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January 27th, 2016
Volume LXVI, Issue 17
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TIM LANCASTER: CEO HENDRICK HEALTH SYSTEM
Abilene Country Club, Noon, Wednesday, January 27th
Mr. Lancaster serves as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Hendrick Health System in Abilene, Texas. The
healthcare system includes a 500 bed medical center and
employs approximately 3,000 people.
He was the CEO of Brownwood Regional Medical
Center for five years prior to returning to Hendrick. Prior
to moving to Brownwood, he was Senior Vice President at
Hendrick.
He is past Chair of the Board of the Texas Hospital
Association, past Chair of the Texas Association of Voluntary
Hospitals, and Chair of the Texas Purchasing Coalition.
Mr. Lancaster is active in community service and is past
Chair of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. He also serves
on the Board of Abilene Industrial Foundation and First
Financial Bankshares.
He was appointed by Governor Perry in 2013 to serve on
the Texas Tech University Board of Regents.
Mr. Lancaster and his wife, Regina, have two married
sons and four grandsons.
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Harriett Haag was a guest
of Roy Dent.
Judith Phaneuf was a
guest of Mark Hoover.
Mark Conrad led the
opening prayer.
Mark Hoover gave an
update on the Eliminate
Project.
Judge Paul Rotenberry
presented the program.
KIWANIS CLUB OF ABILENE
Weekly Meeting
January 20th, 2016
Abilene Country Club
Led Meeting..................................... Christine Curtis-Carr
Prayer................................................................. Mark Conrad
Music................................................................. Bobbie Wolfe
Piano................................................................Cynthia Laster
Pledge.................................................................. Donna King
Guests..................................................................James Floyd
Cup Money...................................................................$37.97
Brag Money............................ $4.00 (Blue Bodenhamer)
In our prayers
John Landry is in the hospital. Continue to
remember him in prayer.
Price Brock is doing well recovering from a recent
surgery at Hendrick Hospital. His right leg was
amputated above the knee due to severe circulation
problems. Cards and prayers are welcome.
David Jones who had knee surgery on December
29th.
Remember Will and Edith Smith, in addition to
Kimberley Cole’s mother. Remember Dub Pritchett,
Donna King, John Landry, Royce Manning and James
Shields wife, also Gordon Dowell’s wife Dorothy,
Others: Kirby Leeson, Joan, wife of George Knight,
Monroe Nevels and Annette Collins and Jeff &
Marilyn Goodin.
Remember our community leaders as they serve.
Guests
Guest...........................................................................Member
Harriet Haag............................................................Roy Dent
Judith Phaneuf............................................... Mark Hoover
Cameron Rinard.............................. Christine Curtis-Carr
Bobbie Bieberly and Carl Brown from Greater
Abilene Club
Program
Randy Williams introduced Judge Paul Rotenberry
as the speaker on January 20th. Paul is a former
Kiwanian with a passion for children. It was
interesting to learn from Paul that Judith Phaneuf
was in charge of insuring CPS cases were kept
on track when he first stepped into his role. He
expressed appreciation to Judith for her dedication
to the details related to the children. He explained
how CPS became involved in cases. Sometimes
children can stay in the home but not always.
When there is not an agreement, CPS can file for
court services to order the appropriate services. If
that doesn’t work, CPS can file a request for nonemergency removal. In a non-emergency removal,
the department feels that things are bad enough
in the home, it is not safe for the child to be there
long term but things are not so bad that immediate
removal is required. When that occurs a petition
is filed, then Paul, as Judge, is required to appoint
an attorney to represent the child. Parents also can
request a court appointed attorney under specific
situations. Most petitions filed by CPS involve a
request for termination of parental rights. The
highest level of concern is when there is such an
immediate concern for the child that the child must
be removed prior to a court hearing. In that case,
an emergency removal is filed, it must be signed by
Judge Rotenberry and the department can remove
the child at that point. In 2014 there were 112 new
emergency removals filed in Taylor County. In
2015 there were 229 new cases filed. He went on
to explain why. In 2016 we are receiving more than
1 affidavit per day for new removals. The two basic
reasons for this increase:
• He explained that the organizational chart
calls for 22 investigators. Historically the
investigating number was between 8 and 9
investigators. January 1, 2016 the full number
of 22 were hired. Yes, investigators have
doubled.
• There is an explosion in the use and abuse of
methamphetamines. A meth user becomes
an addict the 1st time they use it and basically
they become untreatable. Day 300 of sobriety
is just as hard as day 1. He stated that 95% of
affidavits he reviews involve meth and over
half of those have children who test positive
for meth. These are babies and toddlers!
He explained that meth can be absorbed
simply by touch thus the positive test for the
children.
He shared his observation from 20 years of
practice. We have two co-existing societies – one
the world we live in- people who live honestly and
two, the criminal and drug world. When we stay in
our own world, things are okay. The problems occur
when those worlds collide. Interaction between
the two worlds creates the challenge. Dealing with
the meth world is challenging. The long term effect
will be devastating. Meth users are not reliable or
dependable. Likely they lose the ability to choose.
There is a tremendous burden placed on the court
system today that will only increase. He went on to
explain those problems then concluded that only
God can fix this. The court system is dealing with it
as best they can.
He encouraged Kiwanians to keep doing what
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they are doing. Make a difference in children’s lives.
Christine thanked Judge Rotenberry for the
interesting program and communicated we would
make a donation to the Kiwanis Club of Abilene
Foundation to help fund scholarships for students.
We Are Kiwanians! Go Out and Make A Difference
Today!
Join us in: “Strengthening our Future, Fun
Fellowship and Service.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Box Tops for Education Challenge
Nancy Miller reported we had collected 551
Box Tops thus far. We have one month left so don’t
forget about the Key Club challenge! You will find
box tops on all types of products such as food cans,
Kleenex, cereal and the box tops are like money for
kids. Collected box tops will be given to Reagan
Elementary to be used to purchase needed items for
the school. Bring your box tops and join in this easy
and fun project that benefits children. You can help
make a difference.
Gumball Report from Earl Williams
We have 999 machines in operations. For the
month of December $333.24 was collected, bringing
the total to $267,713.99.
Eliminate Update by Mark Hoover
We committed just 20 months ago to the Kiwanis
International Eliminate Project. In 2010, Kiwanis
International established a 5 year goal of $110
Million Dollars by 2015. As of today in cash and
pledges, Kiwanis International around the world has
raised $104 Million. We are not done! The process
continues and the program has been extended.
Thirty-eight countries have eliminated Maternal
and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). That is great news
but there are still 21 countries in which MNT is still
a problem. Of those 21 countries, 14 are in the
continent of Africa, 3 are in the Middle East, 1 is in
Caribbean and 3 in the Asian South Pacific. We still
have work to do. The Texas-Oklahoma District set
an ambitious goal of $5,000,000.00. Today, Tx-Ok is
the #2 district, behind the nation of Taiwan who has
a 7 million dollar goal. Pledges for our district is at
2.6 million and payments continue to flow in. Where
is Abilene within the TO district? Our club goal is
$71,250.00. Ours is the 6th highest goal within the
district. We are the only club in our Division that
is a Model Club. We are currently recognized as a
Govenor Erby Eikner visits our region.
Bronze Club in terms of the global service society the
Kiwanis International has set up for this world-wide
project. This means, we have achieved as a club, a
per member average giving of at least $350.00 per
member. We have accomplished that goal in less
than a year and one-half. We are rapidly closing in
on becoming a Silver Club. That represents a per
member giving of $500.00 or more. Well how much
more is needed to reach that status? It is $6,300.00.
We will meet that level within the next 60 to 90 days.
We aren’t done. The commitment made 20 months
ago was $750.00 per member. We will meet that
goal. One of the ways we could reach that goal was
to become a Zeller Fellow which required a payment
of $1250.00 over a 2 year period. We were fortunate
to receive a grant to help offset some of that cost
and a number of members grasped the opportunity.
We currently have 17 Zellers in this club and 10
more in progress. Two of those will be recognized
soon. We have 3 model club members. That group
committed to pay $750.00 toward the goal. In
terms of contributions, paid or pledged, our club
is at $41,197.00. That represents 57.8% of the goal
established less than 2 years ago. Folks, we are more
than half way there! We are directly responsible for
saving 22,887 lives in the 3rd world from MNT and
that folks is a very big deal! Keep up the good work!
Contact Mark to join in this effort.
PANCAKE DAY IS COMING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 30TH.
Vision Hearing Screening
Vision hearing screening certification classes
will be held in Abilene at Region 14 February 2-4.
The Basic Vision Certification is helpful for those
participating in the See By Three screening for 3 and
4 year olds.
• Abilene - Region 14 ESC - 1850 TX-351
• (Please contact Region 14 for registration.
325-675-8600. www.esc14.net)
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• February 2 - Recertification
• February 3 - Basic Hearing
• February 4 - Basic Vision
The only pre-requisite for the Basic Vision or
Hearing class is that you are a high school graduate
or that you have a GED. In order to qualify for
the Recertification class you must currently be
certified for Vision and Hearing Screening. If your
certification has expired or if you have never been
certified, you must register for the basic Vision and
Hearing classes. All classes are free of charge. ROOM
TEMPERATURE IN TRAINING ROOMS VARY, PLEASE
BRING A JACKET OR A SWEATER.
KIWANIAN: MARK HOOVER
Can you guess the lie? Come to the meeting on
January 27th to find out the answer.
3. Marched in the Chinese New Year’s parade in
San Francisco.
Calendar
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February 4, 2016 – Board Meeting, 12:00 Noon
Bogie’s Sandwich Shop.
February 2, 2016 – Club Satellite meeting
6 pm at Martinez Boys and Girls Club, 1301
Clinton St.
February 9, 2016 – Division 35 Council
-Meeting 6:00 pm, Al’s Mesquite Grill.
April 30, 2016 – PANCAKE DAY.
June 25 – 28, 2016 Kiwanis International
Convention – Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
August 11-14, 2016 Tx-Ok Kiwanis District
Convention, Allen, TX.
1. Worked in an onion mill.
2. Have always lived in Abilene.
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SPIRITUAL AIMS
By LaQuiera Gantt
The other day, a friend of mine told me that her daughter was in her room listening to different versions
of the hit song “Let It Go” from the movie, Frozen.This little girl is a Frozen fanatic and I could just picture
her singing the song at the top of her lungs. After getting off the phone with my friend, I thought to myself
about the words, let- it - go. I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time letting go of things that I can’t
control. I tend to dwell on those things and at times, try to make things happen instead of simply letting it
go. God is waiting for us to let go of trying to do things on our own, so that he can step in and take care of
the situation. He is more than capable of taking our situations and turning them around for his glory. So,
the next time you find yourself in a situation that you have no control over, do like Elsa and Let It Go! Not
only will you find a peace from turning the situation over to God, but you may even find your next career in
karaoke.
Eliminate News!
District Fundraising Leaders
(Based on total funds increased
between: 7/16/15 and 10/16/15)
1. Texas-Oklahoma - US$2,512,541
2. Georgia - US$1,842,616
3. Illinois-Eastern Iowa - US$1,416,634
4. Michigan - US$1,392,353
5. Nebraska-Iowa - US$1,021,630
Model Club Goal: $71,250
Percent of Goal Met: 55.3%
Contributions: $39,389.00
Zeller Fellows: 17
Pledged Zellers: 9
Model Club Members: 3
Number of lives saved: 21,883 @ $1.80 per shot series
Chartered: May 25, 1921
473 Cypress Street, Suite 107
Abilene, Texas 79601
Telephone/Fax: 325-673-1341
Club E-mail: [email protected]
Kiwanigram Editor: Brandon Carr
[email protected]
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers,
dedicated to improving the world, one child and
one community at a time.
Christine Curtis-Carr
President
John Snapp
President-Elect
Guy Lucas
Vice President
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KIWANIS CLUB OF ABILENE
2015-2016 OFFICERS
Christine Curtis-Carr - President
Jamie Breed- Immediate Past President
John Snapp - President-Elect
Guy Lucas - Vice President
Cynthia Laster- Vice President
Tim Adcock - Treasurer
Faye Dodson - Secretary
Kimberley Cole - Foundation Advisor
2015-2016 DIRECTORS
Two Year:
Amanda Wiskow
Gayla Gill
Joe Kimble
Julie Wagner
Cynthia Laster
Vice President
Faye Dodson
Secretary
One Year:
Roy Dent
Charles Ellis
Clinton Nix
Becky Spargo
Tim Adcock
Treasurer