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Top of the Week March 10, 2019
 
Top of the Week!
March 14, 2019
 
 
Recovery with Hope and Dignity
 

 
Volunteers Needed!!!
 
As many of you know our club’s annual partnership this year is with The Cross Roads House.  There are many ways to volunteer in our community but the more immediate need is to have members help during their dinners.  
 
There is help needed on Wednesday, March 6.  The time goes by quickly and there is lots of fellowship and music.  
 
Tiffany McKenna will be at the meetings getting Rotarians signed up. Thank you for those that have volunteered already.  For those who would like to sign up please let myself or Tiffany know, and if you need a makeup, it also counts!  
 
You all make a difference in our community and I thank you! 
 
 
PHA Volunteer Coordination
 
Mary Kelliher, Volunteer Coordinator at the Portsmouth Housing Authority forwarded the following:
 
“I'm reaching out regarding a recurring volunteer opportunity that has sprung at two of our resident building. We now hold a coffee hour at our Margeson building on Mondays at 10am and at Feaster on Thursdays at 10am. These are opportunities for residents to get out of their apartments and spend time in a communal space to have a treat together. We'd love to have volunteers sign up for a particular day or recurring days to bring donuts, pastries, and/or fruit (coffee is provided) if anyone would like to do so! This is an easy opportunity to also chat with our resident population, as well. Each building also has a piano, waiting for anyone with a passion for it to play during coffee hour as well!!
 
Let Mary know if anyone might be interested.
 
 
 
AmeriCorps Seeks Rotary Volunteers 
 
Mary Kelliher is the Volunteer Coordinator for AmeriCorps working out of Portsmouth Housing's Greenleaf Recreation Center with the Resident Services team which assists low-income residents, senior residents, and residents with disabilities in finding resources for different needs, such as budgeting, financial literacy, transportation, etc. Mary and AmeriCorps is seeking volunteers who would be willing to volunteer. One example of a volunteer opportunity is assisting an older female resident who lives alone in moving heavy furniture (strong people needed!) into and from a UHaul during her planned move from her Feaster apartment to Connor's Cottage. If there are any volunteers intersted in lending a hand please contact Mary at maryk@nh-pha.com
 
 
Sorry We Missed You
 
If you have a makeup for a missed meeting, please email it to the following link:
 
 
 
Check Your Profile
 
The Communications Committee is asking that everyone log onto ClubRunner and check your profile to make sure it is up to date.  Change is part of life and we hope to be able to reflect those changes in our website.  Happy surfing.
 
 
Rotary Connections is back!!!
 
Rotary Connections let’s our members know that their Rotary club is thinking of them.  Members facing a health issue, death in the family or a life celebration, we are here!  
 
If you know of any of our members who may need a Rotary Connections, please reach out to the Cathy Nickerson or President Ben.
 
 
Let us Know What is Happening!
 
If you have an event or news that you would like to share with your fellow Rotarians, please forward the information to Dennis Moulton for inclusion in the weekly eBulletin. My contact information is d-moulton@comcast.net.  And please send photos!
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Rotary Log for March 7, 2019
Rotary Log for March 7, 2019
 
Today offered additional evidence to that adage about March: “In like a lion…”.  Members hustled to the entrance on a brisk and breezy day.  They were met warmly by Greeter and new member Val Dyer who later cued up the Four-Way Test.   Following President Cleo’s call-to-order, Al Lantinen led off a nicely-sung “America the Beautiful.”  Our venerable unsung Log Editor, John Rice, offered another fine invocation.
 
Announcements
 
It was a smorgasbord of announcements this week:
 
The second annual Reverend Gordon Allen Humanitarian Award program is April 18.  Past-President James asked that nominations be made to him or other committee members within the next two weeks.
 
Our Club’s support of dinner preparation and service at Crossroads House under Tiffany’s capable direction is going very well.  The next shift is Saturday March 30 and requires three to five cooks and five to seven servers.  Then on April 3rd four cooks and three servers are needed.  Please contact Tiffany for details and to sign up for this very rewarding Community Service.
 
Steve Wood, our dedicated Treasurer of many years, had two offers of thanks.  First was to the weekly cashiers who are putting up with technical glitches to the credit card system.  And he thanked members for their patience with the same.  Steve also requested that individuals come forward who may have neglected to pay for lunch on February 14th due to the malfunction.  We were short $250 that day.
 
Rick Wallis was thanked by Interact maven Joanie Dickinson for collecting his soda pop tops.  She was also pleased to announce that eight students are registered for Rotary Youth Leadership.
 
New Member Socials provide a great opportunity to get to know members, new and old, in a casual and relaxed way.  Caitlyn Hassett announced there will be a New Member Social on Monday March 11 at the Atlantic Grill at 5:30 PM.
 
One can always count on Dave Holden for a quirky and humorous turn at the podium.  This time was to announce the upcoming May Poetry Hoot on.  Let Dave know if you want to recite one of your favorites, or as he said, “Run with the herd.” (Must be a literary reference)
 
President Cleo made two announcements of District-wide interest.  April 11 at Portsmouth High School, from 6-8PM, District 7780 is holding the next Recovery with Hope and Dignity Educational Forum. The meetings are conducted in response to the opioid crisis. The annual District Assembly is Saturday, April 6, 8am to 1pm, at York County Community College, Wells, Maine.
 
A Rotary Historical Moment
 
Attorneys have been the butt of many a wise crack and joke, often self-inflicted, at our Club.  Still, we have been happily festooned by the quick-wit and colorful oratory of many a barrister. Past-Presidents Dan Hoefle, John Lyons and Tony Delyani come to mind.  Now comes Jon Flagg. Today he offered a look-back to January 20, 1944 bringing to amusing and poignant life a by-gone era when our club had a luncheon speaker discussing Christian Civility. There were active Committees like Committee on Student Loans, Committee for Crippled Children (polio), and a “Committee on Boys Work.”  All of this before women could join!?  Impossible!
 
The raffle
 
Seventy-five big ones were claimed by a gleeful Eric Weinrieb who reacted like he had won the Mega Millions.  Alas, for him, no bonus, and up to $200 next week.
 
The program:  Doctor Tom King, AVATAR Total Joint Replacement
 
Flagg did double duty today stepping forward to introduce his friend and today’s speaker, Dr. Tom King.  He began by jesting that he had much in common with Dr. King.
 
 “Tom graduated from Harvard University,” Jon explained. “I would have graduated from Harvard, too- if I had been accepted.”
 
After introducing the topic-a method of total joint replacement that is apparently painless and quick-recovery, Jon asked us to look under our seats for a ticket.  One of us was going to be the lucky recipient of a free surgery this very day! (sic)
 
Doctor King got down to the serious business of presenting his proprietary program of total joint replacement. It was developed together with his partner Dr. Moby Parsons at the Knee Hip and Shoulder Center in Portsmouth.  AVATAR is an acronym for Alignment of Vital Assets to Accelerate Recovery. As a 30-year veteran in the field of orthopedic surgery Dr. King has developed an approach to joint replacement that incorporates a wholistic view of the patient.
 
According to the Digital Journal, this approach includes “patient education, preparation for surgery, pre-rehabilitation and surgical stress response management.” Additional aspects of the program include comprehensive pain management, advanced techniques in anesthesia, as well as immediate and constant mobilization. Selected physical therapy and careful monitoring of the patient after surgery are also part of the plan.
 
Doctor King all but guaranteed a rapt Rotary audience, “Less pain, faster recovery and better function for half the price”. 
 
It was a very effective sales pitch delivered in 20 minutes with the help of a well-done PowerPoint presentation. One almost expected Rotarians to form a queue.
 
The Q&A was equally elucidating, informed by a number of members’ personal experiences with joint replacement surgery.  Almost expected was a droll testimonial offered by Nancy Clayburgh regarding her knee and hip replacements by Doctor King. Mirroring the good Doctor’s promise of pain-free and rapid recovery, Nancy said she left the hospital 12 hours after arriving.  This delighted her husband Jim who was now able to catch the first of the Republican presidential primary debates.
 
The only downside in the recovery process, Nancy commented, was the nightly use of a continuous passive motion machine.  Seems Nancy is not able to sleep on her back. Sparked by that example of Rotary TMI, the meeting ended with peals of laughter carrying out the room, down the stairs and into the parking lot.
 
Respectfully submitted, Neal Ouellett
New Members Photos
To see photos of our new members click on the following link:
 
http://portsmouthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/new-member-photos-welcome
Speakers
Mar 14, 2019
Now that is dancin' !!
Mar 21, 2019
3S Art Space
Mar 28, 2019
Non- profit to help those raising children of drug addicted (or deceased) parents
Apr 04, 2019
Well it is April 1st - bring your best and compete - easy?
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Upcoming Events
Membership Committee Meeting
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Mar 21, 2019 11:00 AM
 
New Member Orientation
Aileen Dugan State Farm
Mar 28, 2019
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New Member Orientation
Aileen Dugan State Farm
Apr 02, 2019
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New Member Orientation
Aileen Dugan State Farm
Apr 25, 2019
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
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Aileen Dugan State Farm
May 06, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
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