utilized his physical therapy knowledge in Ft. Knox, Berlin, West Point and Ft. Bragg. Ultimately he went to Walter Reed Hospital in the Department of Rehabilitation helping those who had lost limbs in military service.
Chuck explained that the Surgeon General asked him to develop a plan for those who came back with limbs lost. The first center built for this purpose was built at Walter Reed. From there centers were created in San Antonio, Texas and San Diego, California.
There have been some major treatment developments through these centers. Surgery time has been cut in half due to the ability to create 3-D images of the wounds and then build implants prior to the surgery. Physical therapy equipment has also improved. Through the Caren System, computerized programming works with the patient on stumble recovery, gait training shooting in a virtual environment, driver simulation and art therapy. Since many of the clients have a goal of returning to duty, “Operation Gear” emphasizes user comfort, stability and fit and computerized control that includes techniques like learning to walk backwards and functioning in water. There are also sports specific prosthetics for activities like golf, swimming and about any other sport imaginable. There are even new advances that are motorized, lightweight and have USB connections for I-Pads or phones. And, the further this technology is developed, the more it is available to mainstream America. Insurance may cover a portion of the adaptive care.
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MEETING
At the conclusion of the program, President Bob thanked the speaker and also thanked Todd Hearty and Dave Renninger for getting everyone checked in this morning. They also welcomed our visitors, Eleanor Sovacool and Jill Smith along with our speaker, Chuck Scoville.
CELEBRATIONS:
Rotary Anniversaries: Ray Evans is observing 21 years as a Rotarian and Tina Gary, 13 years.
Wedding Anniversaries: Scott and Diane Miller are celebrating 30 years of marriage and Brad and Kelly Ruth, 29 years.
Birthdays: It is Pilar Parsons' birthday this week so Tina Gary led us in singing well to her.
Drawing: Dick Hall's table had the winning number and Gail Stawiery drew the 4 of spades so the pot will continue to grow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction: Chairperson, Gail Moseley shared that the event raised over $15,000 which will be used toward the club projects. She thanked those who attended and helped and the club thanked her for her efforts in chairing the event.
Football Pool: Dick Hall read the winners for weeks five and six. The only club members who won were Steve Dunton, Roger Cline and Denise Green. But, we made a lot of friends and relatives happy by selling them books because 20 of them had the rest of the winning tickets.
The Rotary Foundation: Dave Renninger explained our campaign to support The Rotary Foundation. This is not our club's foundation, but is the Foundation of Rotary International that supports things like Polio Plus and having clean and available water for everyone. Envelopes containing what you need to contribute to get to the next level of giving and to receive a Paul Harris award are available for every member and they also contain a pledge form. A QR code is there so that you can contribute in that way if you want to do so. Look for further information in the weeks to come from Dave and Maria Ferrara.
Fifth Wednesday Activity: On October 29, we will not have a morning meeting, but Carrie Malotte explained to us that for our social activity in the evening, we will participate in Music Bingo for the benefit of our local library. The event will take place at The Center. See Carrie's e-mail from yesterday or sign up as you sign in. Cost is $40.
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing: Mary Dula has arranged for us to ring at Acme in Stow on November 22 and 29, and December 13 and 20 from 10:00 until 4:00 each day. Two people are needed for each two-hour shift. Sign up as you sign in. Interact students will join us in this project so make sure that if you want to volunteer to help, that you have taken the on-line training and test about adult behavior around students. Jeff Film can send you this test if you have not taken it already. Text him at jfilm706@gmail.com to ask for the link.
Board Meeting: The board met last Friday and the minutes of that meeting are attached to these minutes. At that meeting, Dave Henderson was approved by the board for membership, so please look at his attached application. If you have any comments, get them to Bob Sweitzer by October 29. The next Board Meeting will be Friday, November 14 at 7:15 at City Hall.
Weekly Phrase: Gail Moseley received this week's gift card for knowing the phrase in Bob's Monday bulletin. The phrase was “people of action.”
Bob led us in the Four-Way Test as the meeting was adjourned.
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 a.m. regular weekly meeting at The Center when Jessica Didion will speak with us about the Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation.
Monday, October 27, 2:00-4:00 cook for Ronald McDonald House.
Wednesday, October 29, no morning meeting but we will participate in the library's Music Bingo in the evening at The Center.
Wednesday, November 12, 4:30-6:30 Foodbank Volunteer time
Wednesday, December 10, Holiday Wrapping Party in the evening at City Hall