VOL. 70, NO. 45- June 10, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
Robot Assisted Emergency Stroke Care
Dr. Patrick Withrow and Western Baptist
are making dreams real in their own way by making new technology available
to area stroke victims, in conjunction with the University of Louisville's
"Stroke Robot." The telemedicine tool can save lives and brain
function by providing 24/7 stroke neurologists and experts to hospitals
far away from the U of L Medical Community via a robot. The doctors
in Louisville can immediately see and assess the patient via the robotic
screen, as well as CT scans and MRI's.
"Timing is of the essence and this tool allows us to treat more patients in a timely fashion," said Dr. Withrow, the Chief Medical Officer at Western Baptist.
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the nation. For every minute treatment is delayed, 12 million brain cells can die from a lack of oxygen.
Dr. Withrow emphasized keeping F.A.S.T. in mind if you suspect a family member or friend is experiencing a stroke.
F= FACE Try to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A= ARM Raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = SPEECH Repeat a simple phrase. Is speech slurred or odd?
T = TIME If you see any of these signs, 911 immediately.
To help reduce or reverse the effects of most strokes, clot-busting drugs must be given within three hours of the first symptoms.
Western Baptist also has a 24 hour Chest Pain and Stroke Hotline at 1-800-575-1911.
Making Dreams Real!
Serena Wurth, the winner of Rotary's Statewide Speech Contest
treated the Club to her award-winning speech on the subject of Making
Dreams Real. Serena, a 2009 graduate of Graves County High School,
gave an inspirational message about how Rotary and individuals can
make a dream come true in many ways that can also make a profound
impact to a single person. Serena has won more than $2,000 in the
Rotary Speech Contests and plans to attend the University of Louisville
in the fall. Congratulations Serena!
NEXT
WEEK
Jayme Brockman, local
Rotaract member AND Paducah's Rotary Club representative at 2009
Group Studies Exchange (GSE) to Norway.
COMMUNITY DONATION
Making dreams real was also the theme for today's Club donation to the Dream Factory, which was accepted by Meredith Oliver.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rotoract will install its new officers on June 26th 6 pm at Whalers Catch
The Rotary Office has officially moved from the Irvin Cobb to Suite 408 in the U.S. Bank building on Broadway, it is in need of a new desk; credenza and a bookcase so Rotarians who may have some used furniture to contribute are asked to contact Tracie.
The Rotary Board of Directors will meet June 17th at Whaler's Catch at 5:15 pm.
A reception will be held for fellow Rotarian Marie Liang on June 23rd from 5:00 until 6:30 pm at the Paducah Public Library to celebrate her retirement.
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Golf Scramble on June 18th at the Paducah Country Club. Slots are still open for the morning round so contact the Chamber for reservations.
Incoming President L.V. McGinty asked Rotarians to sign up for committee membership for the new Rotary year, which begins July 1st.
VISITING ROTARIANS
Kelly Stratemeyer - Metropolis IL
GUESTS
Tiffany Blazina, Julie Gordon Riley, Dennis Boyd- Dr.Pat Withrow; Michelle Pedersen-Debbie Wattier; Mary Foley - Ashley Wright; Matt Wallis - Joe Powell
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Desiree Owen
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Invocation
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Mark Whitlow
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Song Leader
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John Williams Jr.
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| Four Way Test | Brandon Barnhill |
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Family of Rotary
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Stephanie Fischer |
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Program
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BIRTHDAYS
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NAME
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DATE
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Jill Chambers
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June 16
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Joe Framptom
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June 14
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Rick Grana
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June 13
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Pat Kerr
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June 10
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Lynn King
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June 15 |
CLUB
ANNIVERSARIES
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YEARS
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Jullian Carroll
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36
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June 13
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Tim Heller
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9
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June 14
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Ric Ladt
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21
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June 15
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Desiree Owen
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12
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June 11
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Jim Sigler
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13
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June 12
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Victor Sredl
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6
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June 11
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Today's Editor - Desiree Owen
List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, Arts
Administration, Attorney ( Commonwealth, Social Security Administration,
Marine Law), Banking (Mortgage Lender, Trust Management), Bed &
Breakfast/Hospitality, Building Materials, Cable TV/Advertising,
Chemical Plant, Chemical Plant Management, Commercial Door Contracting,
Communications Systems Integration, Community Development/Administration,
Contractor/Commercial, Day Care Management, Director/Substance Abuse
Prevention, Education ( Pre-school, Administration), Employee Leasing
(Permanent, Temporary) Engineering/U-235 Plant, Equine Farming,
Facility Manager, Film Making, Financial Management/Jewelry Business,
Financial Planning, Hardware/Retail, Hospital, Human Resources,
Industrial Supplies/Wholesale, Information/Management, Information
Technology, Information Technology/Internet Director, Insurance
- Sales, Judge/Family Court, Judge/District, Law (Corporation, Litigation,
Domestic), Medical/Podiatry, Medical Center Management, Men's Clothing/Retail,
Ministry/Christian, Motion Pictures Theatres, Moving & Storage,
Municipal Human Relations, Nursing/Geriatric, Orthodontics & Facial
Orthopedics, Photography Equipment & Supplies, Public Service/Emergency
Services, Rape Crisis Manager, Refined Oil Products/Retail, Restaurant/Italian,
River Transportation/Port Authority, Sales - Temporary Employees,
Scout Executive, Space Education, Special Gifts/Retail, Total Wellness,
Waste Water Utility
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If you've missed a meeting, visit eClub for your make-up credit! eClub is a fully chartered Rotary Club from Rotary District 5450. In addition to providing an on-line meeting, visitors will participate in a process that reflects the efforts of the visitor to demonstrate an intent to spend time considering Rotary and the positive aspects of seeing other Rotarians in their "service above self" environment.
1) Go to
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org 6) We are District 6710 |
Area Rotary Meetings Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday |
