Mark Gregson, Dr. Frank Dumont, and Wayne Park will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, March 3, at their regular noon meeting. They will provide an update on the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center programming will be based on scientifically-proven methods for changing behaviors, improving athletic performance, and losing weight. By being proactive with respect to health and by incorporating lifestyle and behavioral changes, individuals are living longer with less debility or disease. The three speakers will discuss how EPMC and the EPMC Foundation are working on bringing the Wellness Center to Estes Park.
Gregson, the Interim CEO of the Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC), brings 35 years healthcare senior management experience to EPMC. He formed an interim healthcare management company in 2005 and has served in 11 senior leadership positions. He has broad knowledge and experience in small, medium and large hospitals at locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Gregson received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Business Administration from Kalamazoo College in Michigan, and his MBA in Health and Hospital Administration from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Dumont, a physician on the active medical staff at EPMC since 2002, is the Immediate Past Chief of Staff. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He practices a full spectrum of internal medicine, with specific interests in wellness, preventative medicine, athletics, and high altitude medicine. Dumont has been the physician lead for EPMC with regard to their wellness projects for the past two years.
Park has lived in Estes Park for 17 years, retiring from the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., where he was responsible for the management of technical assistance programs in member countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This is his fourth year on the EPMC Foundation Board, currently serving as Vice President, Chairperson for the Board Development Committee, and Chairperson for the Wellness Center Steering Committee.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century. Rotary clubs, around the world, initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Park Village Theater, adjacent to the Other Side Restaurant. Visitors interested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Posted by Rita DuChateau
Feb. 25 Photo Highlights
Jack McDade, a member of the Rotary Club of Estes Park since 1984, introduced guests.
Jose Almeida came to hear the program; Claudine Perrault introduced the speaker.
Rick Taylor inducted new club member, Russell Gardenour, and thanked his sponsor, Jack Boatman.
The club made a great donation to the children's library, Busy, Busy Town, to thank our speaker John Nicholas.
Feb. 25 Meeting Notes
President Scott Thompson called the meeting to order at noon. Randy Skeie led the invocation, Dick Broman the song and Pledge, and Jack McDade introduced guests. Guests included Jose Almeida. Scott told a blonde joke.
Announcements
Larry Williams reminded everyone that it’s Duck Race time again and that Thursday, March 3, representatives from the 64 charities will meet to collect their sales packets. Volunteers are needed immediately following the Rotary meeting to help assemble packets.
Debbie Delaney said that 930 letters will be going out to merchants next week to solicit prizes for the Duck Race. She hopes to offer 600 prizes this year, up from last year’s 577. She needs volunteers to help with this effort.
Tara Moenning read a letter from Sadie Miller, recipient of the 2015 George Prochaska Scholarship from Rotary. Sadie thanked the club for the financial help and shared her academic progress. Tara invited all club members to support It’s Showtime, which raises funds for scholarships. It’s Showtime will be held on April 22 and 23.
Induction
Rick Taylor, membership chair, inducted Russell Garendour into the Rotary Club of Estes Park and thanked his sponsor, Jack Boatman. All members welcomed Russell with a round of applause.
Happy Money
Rob Ludlum is happy to be at Rotary after spending some time last week in the hospital.
Debbie Delaney is happy to be at Rotary after spending some time recently in the hospital.
Kathy Groesbeck shared her pride in her 3-year old grandson’s talent.
Program
Claudine Perrault introduced John Nicholas, president and CEO of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, who provided an overview of the group’s work in the following four areas: community-wide strategy, workforce housing, competitive Broadband, and entrepreneurship.
Adjournment
President Scott Thompson adjourned the meeting at 12:59 with the double recitation of the Four-Way Test.
Rotary Quote of the Week
"Today on Rotary's 111th anniversary, I wanted to thank you all for your friendship, hard work, and commitment to serve your local and global communities. We truly have come together this year to Be a Gift to the World."
-K.R. Ravindran, 2015-16 President, Rotary International on Feb. 23, 2016, the 111th anniversary of Rotary's founding.
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