Olympia Rotary Meeting 3-14-2016

Posted by Dirk Farrar 
on Mar 14, 2016
 
Rotary Club of Olympia
The Wheel
March 14, 2016
 
This week’s meeting featured Dr Brian Luliamo. He spoke about concussions in football and other sports .He is a board certified and experienced neurosurgeon. He currently serves as the Neurosurgery Medical Director at Providence. He said that 10-20% of high school football players get a concussion every year.
To see a slide show of the meeting's photos, click HERE.
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting called to order at 12:22 by President Jack
 
Invocation by Don Chalmers
 
Pledge by Lisa Poundstone
 
Song My Country Tis of Thee led and played by Dennis Williams
 
4 way test by Felix D'Allesandro
 
3 Visiting Rotarians- Graeme Sackrison, Marnee Obendorf and Cathy Mah
      We sang the visiting Rotarians song for them
 
Guests- Lynn Wofford brought Kyle Cronk and another guest from one of our members brought Tom Mclean
 
Happy Bucks by Robert Coit
 
  • Manuela was happy to be back from Canada.
  • Our other Student was also happy to be back.
  • Leslie Johnson was happy that some German authors were in town for a special tour, also the Lower Elwha restoration event was coming up and on 5-21-16 there was an event called the “Culinary Journey".
  • Jim Leonard was happy because his son was married over the weekend down in the Bay area
  • John Sabo reminded us of the upcoming Foundation Dinner
  • Lisa Poundstone was happy about winning the Best of South Sound for the 3rd year in a row in 2 categories. She was also happy about being in business for 7 years now
  • Lynn Heinold was happy about Van Dorm Realty winning Best of South sound.  She had a shout out for her Great Uncle who passed away last week and the care he received at Providence St. Peter.
  • Mo Considine was happy about the recognition our club has gotten with the Youth Exchange. She also had a funny story about "Strepend Throat" regarding our Czech exchange student
  • Bob Wubbena mentioned “Paul Newman’s Story: The Importance of Philanthropy in America Today”, an interesting event on 5-11-16 at the Performing Arts Center.  
 
Announcements
 
  • Judy Blinn checked on the Rotary Bling and was very impressed by the amount there was in the room. Denny Peterson wore his special rotary underwear.
  • Next week is the last week before the dinner to wear our Bling!
  • President Jack recognized Phyllis Mandel for her membership efforts.
  • President Jack talked about the upcoming Bowling Tournament and the lack of "enthusiasm".
  • Dan Lehuta shared a great story about "Daniece and Danephew".
  • Tom Iovanne talked about "Dine Around" and passed around signup sheets.
  • Terry Anderson auctioned off some really fresh eggs for the new season.  Kim Dinsmore bought them for $25.
  • Terry also auctioned off 4 tickets and a parking pass to an upcoming Mariners game for $150. Dennis Adams bought them.
 
 
Program was introduced by Phyllis Mandel.  Dr Brian Luliamo. He spoke about concussions in football and other sports .He is a board certified and experienced neurosurgeon. He currently serves as the Neurosurgery Medical Director at Providence. He said that 10-20% of high school football players get a concussion every year. He has 4 children with no head injuries yet but several orthopedic visits!!!  There were lots of questions
 
Mr. Snappy was won by Denny Peterson.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:30