Posted by Carolyn Spencer
 
Boots & Shoes - $94 - Great Job Willie and Steve!
50/50 -  $79 - no winner today
Guests;  Greg King& Gary Camarano -  prospective members
Doug Vandersee, Bob Sondgeroth-RF Rotary, Rhonda & Kolten Conklen
Eye shared with us her trip with other exchange students.   She had a terrific time.
Program:
Dr. Mark Mench introduced Dr. Paul Steinke, CEO of CGH Medical Center.   Paul provided many interesting statistics regarding the hospital such as:
Employment - 1500  Physicians - 70 Physcians and 4- NPs and PAs Volunteers - 300-400  Daily cost - 500 Thousand to run the hospital/clinics daily
CGH is a municipal hospital.   Of 222 hospitals in IL, 30 are municipal.   Thanks Dr. Mench for bringing this program today.
Announcements:
  • Many, Many thanks to Kevin Heller, our outgoing President.  You faced several unexpected circumstances and handled them all competently and in short order.....As members we appreciate your time, commitment and leadership. 
  • Welcome Mike Sprague as our new President.  We look forward to your leadership.
  • Open House for the retiring Dr. Schmelzel in the CGH Clinic Atrium on Wednesday, July 19 from 5 - 7
  • Please get your programs to Carolyn in advance so we can provide that information in the newsletter.