Volume XX
Number 14

Tuesday
July 13, 2004

Coming Programs Every Tuesday July 13 Kathleen Patterson Club Assembly July 20 Beth Novak Milliken St. Helena Viticultural Club July 30 Jake Scheideman International Service - "Service Above Self" Coming Events Oct 16 Foundation Dinner South Windsor, CA Nov 5-14 Festival of Brotherhood Guadalajara, Mexico Birthdays July 1 Rob Andreae July 1 Sean Wickersham July 3 Bob Trinchero July 4 John Vowell July 12 Don Black July 14 Jim Lider July 16 Lisa Marie Andersen July 21 Dave McLaren July 21 Kathleen Patterson July 21 Don Scully July 29 Rex Stults Wedding Anniversaries July 11 Tim Doran (Missy) July 15 John Harrington (Elle) July 17 Wendell Dinwiddie (Susan) July 17 Bob Lamborn (Janet) July 21 Ron Clark (Rhonda) July 25 Kathy Zelazny (Greg) Club Anniversaries July 1, 1990 David Brotemarkle July 8, 2003 John Harrington July 8, 2003 Bonnie Schoch July 29, 2003 Steven Rivas

KATHLEEN PATTERSON
NEW YEAR – NEW VISION - NEW AGENDA
By Jim Meehan
 

Incoming president Kathleen Patterson opened the meeting; and Diane Bylund read the day's invocation. Introduction of visitors and guests was followed by the induction of two new members by Alston Hayne. Both new members have recently relocated to the valley: Carol Sobczak is an attorney with Coombs & Dunlap, and Dr. Debbie Victoria-Seale is a practicing chiropractor. Welcome new members!

Kathleen Patterson announced that the topic and reasons of increasing dues was discussed at a recent board meeting. After a general discussion, a verbal vote was submitted to the club to make a $5.00 increased to monthly dues; and was passed unanimously.

KATHLEEN'S VISION AS PRESIDENT

KATHLEEN PATTERSON Club President 2004-2005

"It is a great privilege to serve as your President in this Centennial Year. I have learned so much about Rotary in my year as President-elect. Throughout the year I attended the Pre Pets (President elect Training) meeting, the PETS training weekend, the District Assembly, the International Convention in Osaka, Japan, and most recently our own District 5130 Conference. These meetings were filled with information and inspiration and I feel that I began the year as a member of the St. Helena Rotary Club and finished the year a Rotarian, a member of a worldwide group of individuals trying to make the world a better place. This is an awesome organization to which we belong. I've always been proud of our club and all that we do for the youth in our community and how we support Jake's Nicaraguan project and Phil's wheelchair project, Rotoplast and many, many others, but I had only a little knowledge of Rotary International, and of the good works of the Rotary Foundation.
 

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Kathleen Pastterson  . . . Continued

I'm an optimist; I thrive on hope and am a sucker for the efforts and results of human caring and kindness. However, these are just ideals and don't do much good unless put into action. I'm also an action oriented person and Rotary is the perfect vehicle in which to put these ideals to work. Arch Klumph, the idea man behind the Rotary Foundation, said it so succinctly, "Money alone does little good. Individual service is helpless without money. The two together can be a Godsend to civilization". Over this past year, I have met Rotarians from around the world and have learned about projects that have changed peoples' lives. Amazingly this has been going on for 100 years! I can't even imagine the number of lives that have been changed by the work of Rotarians throughout the world during this time.

My goal this year is the same as the goal of our Rotary International President Glenn Estess Jr. i.e., to celebrate 100 years of service and in doing so bring these stories of service and the accomplishments of other Rotarians around the world alive to you. At the end of the year I hope we will all have a better understanding just how great this organizations we belong to is and realize its potential for hope in our world in the next 100 years."
 

MEET THE NEW
ST. HELENA ROTARY STAFF
AND THE AGENDA FOR THIS NEW YEAR
 

Speakers:

• Diane Bylund
• Roger Adams
• Lisa Marie Andersen
• Jeff Epps
• Elaine John
• Jake Scheideman
   

MS. DIANE BYLUND Sergeant at Arms
Diane has provided the membership with a weekly meeting assignment sheet of duties. Each member is requested to participate in the weekly "Set Up" and "Break Down" before and after meetings. In addition, weekly assignments were made for giving the "Invocation" and being the "Fine Master".	DIANE BYLUND Sergeant at Arms
This schedule will be sent to all members by E-mail and will be posted on our Club website. Please make arrangements to change with another member if you are not able to fulfill your assignment and be sure to tell Dianne of any changes. In addition, each member is requested to bring two raffle gifts valued at $25 by the end of July.

MR. ROGER ADAMS Director of Youth Services
Roger, spoke about the club's involvement in Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena, Scholarships, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Interact, and Youth Leadership Camp. He asked members to contact him if they want to help or have ideas that could improve the programs.	ROGER ADAMS Director of Youth Services
MS. LISA MARIE ANDERSEN Director of Vocational Services / Winter Ball
Lisa Marie, briefly spoke about moving Junior Achievement beyond High School level in the community. She also outlined the needs for the BBQ fundraiser, and the Winter Ball.	LISA MARIE ANDERSEN Director of Vocational Service Winter Ball
MR. JEFF EPPS St. Helena Rotary Foundation
Established as a Nonprofit Public Benefit corporation for Charitable Purposes September 14, 1992, the St. Helena Rotary Club Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the local Club. Jeff told us that the monies from our annual Winter Ball flow through to this foundation and after a 15% retention, $318,000 was made and donated to the community in 2004. Jeff will have the new budget in the next few weeks and will forward it to the Nairator so we all members know where our funds go and to whom they benefit.	JEFF EPPS St. Helena Rotary Foundation

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Kathleen Pastterson  . . . Continued

MS. ELAINE JOHN The Rotary Foundation
Elaine explained that like our own local foundation the Rotary Foundation is also a not-for-profit corporation, providing worldwide humanitarian grants to needy people and worthy projects and funding educational awards for international exchanges of scholars, teachers, business and professional people. She also discussed how the foundation was supported by donations from each Rotary member worldwide. This year Kathleen has put forth a goal of each St. Helena member to contribute $200 (double the normal yearly amount), adding $100 in our centennially year is a good plan!	ELAINE JOHN The Rotary Foundation
MR. JAKE SCHEIDEMAN Director of International Service
Jake, spoke about worldwide community service, Rotaplast, Polio Plus and the projects in Nicaragua "Field of Dreams" and now "Homes for the Needy." Keep it up Jake you make us all look good!	JAKE SCHEIDEMAN Director of International Service
It should be noted that while there was no fine master today that Kelly Crane did draw the "black ball" and donated the $100 towards his Paul Harris Fellowship.

ROTARY CENTENNIAL www.rotary.org

CHICAGO CONVENTION www.rotary.org/centennial

 

Phil Toohey's Last Meeting as President
By David McLaren
 

June 22^nd -- Phil Toohey's last meeting as president, he recapped the District Conference on June 19, 2004 in Santa Rosa. Phil expressed much appreciation for the St. Helena club, and all the recognition it received:

• St. Helena Rotary received awards in 8 out of 11 categories and was honored specifically for dollars donated to the International Foundation (thanks to Elaine John for her dedicated supervision of the Paul Harris Foundation monies).
   
• Awards included:
  
  1^st Place - Club Service
  1^st Place - Club Membership
   
• Jake Scheideman received huge recognition for his housing project in Nicaragua.

Concerts in the park begin next week.
 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Tony Albright was recognized by President Phil and received a "Merit Award for Outstanding Service".

Frank Toller has been elected "Citizen of the Year".

TONY ALBRIGHT FRANK TOLLER

NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Bob Pearlman of the New Tech High School Foundation, was introduced by Will Wyman of Merrill Lynch, a member of the Tech High Board. Also in attendance from New Tech High were Susan Lane, Director and Sam Ellis, a recent graduate.
 

NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Grace Episcopal Church Hosts June 15th Rotary Meeting
By Kathy Zelazny
 

What a great way to escape the sweltering heat and bring the Club together again by meeting in the newly constructed building at Grace Episcopal Church. While the venue was a temporary relocation for the weekly meeting (due to the remodel of the kitchen at Native Sons' Hall) many members wondered if the Church's beautiful new digs could be the site for some future Club meetings. Everyone was extremely appreciative to Father Mac and the Church for providing the Club with such a luxurious (and cool) room at the last minute!
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PHIL TOOHEY Club President 2003-2004

Phil Toohey opened the meeting by extending the Club's thanks to Father Mac, Helen Christianson and Grace Episcopal Church for the use of the new building, which Father Mac noted was a gift from the community.

Mike Thomas made a very touching statement to the Club in which he described his daughter Carrie and her long battle with chronic pain syndrome. Carrie passed away on June 6, 2004 at the very young age of 30. Mike extended his thanks to the Club and the community for all of the support that he and his family has received during this very difficult time. There will be an informal gathering at the Thomas home, 2170 Palmer Drive in St. Helena, on Saturday, June 19th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. to remember Carrie. The Thomas family is requesting that no flowers be sent, please.

Only one more meeting until President Phil steps down: The debunking takes place on June 29th at Grace Episcopal Church (we will be dark that day). The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to get your two cents in on Phil's presidency as we send Phil off with style.

Don Scully reminded everyone that there will be a hike up the History Trail in Bothe Park on Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. The hike will end at the ancient cemetery by the California Department of Forestry.

Rex Stults announced that the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce will hold a "Coffee with the City" meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, June 18th. The topic will be issues facing local business owners owning commercial real estate.

President Phil presented commemorative plaques to Kathleen Patterson, Tony Albright and Elaine John in thanks for their outstanding service to the Club. Many thanks to these three individuals for their tireless commitment to the Club.

FINE MASTER -- PHIL TOOHEY

Bell Ringers:

• Bob gave $30 for recently visiting the Club's first exchange student, Tanya Gable, in Australia. Tanya is now 30, works for the Salvation Army, and is expecting a child.
• Loren Gardner gave $100 toward his Paul Harris for his wedding, which will take place next week in Fresno.
  
   

• Bert Johansson gave $25 to celebrate the engagement of his youngest daughter, who will be getting married some time next year. His oldest daughter will be getting married in November as well.
• Steve Carbone gave $25 for missing meetings due to travel.
• Phil Toohey fined Don Black $25 to allow Don to report on what he will be up to this summer.
• Several other members who were not present were fined, including Gary Delucchi because, as Phil explained, his wife Linda is "so beautiful and he's not here."

RAFFLE

Since the attendees learned that there was a nice bottle of Lamborn Vineyards wine up for grabs in the raffle, they all wanted to purchase more raffle tickets before pulling the lucky numbers. Norm Alumbaugh ended up walking away with the prize, while the Club raked in $72 from the weekly raffle.

BARBARA HUDSON
Employer Relations Specialist for St. Helena Hospital

Graduating from Sonoma State with a degree in economics, Barbara Hudson brought her expertise in financial matters to Napa County to provide consultation and education services to employers regarding workforce health risks, and the costs associated therewith. Barbara runs the "Work Well Program" for St. Helena Hospital, a program that has been in place since 2001. The program works with employers in Napa County to assist them with minimizing employee health care costs. On average, an employer can expect an increase of up to 15% or more in health care costs every year. Napa County has experienced an average annual increase of approximately 26%, and some Napa County employers have stated that the increase has actually been about 35%. Because of this increase and the limited choices that employers have in this area, St. Helena Hospital started focusing on prevention and developed the "Work Well Program."

The program has a three tiered approach: (i) onsite educational materials are provided to the employees regarding health care and preventative steps to limit health risks; (ii) the program builds an information-based health partnership with the employer and its employees by collecting health related data regarding each employee and building a work force profile; and (iii) the program defines the financial impact of work force health. The program compiles a group health profile showing the risks regarding serious health issues and provides employees with personalized health reports containing suggestions for improving their health. The program also deals with managing health risks over time by developing a plan of action, implementing wellness activities for employees, and monitoring improvements.

The program provides many benefits to employers, including a healthier workforce, increase in productivity, decrease in absenteeism, increase in employer satisfaction and a decrease in healthcare expenditures.

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