The regular meeting of the Pensacola Rotary Club was held on January 8, 2008. President Jerry Maygarden called the meeting to order. Martin Harwood give the prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests were greeted by Earl Hutto. Susan O Conner sold raffle tickets.
President Jerry announced that the Ethics Awards Luncheon would be held on May 5. The regular meeting on May 6 will be cancelled. Ed Ranelli is the chair and members are encouraged to get nominations to him. RYLA is coming up and Ed Wonders has applications for nominations for high school students. Call Ed for more information.
President Jerry announced that Sam Goldenberg was in the hospital and wished him a speedy recovery. Alan Bookman was Sunshine and wished the following Happy Birthday: Dick Sherrill, Hugh Hamilton, Julie Parker, Lee Broxton, and Joe Maloney. Members sang Happy Birthday with John Appleyard musical accompaniment.
Dr. Jimmy Jones introduced our speaker, Baptist Health Care CEO Al Stubblefield. Al spoke about the mission of Baptist Health Care “To provide superior service based on Christian values to improve the quality of life for people and communities served.” Baptist is the region’s only community-owned, not-for-profit health care system and has been serving the community since 1951. He explained that he has 11 active boards and 107 board members. Also, that Baptist is the largest non-governmental employer in the area with 5200 employees.
Al further explained the services and operation locations of the Baptist Health Care network including Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Jay Hospital, Atmore Community Hospital, Baptist Medical Parks on 9-mile Rd and in Navarre, Baptist Manor, and Lakeview Center. He spoke about the Andrews Institute and the success they are having with attracting high profile athletes. He explained how the new robotic surgery equipment at Baptist Hospital works for a variety of minimally invasive surgeries. Al also talked about the Baptist Leadership Institute which brings many of their more than 8,000 clients from all 50 states and around the world to Pensacola for training. In closing, he explained the crucial role of the Foundation and Baptist’s continued commitment of service excellence to the community.
President Jerry presented a cup to Al. This month other area hospital top management representatives will give presentations. He thanked all who participated in the day’s events.
See where Blaise Adams and his bank are about to go international, with ties to a Canadian giant.
Theo Baars has not been with us for some time, but it’s not from lack of interest. Theo’s had some health problems that make getting about difficult; if you think of it, drop him a card.
The Preservation Board has installed a handsome brass plaque honoring Earle Bowden, in the entry to the Bowden Building, behind the Wentworth Museum.
Don’t look now, but just perhaps Susan O’Conner and her establishments may be on the verge of going even bigger time in coffee service.
Skip Furlong had a lengthy western vacation over the holidays and escaped just before the eleven foot snowfall blanketed the area.
Those members who worked on the Veterans Park memorials were mighty upset when vandals damaged elements there. What kind of people are they who damage cemetery memorials?
Sally Fox: January 17 - born in Arlington, VA - 12 years
Mort O’Sullivan: January 19 - Pensacola, FL - 23 years
Chuck Michaels: January 21 - Columbia, PA - 6 years