Pledge: President Gary McCauley
Prayer: President Gary McCauley and:
THE FOUR WAY TEST of the things we think, say, or do
1) Is it the TRUTH?
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDHSIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned?
Song None
Flim/Flam None
Raffle: None
Visiting Rotarians: NONE
Guests: Vincent “Vin” G. Capece, CEO Middlesex Health, our speaker, Carl Fortuna First Selectman Old Saybrook, Judy Sullivan Ex. Dir. Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce.
HAPPY BUCKS
Pat S for speaker, Mr. Capece, Charlie N for speaker and the new Pat S, Joan M, just plain Happy, Charlie R for guest and new Pat S,10 years younger, Carl Fortuna, for speaker and low virus cases in OS, Judy Sullivan happy for the day and to be with us, John G. for our guests, Gary M for the day and for his grandson winning baseball trophy, Bill Mc for our guest and the day, Vin Capece happy to be with us and pleased to report the cases of virus down.
PROGRAM
We welcome Mr. “Vin” Capece CEO of Middlesex Health, Middletown, CT.
Middlesex Health has worked hard to counter the misinformation and misunderstandings, and to dispel the fear that abounds around Covid-19. Stay home, or go out, go to the hospital or not go, staying away from the hospital has in some cases caused issues. Elective needs postponed has been good for some and bad for others.
Many small and mid-sized hospitals have had serious financial difficulties. Middlesex Health is in good shape, well served by a very remarkable staff of competent employees.
Middlesex Health has 3,000 employees, with the main campus in Middletown, clinic’s in Westbrook & Marlboro, with urgent care facilities in Old Saybrook, Middletown, and Madison.
Hospital visits are in person 85% and telemet visits 15%. Emergency room visits are down 15%, and have been trending down for the past 15-20 years.
Issues during this crisis, ample supply of masks, gloves, gowns, and other safety related materials. Now have 1,000,000 masks on hand, many made by local volunteers. Much appreciated.
Mr. Capece explained that Middlesex Health is associated with “The Mayo Clinic”, Rochester, MN. This association provides the Middlesex Health with the vast resources of Mayo, both for doctors and nurses and very importantly for the patents. All now have the ability to ask for and receive a second opinion and tap into the many resources of Mayo.
President Update
1. Coastal Clean-up looking for volunteers in late Sept. for clean-up project will keep us advised.
2.) Meals on Wheels back in business. Marty has a sign-up sheet review sign-up and check with Brent.
Fund Raising
1.) Mac dinner plans on for Sunday October 18. 2020 Fireman’s Field. Moving forward John G having tickets printed $10.00 per dinner. Each Rotarian will receive 10 tickets to sell.
2.) Golf Tourney a work in progress with Charlie Renshaw, working with Devils Hopyard to secure a time and date.
Old Saybrook Community Long Term Recovery Committee
1.) Committee continues to meet, working on a public service announcement to promote their activities.
2.) Fund raising at $47,000.00 working toward $65,000.00
Community Outreach
Joan Michaud will report next week on Old Saybrook needs thru Susan Consoli
Future Meetings
Looking to have an outdoor meeting for Wednesday August 26, 2020 Noon @ Johnny Ads. Sign-up taken.
Avenues of Service
1.) Club Service
2.) Community Service
3.) Vocational Service
4.) New Generations
5.) International Service
A breakdown of all of the sub committees is on our web site. Look it over.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Do not worry about anything, instead pray about everything”
