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Dr. Eric Rhoden will speak to the importance of sleep and how it can affect a variety of systems in the body. We will also go through some sleep hygiene/behaviors that can improve sleep quality/quantity.

About Dr. Eric Rhoden

Dr. Rhoden was born and raised in San Diego, California, making Austin, Texas his home in 2016. Dr. Rhoden has always thrived on competition and learning new skills. After dabbling in many sports over the years, soccer became his primary focus. Just before playing soccer at the collegiate level, he sustained a knee injury, removing him from the sport and solidifying his desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his bachelor's in Kinesiology from California State University, San Marcos and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University.

Following his academic accomplishments, Dr. Rhoden has served in various institutions and corporations as an advisor for health-related products, policies, and research projects. He has over 10 years experience in wellness coaching, nutrition, and personal training. During the past 6 years, Dr. Rhoden has been a movement disorder specialist with a local neurology practice. During the height of the pandemic, he co-founded a remote COVID-19 testing company to support the community. In addition, Dr. Rhoden has also spent time providing continuing education courses throughout the US on comprehensive Parkinson's care and enjoys presenting to local groups throughout the Austin area.

Dr. Rhoden is married to his incredible wife Erin and together they have a 9-year-old son Mason who keeps them busy. While fitness has been a part of his professional life, it is also a part of his personal life as well. Dr. Rhoden currently participates in local running groups, Camp Gladiator, CrossFit, and any other competition he can get his hands on. His goal is to be the grandpa that can still run, climb, get on the floor, and defeat my grandkids in a push-up contest. When Dr. Rhoden is not competing, he enjoys creating healthy dishes in the kitchen, gardening, camping, and enjoying time with his family.

This presentation is based on Aubrey Wilson's longevity with the data world and being with IBM for 38 years in Sales and Marketing worldwide. The title of his presentation is "Evolution of Automated Data". This is not intended to be a "hi-tech" presentation. It will be entirely in plain, simple English.

About Aubrey Wilson

Aubrey Wilson has a 1947 degree in Economics from UT (Austin) and a 1950 MBA from the University of Chicago. He describes his 38 years with IBM as "selling, advising, cajoling, teaching, planning, consulting, developing and implementing information systems for many of the greatest national and international corporate names in the world".

Aubrey is an Emeritus Member of the Rotary Club of West Austin, and we look forward to the insights he will share with us.

Past District Governor Jerry Chapman is the District 5870 Foundation Chair. He will talk to us about The Rotary Foundation, how the various funding models work, and update us on the outstanding set of projects sponsored by our District.

About Past District Governor Jerry Chapman 2018-2019

Michael W. Lattanzi, M.D., M.S., is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncoloy Austin Central. He is heavily involved in clinical trials and the advancement of research in cancer care.

About Dr. Michael W. Lattanzi

Hanna Mendyuk will talk to us about providing medical care, nursing services and support to Ukrainians caught in the uprovoked war by Russia.

About Hanna Mendyuk

Help Honor Flight Austin say Thank You to our Veterans with a “Trip of a Lifetime”

Our WWII and Korean War Veterans statewide will receive first priority.  We are asking for your help finding every willing and able World War II and Korean War Veterans anywhere in Texas, so we can fly them to Washington D.C.,COST FREE, to see their Memorials. We are also taking Vietnam War and Cold War Veterans from the 14 surrounding counties to participate in our flights. 

The Honor Flight Austin mission is to transport veterans with a specific priority to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices and return them home to their families and loved ones.  Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, free nation. It is estimated that 372 World War II veterans are dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women, is running out.

About Steve Quakenbush - Chief Executive Officer

Steve Quakenbush was stationed at Fort Hood Texas in the early ‘90s and knew one day he would return, he is now a proud Texan for over seven years.  Steve graduated Cal Poly, SLO with a brand new butter bar and served for four years active duty and nine years reserves in the U.S. ARMY.  GO ARMY!  Steve has been working with Honor Flight Austin since late 2014 and looks forward to many more years honoring our Texas Veteran

About Lee Leffingwell - Board Member

As a board member, Former Mayor Leffingwell was instrumental in the creation of Honor Flight Austin. Mayor Leffingwell, a veteran himself, served as an officer and a pilot in the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. After leaving active duty, he served in the Navy Reserves and retired at the rank of Commander. Mayor Leffingwell attended the second and Austin’s largest Honor Flight in October 2012. Mayor Leffingwell is committed to helping Honor Flight Austin serve all local WWII Veterans.  As Navy Veteran, a Council Member and Mayor, Mayor Leffingwell has been very passionate and focused on supporting Veterans; under his leadership and vision, the City of Austin has created an unequivocal Veterans program. The City of Austin has been recognized both locally and nationally for their unprecedented program; most notably is receiving the DOD, Secretary of Defense Freedom Award; one of only 15 employers nationally to receive this honor and of course the DAV’s state and national commanders large employer of the year award.

Honor Flight Austin is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. You may choose to donate with a check, please make your checks out to Honor Flight Austin and mail to:

Honor Flight Austin
1108 Lavaca St.
Suite #110 – Box 609
Austin, TX 78701

Honor Flight Austin - Honor Flight Austin

5870 District Governor Shannon Coleman is committed to increasing our giving and creating more awareness to help finish the job of END POLIO NOW.  PDG Scott Rainey will share insight on how our district has supported this in the past and what our plans are for this year.  This is not your grandpa’s look at this problem.  Get ready to have some fun and break a record!!

About Scott Rainey

Scott Rainey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He attended the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner!  Scott is married to Martha Bowles, who he met in church in Clear Lake, TX.  Scott has a daughter Taylor McConnell who has blessed him with three granddaughters Parker Anne, Charlie Mae, and Mason Rayne.  Scott’s Stepson Chase Cusack works in the entertainment industry.  Scott and Martha have three dogs, Desmond, Sophie Ann, and Macie, all Yorkies.

Scott trades petrochemicals and fuel products as his day job.

Scott is highly involved with Rotary.  He is a member of the Rotary Club of Austin and was previously a member of the Space Center club in Houston where he served in several capacities, including Club President in 2014-15.  He was an Assistant Governor in 2016-17 & 2017-18.  He served as Rotary District 5890 Governor for the year 2020-21, “The Pandemic Year”.  Scott is a Major Donor and member of the White Hat Society.

Scott’s passions include His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and Sooner football

Merry Rotary Christmas!

6- 9 pm Saturday, December 10th

BBQ Dinner

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share

BYOB

Directions to Rotary Holiday Party

• Saturday, December 10, 2022
• Villa Serena Clubhouse, 8111 Club Ct, 78759
• Kay and Aubrey Wilson, Hosts

1. Arrive at the intersection of Steck Ave. and Greenslope Dr. by whatever route you follow, you will find a Baptist Church on the NW corner and a brick wall surrounding the Villa Serena townhome community on the SE side.
2. From the intersection go south on Greenslope Dr. ½ block to South Drive on the left, the entrance to Villa Serena. [Note: South Drive is not a through street to Forest Mesa].
3. Follow South Drive to the 4^th street - past West Ct, past Middle Ct, past East Ct to Club Court.
4. Turn Left onto Club Ct and drive straight ahead to the Clubhouse.
5. There are about 10 parking spaces in front of the club house and cul de sac. Additional parking is available on South Drive along the non-red curb; the red curb on South Drive is a NO PARKING fire lane. Empty guest parking spaces on East Ct., Middle Ct. and West Ct are available, and just a short walk along a lighted residential sidewalk to the Clubhouse.

The Project Schoolhouse Team are happy to report on the progress made towards clean water and sanitation in the community of Bilampi, Nicaragua, generously supported by a Global Grant. The team returned from a trip to visit the project and are eager to share photos and an update.

Selina Serna, Executive Director & Board Member

Executive Director Herb Dyer and Medical Director Dr. Kate Tindall will introduce us to Hospice Austin, and the role hospice organizations play in palliative care and End of Life.

Herb Dyer, MPA - Hospice Austin Interim Executive Director

As Interim Executive Director, Herb Dyer is responsible for all programs and services of Hospice Austin. He has spent the majority of his career in health care and in strategic development. Herb has more than two decades of experience as an executive in hospital administration. He served most recently as Vice President of Ascension Health where he was responsible for shared services across 12 hospitals serving the greater Austin area. Herb has a long history of leading complex capital projects and diverse teams. After leaving healthcare administration, Herb developed a successful consulting company in 2018 to help business with leadership training and strategic development. His company was acquired by AXIOM Learning Solutions in 2022 where he then served as Principal Consultant with AXIOM.

Herb has been involved with Hospice Austin for more than a decade. He served on its Operating Board of Directors for nine years and also served on and was chair of Hospice Austin’s Fund Board for three years. He is deeply committed to Hospice Austin’s mission and legacy of nonprofit excellence.

Herb has a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York.

Kate Tindall, MD - Austin Palliative Care Medical Director

Dr. Kate Tindall is the Medical Director for Austin Palliative Care, a community-based palliative care program that cares for patients in their homes who are seriously ill but not eligible or ready for hospice care. She is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She completed her training, including her Palliative Medicine fellowship, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Before joining Austin Palliative Care, Dr. Tindall was the Assistant Medical Director of the Palliative Care team for Parkland Hospital as well as Assistant Professor at the UTSW Medical School. She brings a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the seriously ill population. Austin Palliative Care, a nonprofit organization, is the only community-based palliative care program of its kind in the area.

The Teachers and Student Council will host our annual Club meeting on the premises of Wooldridge Elementary.

Address:

Wooldridge Elementary School
1412 Norseman Terrace,
Austin, TX 78758

About Jeffrey J Whittig:

About Jessie Files

Jessie Files is passionate about using her skillsets to help people suffering or struggling worldwide. This passion has led her to work as an Information Management Officer for the WHO, United Nations in Haiti, Mali, Yemen, and Djibouti. She has also worked as a Geographer, Partnership Specialist and Growth Marketing Manager respectively with the U.S. Census Bureau and Sendwave.

Jessie was born and raised in Haiti. A Fulbright scholarship recipient, she holds a bachelor ‘s degree in Computer Science and a master’s degree in Forest Ecology and Management from Michigan Technological University. She speaks Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish. Jessie lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Michael and two daughters, Mikaela and Sofia.

Evie Barnard will talk to us about the Rotary Interact Club at McCallum High School that she founded, and the cool things that they do!

About Evie Barnard

Evelyn (Evie) Barnard is a current senior at McCallum high school. She is the co founder and president of the schools Rotary Interact club, in addition to being the Editor-in-chief of her newspaper. Evie is also involved in other volunteer organizations, including the National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, and AVID. Next year she plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin as a Journalism major. After college she hopes to obtain a masters degree and eventually work for the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer. When Evie is not in class or volunteering, you can find her drawing, reading, writing or skateboarding.

Frank Ivy will talk to us about Rotary One and the Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston, IL.

About Frank Ivy

Born and raised in Austin, TX, Frank is a 3^rd generation Austinite.  He is a graduate of Anderson High School and has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.  He has been married for 35 years to his wonderful wife Alison.  They has two adult children:  Tyler who lives in Round Rock, and Haley who lives in Kennesaw, GA.  Frank has been a commercial banker for 39 years having spent 20 years at community banks, 8 years at large national banks, and 11 years in the Credit Union industry.  Frank has been with Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union for the past 8 years as a commercial real estate lender.

Frank joined the Northeast Austin Rotary Club in January 1996 and became Club Treasurer in July of that year and has been Treasurer for 18 of his 26 years in Rotary.  Frank has served as his club’s Foundation Chair for the past 25 years and is a Paul Harris Fellow +4.  Frank was Club President in 1999-2000 and again in 2014-15 for the North by Northeast Rotary Club in which the North Austin and the Northeast Austin Rotary Clubs merged in 2012.  Frank was inducted into the District’s Roll of Fame in 2010.  Frank has served on the District Board as Assistant Governor for 3 years from 2017 -2021, and Lt. Governor for 2 years from 2021 – 2023.