SPEAKER THIS WEEK: Myra McElhaney
Are you looking to have more purpose and passion in your life? Do you want to make a difference and leave a lasting impact?
Myra shares meaningful stories with an irreverent wit and gives insights as to how we can shift our perspective, overcome fear, and become more joyful. A born storyteller she shares lessons learned and encourages her audiences to enjoy life and do good!
Myra is a writer and speaker who encourages people to Enjoy Life and Do Good! For over twenty years, she’s traveled the country speaking for conferences and corporate clients including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Delta Technology and Porsche Cars North America. Myra is author of four books including a memoir, Building a Life You Love After Losing the Love of Your Life. She writes a monthly column for Born to Ride Motorcycle Magazine. You can learn more about Myra and her programs at MyraMcELhaney.com.
New Members!
This week we will induct three new members into the club:
- Kobela Bennah (Sponsor George Stewart)
- Jeannette Prince (Sponsor Bill Woulfin)
- Todd Galanti (Sponsor Jennie Springer)
HAITI VISIT
Rotary Club of Dunwoody and 6900 Support Quality Medical Care in Haiti
The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is the International Partner with the Les Cayes Club. The $209,000 GG 1756753 for the installation of a C-arm in Immaculate Conception Hospital in Les Cayes. Grant District 6900 and many clubs and districts in Florida, the southeastern United States contributed to this grant.
Jessie Legros and Louise Barden, International Director, of the Rotary Club of Dunwoody visited several Rotary projects in Les Cayes, Haiti in June. Rosa and Robert Leger, District Governor 2017-2018, hosted the visitors and arranged an informative visit with the key staff at Immaculate Conception Hospital where the C-arm imaging will be installed in September. Orthopedic surgeons will use the C-arm to intensity imaging during orthopedic and trauma surgery. Thanks to Rotary support this device will provide more successful outcomes for the many victims of accidents resulting from poor road and driving condition, overloaded motorcycles taxis and “tap tap” trucks.
RCD's OR table in Haiti
“We go to the EDGE Not for what we do for them, but what they do for us.” Delamy Bazilme
A Rotarian Reflects on her Visit to the Medical Clinic of Hope (Dispensiara de Lesperence), Terre Blanche, Haiti.
“Ooh, No I see a limp baby,” exclaimed one of the nurses. As a mother with a 7-month old baby, weighing about 7 pounds entered the clinic. The baby was severely malnourished and had difficulty breathing. The nurses immediately started an IV and an x-ray of the lungs was taken which revealed possible tuberculosis. The baby and its mother were monitored overnight and plans were made to test the family for TB. Quick and expert action saved the life of this child. This is just one example of the lifesaving work at the Clinic of Hope.
The Rotary Club of Dunwoody has made
a difference in the lives of some of poorest of the poor in Haiti by donating
an operating table to the Medical Clinic of Hope in Terre Blanche, Haiti. Louise Barden, the International Director of
the Rotary Club of Dunwoody and a retired CDC scientist, has served on
mission teams to the Medical Clinic of Hope in November of 2017 and most
recently in June, 2018. She assisted in
surgeries and other medical procedures, administered packaged pills, witnessed
a birth and the grateful faces of the patients.
She saw firsthand how the operating table donated by the Rotary Club of
Dunwoody is making a difference in surgical outcomes and the lives of children
and adults in this rural area.
The
Rotary Club of Dunwoody is making a difference in surgical outcomes and the
lives of many children and adults in this rural, isolated community. A Haitian ophthalmologist comes to the clinic
and performs eye surgeries. This
grandfather just had eye surgery and can see his grandchild for the first time.
When
reaching out to Haiti, one is struck by the extreme poverty and desperation of
the people, the contrast of beauty and beastly conditions. When patients come to the Clinic, they are
dressed in their best and wait patiently for hours, sometimes overnight for
medical care. The attention and care they
receive many of us do not receive in the US.
Each adult’s and child’s concerns and complaints are listened to
attentively, needed x-rays, sonogram, and laboratory tests are performed, medications
given and prescriptions filled. When
careful monitoring is needed patients reside in the clinic for care overnight.
Thirsty Thursday a Success!
Our monthly gathering was a success with approximately 11 people showing up, including two Rotaractors.. There was lots of conversation, and people got to know each in an adult beverage environment. Plan to join us on Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Dunwoody Tavern, starting at 5:30 pm.
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