President-Elect Adam Manning welcomed everyone to the Centerville Rotary Club and lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Hayes provided the prayer and the group sang, “God Bless America”

 

The Rotary theme this month is Community, Economic and Development.

 

Quote for the day: " I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."  - NELSON MANDELA

 

President-elect Manning thanked our greeter today, Ray Merz.

 

Guests today included our speakers from Kettering Health Network Taira Suchland & Denise Berthold, and repeat guest (and future member), Amy Hary.

 

 

PDG Harvey Smith then made a special presentation. Rick Hood, Rotarian from California called his family up and then presented Paul Harris Fellows to his grandsons Ryan and Cole, who attend Magsig Middle School. PDG Smith explained that their grandfather made a substantial contribution to the Rotary Foundation in each of their names and this is a special honor that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Congratulations Ryan and Cole!

 

PDG Harvey Smith, with Rotarian Rick Hood with Rick’s grandsons, Ryan and Cole, and their parents Stacey & Chris Hood.

 

Today’s announcements:

Centerville Noon Optimist vs. Centerville Rotary Diaper Drive Competition

"A friendly-competition to stock Dayton Diaper Depot"

 

WHY DIAPERS?

· One in three families struggle to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy.

· 57% of parents missed work or school for lack of diapers required by child care centers.

· Diapers are not covered by food stamps or Medicaid.

· Without diapers, often a child is left in a soiled diaper, leading to rash or infections.

 

WHEN?   October 8 to October 22

 

WHAT IS NEEDED? Any size of new, disposable baby or toddler diapers

 

HOW? Drop off a package of diapers at any collection barrel at the listed sites.  Or, give to your favorite Optimist or Rotarian.

 

Beckel’s Humidor

33 W. Franklin Street

Allstate Insurance

689 Miamisburg-Centerville Road

Home Care Assistance

6109 Far Hills Avenue

C-W Park District Administration Bldg.

221 N. Main St (Activity Center Park)

 

 

Pancake sign stickers are available to adhere to your sign. After this year, we hope to go back to the 4th Saturday in October and you’ll be able to peel this year’s sticker off.  Reminder to be sure to place 6’ from the road so the City/Township don’t pick them up for being in the right-of-way!

 

Frank Perez announced we will be placing stickers in dictionary/thesaurus today and Rotarians are needed to sign up for distributing the books to schools. We need 2 Rotarians per school, one who serves as the leader who will contact school to coordinate a time to distribute. The goal is to distribute by the end of October.

 

Crissy Allums announced this year’s Operation Warm  drive raised $9,395 to purchase 427 coats. Last year we were able to donate 637 coats but the cost per coat has increased and last year we had some unusual donations. Crissy said we will still take donations to cover short fall if anyone is interested in giving.

 

Crissy also shared about these volunteer opportunities:

 

 

 

PDG Harvey Smith reminded everyone to pick up your pancake tickets or turn in money to him.

 

 

Pat Beckel was our Sergeant-at-Arms this week.

 

Pat congratulated Ryan and Cole for becoming PHF and noted it will be more meaningful as they get older. He advised them to cherish and display their pins proudly.

 

Happy Bucks were given for:

 

 

Denise shared information about a ew program provided by the Kettering Health Network. She and Taira are traveling to various groups to educate about and promote the program. Denise was in Rotary Interact while in high school and hopes to find time to join Rotary again in the future. 

 

 

Most important part of Healthcare team is YOU. You have the ultimate choice when it comes to the health of your body.

 

Evolution of healthcare - in 1930’s doctors made house calls and one doctor did it all. By 1961 half of the doctors were general practitioners, but now only 1/3 are which has led to

fragmented healthcare. That causes more challenges as all doctors may not share information, and your care can get confusing.

 

Denise encouraged all to take charge of your health -

 

Taira said the Healthcare Navigator Program is helping people take charge of their health. They can help appoint someone to accompany you to your appointments. Independent health advocate are available for a cost, but the

Healthcare Navigator Program is FREE from Kettering Health Network. All work is done over the phone or email.

 

 

Example - need a new healthcare provider, on hold forever and then find out they are not taking new patients. The Navigator program allows you to tell them what you want, they will then spend the time to ask questions and research to find one that will work for you. Find out wait times, accepting new patients, and if they take your insurance, etc.

KHN backing helps get them through the door.

 

 

They will refer to KHN first, but if needs can’t be filled with Kettering, will still assist you to find what you need.

They can help find specialties, mental health services (may need referral).

 

3 people total in the office. Not big call center. They are there for personalized care.

 

 

 

Greeters next week are Kelly McDonald and Jennifer Gibbs. And our speaker is Frank Meier with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

 

President-Elect Manning lead the group in reciting the 4 Way Test and wished everyone a good week.