Meeting of the Kingman Rotary Club: Apr 23, 2008

Posted by Cullen Linn 
 
 
 

Announcements

  • Please don't forget to pay your quarterly dues today! Having this information in before the end of April will help us with our annual tax prepration and next year's budgeting.
  • Saturday, May 3 will be the next District Training Day. It will be held in Lake Havasu City at the Mohave Community College campus beginning at 9:00 AM. If you would like to go, please let Billy know. The club will pay for it!
  • Wednesday, April 30 is the fifth Wednesday of the month and you know what that means! Please treat us with the presence of your significant other at the meeting.
  • Our newest member, John Cantrell, was inducted. Thank you Phil for bringing in another great member. Welcome John! John Cantrell and Phil Moon

Program

Brian provided our program "Non-Profit" in which he discussed some of the differences between a "for profit" and "not for profit" corporation, specifically as they relate to the operation of hospitals. He also provided a snapshot of where he believes KRMC is now and where he hopes to bring it in the future. Brian

The main difference between a non-profit and for-profit hospital is that a non-profit's primary purpose is to reinvest in the hospital whereas a for-profit hospital's goal is to maximize profit for stock holders while still maintaining a profitable business. Brian noted that, for KRMC, this has meant a considerable investment in staying on the cutting edge of medical technology. One such piece of technology is "Wand Fusion", an electronic way to read wristbands and ensure correct medication via direct communication with pharmacy databases. Another example is a hyperbaric oxygen chamber which can aid greatly in the healing cycle of certain types of injuries.

Although he relayed several statistics that place KRMC above average hospitals in many respects, Brian also discussed some of the areas that he would like to see KRMC improve on to become a better facility. The introduction of an open-heart center and continued acquisition of additional physicians were two such areas.

It was great to hear about some of the directions that KRMC is moving in, and we thank you Brian for the informative program!

Guests

  • Ferry (Honorary Member)
  • Kirby (Honorary Member)
  • Ellis (Honorary Member)
  • Becca (Foreign Exchange Student)
  • Ashley (Guest of Scottie)
  • Kathleen (Guest of Jeff)
  • Debbie (Guest of Dimitri)
  • Angelina (Guest of Dimitri)
  • Caden (Guest of Dimitri)
  • Robin (Guest of Cathy)
  • Alec Duranceau (Student Rotarian)
  • Lauren Christensen (Previous Rotarian)

    • Thanks

    Thank you to all of the members that helped with duties!

    Mystery Rotarian
    Joseph
    50/50 Ticket Sales
    Dan
    Invocation
    Cathy
    Song
    Wink
    Fine Collection
    Bev