Salem Rotary - The Spoke - Archive (Jan 19, 2010)

As we all know of the devastation in Haiti Rotary International has been proactive in raising money for relief efforts. Our District Governor reached out to all of the Presidents in our district asking for a donation. We are encouraged to purchase Shelter Boxes which will care for 6-10 people for at least 3 months. The cost per Shelter Box is $1,000.00 each. President John brought this to board of directors and they unanimously agreed to donate $2,000.00 to the Shelter box program.

If anyone wishes to donate on their own and ensure your donation will be used appropriately, please donate to your local church or to the US Government relief effort. www.clintonbushhaitifund.org.

We had our 3rd collection for the Change to Change Lives initiative. Children of the Phoenix raised a ton of change and donated it to our initiative. Thank you so much for your support. The Loyal Order of the Turkeys went around and collected.

If any member would like to stop receiving the Spoke by mail because you get it electronically, please e-mail Bob Dionne at rdionne@cataldoambulance.com or pull him aside at a meeting.

REMEMBER! The Salem Rotary Auction is quickly approaching. If anyone would like to donate an auction items please drop off a form and the item to John Walsh. This is one of our larger events we are encouraging all members to attend. Please RSVP with Denise Flynn at dlflynn@partners.orgor Dave Wescott.

The World Peace and Understanding Dinner will take place on February 9th at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers.

Brenda Smith is still updating her blog at http://brenda-undertheradar.blogspot.com/. Her and Hank are going great. She wanted to pass on a hello to everyone and she hopes to see you all soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALEM ROTARIANS

Ken Rothwell - January 28th

SPEAKER/PRESENTER OF THE WEEK

Carl Wathne introduced Lynn Nicholas, President and CEO, Massachusetts Hospital Association.

Lynn Nicholas, FACHE joined the Massachusetts Hospital Association as President and CEO in August 2007 bringing more than 30 years of hospital and association experience, from New Jersey to Louisiana to Washington, D.C. As MHA's CEO, Lynn is responsible for leading advocacy, education and other services for MHA's 90 hospital- and-health-system members. Before her appointment to MHA, Ms. Nicholas led the American Diabetes Association, the leading non-profit health organization dedicated to curing and treating diabetes. At the ADA she oversaw all functions of an organization with more than $200 million in annual revenues and 900 paid staff throughout the U.S. Previously, Lynn served as President and CEO of the 150-plus member Louisiana Hospital Association, following a stint as Executive Vice President and COO of the New Jersey Hospital Association. This built on nearly 20 years working in a large teaching community hospital in New Jersey.

With her experience and vision, collaborative nature, and understanding of hospitals from the inside out, Lynn provides leadership on policy, strategy and advocacy, and is recognized as an articulate spokesperson on behalf of hospitals and their mission to care for patients and the communities they serve. Named by Women's Business Boston as one of "Five Women to Watch" in 2008, Lynn serves on the Massachusetts Attorney General's Task Force on Community Benefits, the Governor's Special Commission on Healthcare Payment Reform and numerous other Boards, Advisory Committees and philanthropic leadership committees.

Ms. Nicholas earned a master's degree in management, with a concentration in health care administration, from Central Michigan University in 1983. A native of Tennessee, she holds a B.S. in medical technology from Tennessee Wesleyan College. Board certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives ("ACHE"); Lynn was named Young Healthcare Executive of the year in New Jersey where she later served as Regent and subsequently was elected to a three year term as Governor on ACHE's national board. In Massachusetts she recently received an ACHE Recognition Award. Lynn resides in Lexington with her husband Nick.

FUTURE SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS

January 26th - Salem Police Chief Paul Tucker

February 2nd - Ed Bell from Marblehead Rotary

February 9th - China - Bob Anthony & Rob Lutts

UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE

Please visit the calendar section of our web site

for additional important dates.

Salem Rotary Club Auction

Friday March 5, 2010 @ 6:00pm

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street

Salem, MA 01970

"QUOTE OF THE WEEK"

Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get.

STUMPER OF THE WEEK

Who was the first President of the Salem Rotary Club?

LAST WEEKS STUMPER

What do Greg Norman and Dave Wescott have in common other than their golf games?

ANSWER TO LAST WEEKS STUMPER

They are both nicknamed "THE SHARK" Greg Norman for his golf game and Dave Wescott for unbelievable poker face.

Please email all announcements to be added to the Spoke and/or feedback to salem_rotary@yahoo.com by Noon on Wednesday. Also, feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below.

Committee Chairman: Brenda Smith

Acting Newsletter Editor: Bob Dionne

Photographer: John Quinn & Juli Lederhaus

Graphics and Photo Editing: Rich Eisner

Committee Members: Denise Flynn, Jim Haskell and Sandy Heaphy

Salem Rotary Club

PO Box 608

Salem, MA 01970

(978) 744-9070