November 16, 2009 Club Bulletin # 307

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of November 16, 2009

Today's Program: Climate Change Opportunities for Iowa

In Case You Missed It

Monday's presentation was given by John Buchanan on the Ponseti International Association.  Every year 150,000 to 200,000 children are born with Club Foot around the world.  Dr. Ponseti developed the first non surgical treatment for Club Foot disorder.  This life changing procedure treats patients by placing their feet in a series of casts.  Prior to this technique the only way to treat Club Foot disorder was by a series of painful operations.  Dr. Ponseti has trained doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals to perform this technique throughout the world.  Treating Club Foot with Ponseti's technique is very inexpensive and is 97% effective.  The treatment or series of casts lasts about three weeks.  To learn more about the Ponseti International Association or to donate please visit www.ponseti.info

  November 9th Guests

  • Paul Kalainoff, Rotarian guest from North Scott Club, attending with Norm & Marilyn Smith.
  • Bob Fermier, Rotarian guest from Grape Vine Texas Club
  • MHS Guests: Brandon Darris, Jessie Curry, Ben Dieriekx and MHS Counselor Jacob Adams

November 9th Club Announcements

  • November 23rd Meeting will be at the Salvation Army.
  • Please welcome new member Richard Durschlag!  Richard is the Executive Director of the Muscatine History and Industry Center.  Richard is sponsored Jay McKee.
  • Charley Lewis: There will be a brief meeting after next weeks meeting for Paul Harris Foundation.  If you are on the committee please stick around after for a 10 minute meeting. 

Happy News

  • Jane Daufeldt is happy that the Pearl City Ruby team won the Midwest playoffs and will be going to nationals!
  • Scott Natvig is happy to be serving Muscatine by being on the City Council.
  • Richard Durschlag is glad to be a part of Rotary.
  • Mary Wildermuth invited everyone to the Muscatine Community School District Progress Breakfast on Tuesday the 10th at 7:30 a.m.

Coming Up.

November 23:  Water for Christmas presented by Scott Harrison

November 30: FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) presented by Gregs Thomopulos