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December 06, 2019THE HUB The Rotary Club

of Park Cities Volume 71, Number 21

Program Chair of the Day: Paul McFarland

Be a Vibrant and Visionary Model of Service Above and Beyond Self

TODAY’S PROGRAM

Salvation Army Chili Day!Bernice J. Washington, MBA, M.T. (ASCP), CMC

Bernice. J. Washington is CEO of BJW Consulting Group and is a nationally recognized successful businesswoman with more than three decades of experience in executive sales, marketing and management.

Washington is a veteran trustee having served Texas Health Resources Boards for more than 20 years. Texas Health Re-sources has 27 hospitals, 22,500 employees in Dallas/ Fort Worth, North Texas and is one of the largest not for profit healthcare sys-tems in the nation. In addition, Washington has served on more than 18 other boards of directors holding major leadership roles on most. She has served as a member of DFW International Airport Board of Directors (Chair $2.7 Billion Terminal Redevelopment Improvement Program-TRIP); Regional Transportation Council of North Texas; Salvation Army Board (Chair Management Services Committee); Texas Healthcare Trustees and Women Corporate Directors.

She is a member of Leadership Texas Alumnae Association (Former Regional Director-Life Member); Leadership Plano; South-

RCPC IN ACTION

ern University Alumni Association (Life Member); Alpha Kappa Al-pha Sorority, Inc. (Life Member); The Links, Incorporated; NAACP (Life Member); and St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church.

Washington earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Missouri; is a registered Medical Technolo-gist, MT (ASCP) Research Hospital and Medical Center-Kansas City, Missouri; and has a Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology/ Microbiology from Southern University-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is a Certified Master Coach by the Behavioral Coaching Insti-tute and is a member of The International Coaching Council (ICC).

She is a sought after television and radio talk show commentator and has been featured in movies, magazine articles and in News stories. She has been featured on CNN and NBC To-day, and in Southern Living Magazine, Dollars & Sense, Jet Maga-zine and many other National publications.

Mrs. Washington is married to Lt. Col. (Ret) Lymon Washing-ton, Jr. for 44 years and they have two adult children Andrea Renee and Michael Benjamin.

November PCR Connect from Happy FranklinNext PCR Connect: Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:30am to 8:30 am at Flying Fish, 6126 Luther Lane in Preston Center

It was a beautiful day on the patio! And warm and inviting inside!

Dreamscape Experience from Happy Franklin

Intrepid Adven-turers!Looks like fun!

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The Hub is the weekly newsletter of the Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas)

Betty Dawson, EditorShutterbug Committee

Phillip Bankhead, ChairBullet in /Internet Advert i s ing

Mark Kashar, Chair

Richard Stanford, PresidentBarb Jeffries, President Elect

Happy Franklin, Vice PresidentValerie Pelan, Secretary

Scott McLaughlin, TreasurerBud Naifeh, Institutional Outreach

Herb Ziev, Youth ServicesPaul McFarland,

Community OutreachE G McMillan, Club Operations

Stan Wright, Humanitarian Committees

Daniel Drabinski , Membership/Fellowship

Marketing/CommunicationsKaren Farris, At Large

Paul Pirok, Immed. Past PresidentCindy Cummings, Sgt-at-ArmsLisa Amsberry, Parliamentarian

Beverly Grogan, Grand Prairie Metro

Governor, District 5810www.rotary5810.org

LAST WEEK (11-22-2019)

M T W Th F SA=Agape Health Service DaysBD = Board of Dirs. Mtg, 7am LaMadeleine, 75 & MockingbirdCn = PCR Connect Event.CP = ChildsPlay Work MtgCC = Core Clubs EventD = District 5810 EventDH = Dentistry with a HeartFR = Family of Rotary EventF = Fellowship EventFF = RCPC Foundation Fund

Mtg. See Ed FjordbakFH = Fisher House. See Rob EIn -Interact Special Project

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December

Our MissionBuilding a legacy of good works and

fellowship, we strive to:REACH those in need in partnership

with othersINSPIRE tomorrow’s leaders with

high ethical standardsFOSTER lives of service above self

– A supporting member of Rotary International

OFFICERS and DIRECTORS2019-2020

The Rotary Club of Park Cities Please remember ...

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Laurie Aldredge, Club Administrator6704 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205

Office Phone: 214-739-4170Office Fax: 214/363-6980

Email: club@parkcitiesrotary.orgw w w .parkcit iesrotary.org

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Please let us know your Joys or Concernsat- announcements@parkcitiesrotary.org

Mark Daniel Maloney RC of Decatur, AL

Presiding: Richard StanfordInvocation: John BrownPledge: Catherine Anderson Photographer: Ian MudgeChair of the Day: Daniel Drabinski Speaker: Dr. Ronan Kelly, Chief of

Oncology at BSWHProgram: Current Developments in

Oncology at VSWH

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In- Interact at Hillcrest H.S, 8 am. See Tracy Gomes

LL- Legacy of LeadershipM = Meals on Wheels (Differ-

ent teams on each day) See Jim Weichel

Mn-Mentoring at Hillcrest HSMc = Ronald McDonald

House-See Jina McDanielNM = New Member EventFT=NTFB Truck-Stan WrightFB-NTFB EventPr = Program Committee MtgRU = Rotary UniversitySpE = Special Service Event

President, Rotary Internationalwww.rotary.org

President Richard Stanford called the meeting to order. John Brown gave the invo-cation, noting that Susan Donnenfield is recovering from surgery at SW Medical School; please keep her in your prayers. A Joy today is that E.G. McMillan said that he has had a very positive report regarding his cancer. Catherine Anderson led the Pledge of Alle-giance and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Our visitors and guests were introduced, including a visiting Rotarian who is moving to Dallas. Herb Ziev introduced our Marketplace Adver-tiser of the week, Chris McNeill, an attorney with Block Garden & McNeill. PE Barb Jeff-ries reported that the RCPC Foundation cur-rently has about $1.4 million. The Foundation met and approved two grants of $2,500 each; one to Attitudes and Attire and one to the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. She said that they have $11,000 remaining to be given this year in grants. Sgt-at-Arms Cindy Cummings re-minded everyone that their “voluntary” contri-bution is due in their birthday month, but can be made at any time. Mary Bishop reminded members to RSVP for the Holiday Party and then to pay online. She said that the food would be provided by Al's Barbecue and that the bris-ket would be carved at the party. Happy Franklin explained the Rotary Bequest Soci-ety which requires including Rotary in your es-tate planning. PP Pam Carvey announced the next PCR Connect on Thursday, Dec. 19; it will be a breakfast meeting at Flying Fish in Preston Center. President Richard reviewed the Christmas service events remaining.

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immune cells to fight cancer cells. They are trying to link all of the BSWH Centers through-out Texas around a common strategy. They are caring for every patient and learning from every patient. They want to know why in some people the immune cells do not get turned on and why some get suppressed by cancer cells. Nothing is as amazing as immune cells. They want to create an army of super-immune cells, then infuse them back into the patient. Cancer is increasing in the population but the population is aging. Immunotherapy is the fourth defense against cancer. The immune cells surround the cancer cell and kill it. They want to try to make an immune memory, like a vaccination to fight cancer before it starts. Cancer is a disease at the cellular level. Cur-rently, there are 350 new drugs to fight can-cer. They need to bring the price of immuno-therapy drugs down. The most famous patient is former President Carter who had advanced melanoma which had advanced into his brain and bones. He was treated with an immuno-therapy drug and is now cancer-free. Many patients with advanced cancers are alive five years later without cancer. They are just scrat-ching the surface of what is understood in-side the body . Immunotherapy drugs attack the cancer cells but the cancer cells put up defenses. Living drugs are able to take out those defenses. Real world patient data should be used to define trial strategies rather than relying on pre-clinical data. They want to keep track of pa-tients four times a year to track immune cells. They will use computer analysis to compare the data. When people get off can-cer drugs, they may get other treatment which may affect the immune system.

THE HUB

THOUGHTS ON . . .

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

~ F. de La RochefoucauldReflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

~ Charles DickensJust to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.

~ Rabbi Abraham HeschelFor today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

~ Clarence E. HodgesI think it's absolutely a blessing when you just know what your purpose is and your destiny. I don't think it's a curse at all.

~ Lady GagaMen are slower to recognize bless-ings than misfortunes.

~ Titus LiviusLiving in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life's blessings. ~ Oprah WinfreyThe hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. ~ Eric Hoffer

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Christmas Party, Thurs, Dec. 12, 6:15-9:00pm, at Park Central TowersPCR Connect, Thurs, Dec. 19, 7:30-8:30am at Flying Fish, 6126 Luther Lane in Preston Center. Bring friends, colleagues, business cardsRI Foundation: $100 (or more) Every Rotarian Every Year! See Greg Pape.RCPC Foundation: $100 (or more). See Birthdays below, then Cindy Cummings.Attendance Rule Change For those wanting to maintain Perfect Atten-dance. make-ups may now be completed within a year.The Rule of 85. Attendance requirements change for those who are at least 65 years of age and who have been a member of a Rotary club for twenty years.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

HE WHO LAUGHS, LASTS

cation Founders for this week

DISTRICT 5810

Mary McMahon 12.4C. C. Collie 12.6Eric Heitkamp 12.7Tom Swift 12.10Art Bollon 12.15Stuart Markussen 12.15

Dec . 1 3 NO Noon Meeting! Attend the Party Thursday Evening, Dec. 12

Dec . 2 0 No Meeting! No Make-Up!Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season

Dec . 2 7 No Meeting! No Make-Up!Happy New Year to All!

Jan. 3 Anthony Murphy, Federal Reserve Macro V PEconomic Outlook

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Paul Pirok 12.17Anne Harper 12.18Charlotte Kroeker 12.24Jeff McNaughton 12.24

As we enter this season of counting bless-ings and remembering friends and family, we are reminded of the incredible opportunities we as Rotarians have to share our joys and change lives! It's a perfect time for each of us to consi-der “why Rotary?” What is it that Rotary can accomplish and inspires each of us to do?

And so we announce a contest to chal-lenge each of us to reflect “why Rotary?” In 50 words or less, you can capture your feelings about Rotary. The contest is open and will run through March 5.

The winner gets free admission to the

ʻWhy Rotaryʼ Campaign from DG Beverly GroganFoundation Gala to be held March 28. But we will all be winners, as this can become your new “elevator” recruitment speech. Click https:// rotary5810.org/page/why-rotary-challenge/ to submit your Why Rotary story.

So count your blessings, cherish the mem-ories you'll make this holiday season, and be-gin defining in your own words, “Why Rotary? “

Blessings to you all.Thanks for all that you do, and make this

season amazing! See you at the District Holi-day Party December 10!DG Beverly Grogan

*You are our RCPC Fun-

Happy B i r t h d a y *

At the Little League meeting the coach called over little Joey, bends down, looks him in the eye and says, “You know the principles of good sportsmanship, correct? You know Lit-tle League doesnʼt allow temper tantrums, shouting at the umpire or abusive language.”

“Yes, sir, I understand.”“Good, Joey. Now would you go and

explain that to your father.”