We are re-energizing!

We are re-energizing!

Newly installed President of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise Jeff Wilcox led the members of the Club in a wonderful vision of getting our energy level up!

He began with asking long time member Herb to tell us about the journey his life took to get him to where he is today. Wow, who knew? The Space Program, astronauts, science and a lady named Pancho what a path! It will be fun to learn more about each other as Jeff invites us to tell our stories over the next year or so.

Paul stepped in for John for horseplay this week and as you can see, immediately got our new President involved!

Jeff discussed various things we need to do to get us out of second gear and on down the road. We will be looking at the structure of our committees, our obligations, our by-laws and our projects. And, we are jumping in with both feet as Lynn is finalizing the plans for the trip to Costa Rica to support the library project we have help to fund. And, Lynn and Paul are getting in gear for the Ironman on May 7th. Aid Station #9 is in the planning stages!

We talked about resuming activities such as trail cleaning and other things we have enjoyed in the past with members and families.

It will be fun to pick up speed.....stay tuned for progress reports!

See you all next week at the Abbey Inn!

Marla

Just what IS a Physiatrist?

The Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise was “On The Road Again” this week, January 20th. (Yes, we are returning to the Abbey Inn next week.)

Marla invited us to meet at the Knight Education Center of Dixie Regional Medical Center where we learned from Dr. Rusty Moore the answer to the question “Just What Is a Physiatrist?” Dr. Moore, Medical Director of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit of Dixie Regional Medical Center, gave a presentation explaining his work and the work done at The Acute Rehab Unit. He explained that the work of that unit is to restore function to the patients who have come to the unit after a life changing event such as a stroke, a broken hip, or a spinal cord injury. He brought with him Lindsay Pugmire, Physical Therapist and Steven Wallenfels, Occupational Therapist. These gentleman spoke about the Interdisciplinary nature of the work of the unit in that the entire focus for physician, nursing and therapy is the Whole Person. Marla also invited Mitchell Cloward, Operations Officer of Dixie Regional and Ted Hugunin, Director of the Therapy Services at Dixie Regional who were able to answer other hospital and therapy related questions as well.
Please remember next week, Jan. 27th we are back at the Abbey Inn and will be having a Reorganization and Planning Meeting. Please plan to attend so we have the voice the whole group in planning our next activities.

See you then!
Marla

The Children's Justice Center is a VERY nice facility!

The Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise was On the Road on January 13th.

Trish Sheffield was good enough to invite us for breakfast and to tour the Children’s Justice Center . Trish told us about the special features that make the building so effective is working with the children served by the center and shared with us a video they use for abuse prevention education. If you were there you know what an impact it had, if you missed it you missed something important. I am sure that if you stop by the CJC, Trish or her staff will be glad to show it to you.

Thank you Trish, breakfast was great, fellowship was great and it was very educational to see your facility.

This meeting also brought us a new Club President. Jeff Wilcox has agreed to assume the position of Club President early due to Mark Heiner’s need to have help with this obligation during this time of high stress for him and his family.

Jeff and the group engaged in a most beneficial and energizing discussion regarding the future of the Club. On January 27th, our meeting – back at the Abbey Inn – will be a reorganization meeting. It is Jeff’s goal is to quickly get people in place to conduct the tasks we have ahead. Please plan to attend that meeting, it is vital to have input from everyone.

Next week will be On the Road Again. We will meet at the Dixie Regional Medical Center’s Knight Education Center where we will learn about Physiatry from Dr. Rusty Moore.

Marla Shelby-Drabner, Past President