The Rotorscope - Official News Letter of New Castle Rotary #89

OUR Nov.24th MEETING:  (click here printer friendly version)

The meeting was called to order by President Jim.  Art Towne led us in singing God Bless America accompanied by Bernie Thompson on the piano.  Andrew Jillson delivered the invocation.  The guest list included Barb Rentz and Randy Ferguson.  Art Towne announced that the annual performance of the Messiah  is scheduled for Nov. 30th at Epworth Methodist Church.  Sgt. Nick fined Gayle Young for a news article that informed us that the United Way is 53% of the way to their goal.  Jonathon Solomon was fined for an article about the dismissal of Neshannock’s golf coach.  Dean Casello paid a fine for the announcement that he is leaving Union Area Schools for a job at Deer Lakes School District.

President Jim introduced Jameson CEO, Tom White, who spoke on the Jameson Health System’s annual report entitled “Passing the Leadership Baton”.  He spoke of Chris Mitsos's accomplishments as chairman of the board for 18 years.  The new chairman is our own Lee Silverman.  White reviewed Jameson’s mission statement, the continuum of care program, and JHS’s benefits to the community which was $10.2 million in 2008.  He also discussed the Jameson Health Care Foundation, the cancer program, and the pulmonary disease program.  The system has added new medical/dental staff to the list of personnel.  White stressed that it is vitally important that public and private enterprise work together to insure the future of the hospital in our community.  White then donated $10 to the club because club members applauded his presentation.  Lee Silverman matched White’s donation. 

-- Joe Scungio

 

 

New Castle Rotary Club #89, P. O. Box 1740, New Castle, PA 16103
Meets 12:10PM Mondays @ Jameson Hospital, South Campus, 1000 S. Mercer Street, New Castle, PA