Guests:
- Connie Storholt – our speaker
- Walt Storholt – Connie’s husband
- Louise Sempala – Foothills Club exchange student from Uganda
- Lavelle McGovney – guest of John Hintzman
- Jeff Schneiders – guest of John Hintzman
Inspiration: Dave Haase provided a reminder that life repeats itself and lessons are learned frequently! Many of those lessons that Dave learned a while ago apply to our Rotary Club – temperaments, talents, and convictions motto from college still apply today.
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work. William Arthur Ward
Future Programs: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends.
Rotary Cares: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time (i.e., personal or family health, family death, etc.) please let Sara Murphy know so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
Good News:
- Connie Sheltren – Louise is staying with she and John. We need 2 more host families if you are interested. Louise is also very interested in going with a family to cut down a Christmas tree – reach out to Connie.
- Teres Lambert – applied for a Rotary district advertising grant for our club and we got it! YAY!
- Keith White – has been absent for a bit. He has missed us and finally this week, his level of chronic pain has been better – YAY!
- John Carroll – don’t forget to provide nominations for the Ed Gillette award recognizing the vocation of our members. Contact John if you have any questions.
- Andrew Hensen – an e-mail was sent out with the link to help families in our community as Secret Santa. We will need personal shoppers and elves to pick up gifts around 12/9 – 12/11. Gary Turner will provide more information soon.
- Vic Purdy – turning 70 this week and going to Vegas to spend time with his whole family!
- Joe McCarthy – Purple Pins for Polio (PP4P) is happening on Sunday, February 2nd – Save the Date!
- What: Fun-raiser for fighting Polio, with friendly competition, tasty food, and great company
- When: February 2, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
- Keep your eyes open for opportunities
- Lane Sponsorship – the main source of money going to fight Polio
- Bowling team signups
- Individual bowler (adult or under 16) signups
Program:
Bob Williams introduced Connie Storholt, FNP who presented on A History of American Nursing. Bob has experienced health issues and had many a nurse that have helped him. Bob’s mother was also a nurse. Connie started her career as a CAN and has worked her way to be a Nurse Practioner.
Connie Storholt shared the history of the generations beginning in the 1600-1700’s and the American colonies to the 21st century. The evolution from female/nuns to the organizational leadership represented today in nursing has had many challenges through the year.
Connie’s passion for the history of nursing in the United States was very apparent. She provided great examples of the changes. For example:
- 1920-1940 – women had to choose between work and family. Provide duty nurses became too expensive.
- After WWII – only 1 of 6 nurses returned to the role. Many were getting married, wanted a change, or found better paying jobs.
- 1960-1980 – Scrubs became the common uniform for a nurse. Following the Vietnam War – many nurses had delay stress syndrome and depressions after all they saw.
- 1980-2000 – a transformation of the nursing image occurred.
- By 2025, it is forecasted that the United States will need more than 500,000 nurses than we currently have.
Announcements:
- Andy Chaffin – update and background on the capital campaign. 2.5 years ago, President Andy Groeger asked Andy C to lead the growth of our club foundation from $250,000 to $1,000,000 targeting the next 10 years. There are so many ways to give – check, cash, IRA distribution monies, company match, stock gift (via the Community Foundation). Toward our goal of $250,000, we are currently at 70% committed or given. We have a match until the end of the year up to $500/rotarian.
- John Sheltren – new member talk. While John is new to our Club, he has been active along with his wife Connie. He has also been very active in other Rotary Clubs with our Club being his 3rd Rotary Club. John was born in California and studied city and regional planning at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo. He graduated on a Saturday and he and Connie were married on Sunday! John traveled a lot for his career with a territory from Palm Springs to Fairbanks, Alaska and Denver West. John and Connie are avid tandem cyclists.
