Thanks to everyone for their concern and well wishes about Kate. She was in and out of the hospital over the course of a week with an antibiotic resistant infection in her hand. They finally got it under control and Kate is recovering quickly and has been back to work for a couple of days.
In this weeks bulletin:
Find out how to stay focused with Stephen Ropfogel.
Learn about a Nursing school in Uganda supported by RI
A myth about fearful dogs.
Thanks to Keith Sorem for the meeting notes and Stephen Ropfogel for the article.
The AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS program of Rotary International
At least three Glendale Sunrise Rotarians have benefited from this program. Can you name them and what country did they visit for their studies?
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Program is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. In 1947, 18 "Rotary Fellows" from 11 countries were selected to serve as ambassadors of goodwill while studying in another country for one academic year. Since that time, approximately $242 million has been expended on some 25,000 scholarships for people from more than 125 countries, studying in 105 countries around the world.
The purpose of the Scholarships Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances before Rotary and non-Rotary groups.
Beginning with the 1994-95 program year, The Rotary Foundation offers two new types of scholarships in addition to the Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship offered since 1947. The Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship is awarded for two or three years of specific degree-oriented study abroad. The Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship provides three or six months of funding for intensive language study and cultural immersion in a language other than their native language.
Rotarians know that Rotary Foundation scholarships are very worthwhile investments in the future and one important step in seeking greater understanding and goodwill in the world.
The Rotary Foundation has traditionally paid most of its operating expenses with investment earnings. Because we rely on the financial markets, a down year can mean we are unable to cover our expenses through investment earnings alone. When this has happened in the past, the Foundation borrowed money from its World Fund, which was repaid when market conditions improved.
To ensure that our Foundation has sufficient and reliable resources in the future, the Trustees have approved a funding model, effective 1 July 2015. The changes are small but will have a big impact on the Foundation’s ability to support large-scale, sustainable projects for years to come.
The meeting was held at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. The CEO, Kevin Roberts, gave the inspiration. A nice breakfast was hosted by the hospital. And we had lady in a hazmat suit running around.
Anouncements
Nina Crowe - GlendaleArts special fundraiser, Gina Billy Elliott, the musical $2 per ticket to benefit GCC agSR fundraiser
World Rotary Day is February 23rd.
Dr. Jewel Price. announced that Dr. Richard Cortes and Mirna have a new baby
Past President, Past Program Chair, Past Rotarian of the Year, and Membership Chair, Rick Dinger reminded everyone to submit their invitation to the Rotary Pep Rally invite list Jan. 29
Dr. Jorge Vazquez -Our speaker Dr. William Patzert ,this coming Friday, January 23rd is one of the leading authorities on climate impacts. This should be a great talk to invite people to.
"I have known Dr. Patzert for 30 years. He really was one of the original leaders in NASA that led to a scientific revolution in how we study our planet from orbiting satellite platforms. While doing his Phd at the University of Hawaii he was the student of Dr. Klaus Wyrtki, the discoverer of El NIno
invited Dr. William Patzer on drought. He is known as the prophet of California climate.
Dueling Sgtt of Arms Patty Fallahee vs. Rick Dinger, one side of the room against the other.
Eric $25. Jory. $5 large and tall man walked into the ARC and she is looking for tall clothes for him.
Denise - in honor of Marilyn Gunnell, who is home recovering.
David Viar 40 th wedding anniversary
Irvin 41 years old
Jim Thomas $10 stuck with puppy for ten days
Patty's side of the room one.
Denise Miller GAMChas the fifth lowest mortality rate of hospitals in the US
Strategic and management plans and bi- annual drills
There were two great speakers on communicable diseases including discussion of the measle, ebola, and the flu. Para slides to transport patients down stairs, very cool. See video of talk on FB.
Measles outbreak occurred at Disneyland.
Vaccination rate has decreased due to celebrity comments regarding alleged autism side effect (not supported by scientific evidence).
More people died from the flue than ebola or measles....50 people died from the flu. Vaccinate, wash your hands, get the vaccine
Drawings
$34 Angelo Cirrincione
Raffle $987 Eric Hamilton (sorry, Eric.)
5 clubs read with children at Edison Elementary.
