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Adrian
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
The Center
Corner of Wolf Creek Hwy and US223
Adrian, MI  49221
United States of America
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Hospice of Lenawee - Anne Sherman
Our own Anne Sherman who has been at the organization for over 13 years as a nurse and in different capacities was our featured speaker today. She has given many talks the most recent one titled: “Why We Think Death is Optional”. She said that Hospice was fortunate to have as its Medical Director, Dr. Voorhees who is actually Kevin Keller’s son-in-law, on staff who understands that people are mortal and that we’re not going to cure all diseases.

Anne said that Hospice has changed over the last 5 years in our county as they were the only one that did what they did. Today, however, others have come into the county professing to offer the same care yet Hospice, she said, was unique. Hospice started during the Crusades by Cicely Saunders, a nurse who became a physician in England and started the first Hospice – St. Christopher’s. Anne mentioned that the late Dr. Bruce Jones went there to see what they did and upon returning felt that it was something Lenawee County needed to have.

Hospice grew in the US in the 70’s and 80’s, she said. Hospices’ philosophy, Anne said, was “comfort” and has been aggressive with its “symptom management”. Most of the costs (i.e. medications, durable medical equipment and services) associated with Hospice care are covered by most all insurances. Two physicians have to agree that the patient is terminally ill and will not live beyond 6 months, Anne said, to be admitted. Both the patient and family must also give their consent.

Anne reminded the audience that in 2008 the Hospice board made a decision to begin a capital campaign to build a brand new in-patient facility in Lenawee County. Donors came together in spite of the economic conditions to raise $5M to make Dr. Jones’ dream a reality. Ann said that she was the first manager of the Hospice home when it opened. All rooms in the home are private and have large, long windows so that patients can enjoy the view on the outside, birds and wildlife.

Anne mentioned that Hospice staff can be dispatched to a patient’s home without residing at the facility. A nurse (case manager) is assigned to that person to make periodic visits to provide care as needed, she said. There are also staff on-call at the facility should the patient living at home have an emergency. Nurse’s aides are also available to assist home-bound patients as well as those in nursing homes. Chaplains and social workers are also available to make visits as necessary. They have many volunteers, Anne said, and encouraged all members to check out assisting this great cause. Currently there are about 130 volunteers, Anne said, who work at Hospice and put in 13,000 hours!
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Junior Rotarian Changeover – Ja’Kwan and Gage introduced their replacements; Madelyn and Madison.
 
Comstock Christmas Riverwalk Tree Sale - Please consider purchasing a tree for $50 this year which includes lights. Please make check payable to "City of Adrian". Your tree will be delivered and set up to Comstock Park (235 W. Maumee Street, Adrian) by December 1. All you have to do is show Adrian your holiday spirit by decorating your tree (make sure decorations are secured) by Friday, December 6th at 4pm. Decorations must be removed between January 1 and 5, 2020. Contact Mary Murray at mmargaretmurray@gmail.com or 517-605-0936.
 
Wreath Sales – Nathan updated members that was behind last year in overall sales - about 120 wreaths.
 
Southeast Michigan Resolution Services – Remember that mediator training will be conducted for those interested the end of this month. Mark Murray suggested last week that you Google it for more info. Can be very rewarding, he said.
 
Donations Welcomed – Kathye still had a container this week for members who wish to donate items that will be shipped to veterans overseas in time for Christmas.
 
BREAKFAST FOODS
 
POWDERED DRINKS
 
 
COOKIES
 
Breakfast bars
Gatorade
 
 
Store bought only
Protein bars
Propel power sticks
 
Oreo
 
Instant oatmeal
Crystal light go packets
Chocolate chip
 
 
Coffee or tea
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCKS
  
BEDDING
 
 
 
Crew/tube-white or black
Single size sheets and pillow cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATIONERY
TOILETRIES
 
 
 
Paper pads
Toothbrush
 
Chapstick
 
Envelopes
Toothpaste
 
Foot powder
Pens
 
Wipes-non alcohol
 
Feminine hygiene products
Decks of cards
Shaving cream-non aersol
Stick deodorant
Blank greeting cards
Disposable razors-name brand only please
 
 
 
Shampoo
 
 
Body soap
 
BATTERIES-AA, AAA, D,C
    
 
Calling All Interested Parties – DGE Noel Jackson seeks an Assistant Governor beginning July 1 of 2020. If you are interested, please let Yours Truly know.
 
Fluency Friends – Will be starting the week of October 21st.
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 19 – Euchre Night – CANCELLED due to lack of interest
 
October 19 – Lenawee County Solid Waste Commission – REMEMBER that on this date you can drop off your used electronic equipment 8am-12 noon at the old Elder Beerman parking lot. Includes CRT TVs, computers, etc. REMEMBER: If the equipment is able to be used, Goodwill will take them.
 
October 24 - World Polio Day Luncheon - Our club will be hosting and invites were sent to all other Rotary clubs in the county. We will have approximately 55 people in attendance! PDG Bob Gallagher will be the keynote speaker. DG-Elect, Noel Jackson, will also be attending. 11:30am – 1pm.
 
 
November 2 - Foundation & Membership Gala – Districts 6400 and 6380 are combining the evening of Saturday, November 2 at 6pm at the Fox Hills Country Club in Plymouth. Tickets are $60/person. Jennifer Jones will be the keynote speaker. Contact President Nelson if you are interested.
 
November 14-16 – R.Y.L.A – Thanks to Gerry Burg, our club has selected and paid registrations for 2 high schools students to attend this annual leadership event. We’ll need drivers to and from the event for the students attending. PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
 
 
November 20 (This is a Wednesday) – Lync Up (formerly the Art of Mingling event).
 
November 21 - NO MEETING since we'll be meeting at the Armory on Wednesday November 20 (see above)
 
Upcoming Programs:
October 24 – World Polio Day Luncheon
October 31 – Insurance Changes – Chip Moore
November 6 - TBA
November 13 - TBA
November 20 - Lync Up (Will meet at the Adrian Armory & Events Center)
November 21 - NO MEETING
November 27 - Joint Rotary - Kiwanis pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 28 - THANKSGIVING
 
Guests: Junior Rotarians Madison and Madeline
FINE SESSION  
 
 
Susan Tobey fined: Behnke, Pender.
 
Happy Bucks – Swartzlander, Keller, Benz and Mark M.
Volunteers
Prayer – Madison, Junior Rotarian.
 
Songs – Rod without Helen
 
50/50 Drawing – $17 went to Steve Benz. Then Theresa Soto's name was drawn but she was not in attendance for the chance to win the HUGE and growing $830 jackpot.
 

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New RI President - 2019-20

Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the new President of Rotary International for 2019-20. Maloney is a principal in the law firm of Blackburn, Maloney, and Schuppert LLC, with a focus on taxation, estate planning, and agricultural law. He represents large farming operations in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, and has chaired the American Bar Association’s Committee on Agriculture in the section of taxation. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar Association, and the Alabama Law Institute.

 
 
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