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Rotary Club of Chatham
www.chathamrotary.com
Chatham Capitol Theatre, Rotary Lounge
238 King St W. Phone 519-354-8300
Wednesdays at 12:15 P.M. Fax 519-354-5535
ORIGINAL CHARTER # 1011 issued - November 1st, 1921
July 31, 2013
Keith Dawson This week's speaker was Bruce Ross who told us about his 40
year fight with depression and anxiety. He was introduced by
Rotarian Barry Fraser. Bruce was born in Nova Scotia and
moved to Chatham in 1987. He works at Mainstreet Credit
Union (formerly Unigasco) as Vice President Policy and
Planning. His depression was not diagnosed for 20 years and
Bruce struggled by himself to overcome his moods, poor
appetite and fatigue. One phase of depression is Dysthymia, a
mood disorder that has the same problems as depression but
less severe. Low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness are
symptons. Major Depression is more severe with weight gains
or losses, poor concentration, depressed mood and suicidal
thoughts. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is another area of
depression that predominately features anxiety and worry. In
the earlier, undiagnosed years, Bruce tried to combat the
problems by avoiding social situations and then increasing
his social functions when the former did not help. He moved,
concentrated on his education, read self-help books and took
up major physical challenges. He has run several marathons
while trying to find relief. He also tried self-analysis, turned
to religion, quit drinking alcohol and wrote a book about his
experiences. None of these helped to any great degree.
Finally, he went to Dr. Button and was diagnosed with
depression. He tried medication which did not help. He had a
complete physical, went to sleep-disorder clinics, had allergy
tests and tried a homeopathic doctor. All these efforts did not
find any reason for his mood disorder. Finally he consulted a
psychiatrist. After cognitive therapy and electro-convulsive
therapy, his psychiatrist recommended Deep Brain
Stimulation which is described as a pacemaker for the brain.
This procedure is also approved for Parkinson's Disease.
Bruce was patient #1 in a group of 40.
This treatment gave the first noticeable help to Bruce in his
struggle with depression. He says that on a scale of 1 to 10, he
thinks this moved him from a 4 to a 7. However he is still
struggling and accepts this is the way it will be. He
recommends to others that are suffering from depression that
they should also accept the situation and learn as much as
they can about it. Share it with the important people in your
life and consider medication. Remember that you are not
alone. Depression affects most people at some point in their
life. It could not be easy for Bruce to bring this message to
Rotarians and we thank him for doing so. On behalf of the
club, our thanks were expressed by Rotarian Fannie
Vavoulis.
Speakers Bruce Ross - Depression
Visiting Rotarians
No visiting Rotarians this week
Guests of Rotarians
Sheila Bateman (Sunrise Club)
Club Guests Julia Smith (Pianist), Rich Long (Rotary Summer Student),
Chris Taylor (TV Cogeco), Don Robinette (Chatham This Week)
Upcoming Speakers
Wednesday Aug 7/13 Rural Urban Luncheon – Wonnacott Farms – 6505 Queen’s Line,
Hwy 2, Chatham, Speaker is -Tomato Farming (luncheon is not at
the Capitol Theatre).
Wednesday Aug 14/13 Tyra Knapp - War of 1812
Wednesday Aug 21/13 District Governor Jim Gilmore - Official Visit
Wednesday Aug 28/13 Don Pearson - LTVCA
MONTH
GREETERS 50/50 TICKETS
July Brett Smith Paul Watson
Peter Cook
August Rick Bodnaruk Mary Ann Udvari
Haley Bushey
September Jennifer Hill Kate do Forno
Bill Grinn
October Al Morka Brad Langford
Keith Dawson
August Birthdays & Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS Bob Crawford Aug 5, Rob Watson Aug 6,
Karen Kirkwood-Whyte Aug 19,
Lynn McGeachy Schultz Aug 28, Mary Anne Udvari Aug 31
CLUB ANNIVERSARIES Donna Litwin-Makey & Lynn McGeachy Schultz 2 years,
Michael Bondy, Don “Sparky” Leonard, Colin Patey,
Henry Roffelsen, Brett Smith & Sarah Wagenaar 3 years,
Colin McGregor 16 years,
Tom McNaughton & Rob Watson 27 years
1st QUARTER BINGO SCHEDULE Jul 1- Sep31, 2013
DATE PREP TIME CALL TIME LEADER WORKERS FRI AUG 23 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Gerry Bellinger Moira Kerr 1 Volunteer
519-354-3520 519-352-3479 519- 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Gerry Bellinger Moira Kerr 1 Volunteer
519-354-3520 519-352-3479 519- FRI SEP 27 8:30 PM 9:30 PM Rick Bodnaruk Brad Langford Paul Watson
519-351-3126 519-352-5484 519-
354-6392 11:00PM 12:00 MID Rick Bodnaruk Brad
Langford Paul Watson 519-351-3126
519-352-5484 519-354-6392
2nd QUARTER BINGO SCHEDULE Oct 1 – Dec 31 2013
DATE PREP TIME CALL TIME LEADER WORKERS SAT OCT 26 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 1 Leader 2 Volunteers
519- 519- 519-
11:00 PM 12:00 AM 1 Leader 2 Volunteers
519- 519- 519- WED NOV 27 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 1 Leader 2 Volunteers
519- 519- 519- 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 1 Leader 2 Volunteers
519- 519- 519- TUE DEC 10 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 1 Leader 2 Volunteers
519- 519- 519-
Announcements
Rural Urban Luncheon The Rotary annual rural urban luncheon will be held this year on
August 7, 2013 at Wonnacott Farms. The 911 address is 6505 Queen’s Line
Highway 2, Chatham. The farm is about 4 km past Pioneer Hi Bred leaving
from Chatham towards Tilbury. Please invite your friends & family
particularly any rural friends and family you think might enjoy our luncheon.
A sign-up sheet will be going around every Wednesday or contact the office
to advise of your attendance & number of guests. (Go to end for location pic)
Thamesville Rotary Wagon
The Rotary Club of Chatham – Sunrise is looking for a place to store
year round the Rotary Wagon from the former Thamesville Rotary
Club. The trailer is 20’ long and 11’ high, if the wheel is laid down
standard door height of 8’ will accommodate it.
All Clubs in Chatham-Kent are welcome to use the wagon. It has
been refurbished by Ecole Secondaire de Pain Court and Home
Depot.
If you can give the Rotary
wagon a new home
please contact:
John Lawrence, President of
the Sunrise Rotary
www.rotarysunrise.com
Promoting Ability through Supported Employment
Employment is an important part of daily life for most people in their adult years, leading to
social, economic, and personal rewards. Unfortunately, first episode psychosis commonly occurs at a time in a person’s life when they are attempting to complete high school, college/university and
obtain/maintain employment. Untreated psychosis will have a major disruption in a person’s achievement of typical developmental milestones. Fortunately, with early intervention recovery is expected. An important aspect of the recovery process involves enabling people to engage in meaningful patterns of occupation, such as looking after the self, enjoying life,
and contributing to the social and economic fabric of a community (CAOT, 1997). In order to promote the recovery process, the TNT First Episode Psychosis Program offers a supported employment program.
The supported employment program offered through the TNT First Episode Psychosis program provides support to both the employer and the person who is recovering from psychosis.
Supports for the employee can include:
pre-employment preparations such as career exploration
understanding workplace responsibilities
punctuality
etiquette
resume writing
job search assistance
Supports for employers include
pre-screening candidate to ensure an appropriate match for the position
initial on-the-job training and orientation for the new employee
information about workplace modifications if needed
re-training when job changes occur
trouble shooting and on-going support as needed
information about government programs and wage subsidies
I look forward to connecting with you in the near future to learn more about your business and how the TNT Program can assist you in meeting your business goals. Please contact Nicole Lucier, Occupational Therapist 519-352-6401 ext. 6765 for further information.
Rotary Park Community Garden
The community garden being constructed in Rotary Park, Thames Street Chatham, is a collaborative effort between volunteers, Peers of TNT, Rotary Chatham, Breaking Barriers and the potential for entire community involvement. The premise of the garden is to foster goodwill between communities and to give each a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
It is linked with our supported employment program by creating a complex but attainable project that will teach skills through experience and consultation. These skills and community initiatives have already added the value of strong social partnerships. Since the initiative began a few months ago we have been able to make formal and informal connections with multiple agencies who are excited to see us and our community succeed.
We have already broken ground. Only a few inches but enough to determine that the plot has good soil and is free of serious obstructions. The garden will be shaped like that of a Rotary International symbol.
The beds will consist of donated, reclaimed brick. The bricks were made south of Highgate in 1888. We are using our heritage to build a garden; using the walls of the past, to build tomorrow, today.
Canadian Gothic with Richard Bodnaruk
To support this project we are proposing to sell bricks for people to paint and contribute to the walls of the garden – that way the garden is also a “community work of art.” The community art will be "confined" (depending on quantity and quality) to the six central triangles. The outside "Rotary International" semi circles will be professionally painted with "Rotary International." There will be a community art bricks speckled in this region but the concentration of art will be the centre.
We have a location, a plan and the flexibility to incorporate any value that you wish to add. If that value is brilliance, you may send me at email [email protected]. If it is your brawn that you would like to offer, you can send an email to the same place.
New Directory Cover
This cover was designed using the current international president's Ron
Burton's motto.
“Engage Rotary; Change Lives.”
This meshes well with Chatham Rotary's current self-image and the route to future
success.
Any suggestions to improve the cover can be sent to the Richard Long.
Entrance to Wonnacott Farms; there will be a Rotary Sign at the location on Wednesday.
Rotary Club of Chatham Officers and Directors President: Kelley Doyle Treasurer: Linda Campbell/Tom McNaughton
Vice President: Fannie Vavoulis General Fund Secretary: Keith Dawson
President Elect: Don “Sparky” Leonard Service Fund Secretary: Doug Sulman
Past President: Carolynn Barko Sergeant at Arms: Jack Pearson
Directors: Michael Bondy, Mike Pestowka, Brett Smith, Alysson Storey,
Club President R.I. President District 6380 Gov Secretary Editor
Kelley Doyle Ron Burton Jim Gilmore Keith Dawson Sandee Frederick
2013/2014 2013/2014 Livingston Sunrise 19 Braemar Blvd. Executive Secretary
Chatham Norman, Oklahoma Michigan Chatham, ON Rotary Club of
… USA USA N7M 6G2 Chatham
