Monday Meeting, March 1, 2021
6:00 PM Breakout 6:30 PM Meeting
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Early Intervention for
Children with Hearing Loss in Developing Nations
Guest Speaker
Paige Stringer
Founder and Executive Director
Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss
Child hearing loss is a major global health issue, but one not widely understood or supported. Our speaker today, Paige Stringer, was born with a profound hearing loss and benefited from early intervention services enabling her to learn, listen and talk.
She’ll speak to us about how her Foundation and its efforts to help children with hearing loss in developing countries access the services and expertise they need to thrive.
The World Health Organization estimates that there about 34 million children around the world with significant hearing loss, and the majority live in developing countries.
Many do not have access to hearing screening or hearing technology, nor do they receive appropriate professional expertise or early intervention support. Untreated hearing loss can have lifelong ramifications for language, learning, and the future quality of life.
Established in 2009, the Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss (GFCHL) has been working to change this reality. The GFCHL helps developing countries identify and address gaps in their continuum of pediatric hearing care.
Bainbridge Island Rotary contributed funds to GFCHL in 2020 enabling it to bring elements of its training curriculum online and foster professional learning in Mongolia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paige has been honored with several awards including the 2019 World of Children Award, 2018 AG Bell Award for International Service, and the 2014 Humanitarian Award by the American Academy of Audiology.
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Click the link above or use your Zoom app
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Meeting ID: 810 2807 6061
Passcode: 129555
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Register For Our March 8th Meeting
If you haven't done so already, you'll need to register to attend our regular Club meeting on March 8th.
Our Club President, Marina Cofer-Wildsmith, has put together a special presentation by the first woman Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones.
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For security, because the meeting is open to all Rotary members in District 5020, a registration will be required.
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In celebration of International Women's Day, Jennifer will share thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Leonard Forsman,Tribal Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe, will give our meeting blessing.
Ananda Bandyopadhyay of the Gates Foundation will join the program with a brief talk - “The hands and feet of women in the polio effort and struggle during COVID-19.”
Secure your spot for this memorable event.
Marina will sing both the Star-Spangled Banner and Oh, Canada (in French) to open the ceremony.
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Hiking With Allen
Allen Ferris realizes that tossing and turning at night does not count as exercise. So he will lead us on another Rotary Walk. He is shown here at his favorite Druid ceremony - passing through a stone,
When: 10 AM, Wednesday, March 3rd
Where: Battle Point Park
Meet at the main parking lot off of Arrow Point to the right of the park office. Wear your mask.
It will be a leisurely walk as Allen regales us with stories of the park’s history.
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Youth Internships
Our Career Exploration Initiative has always been a popular club program. As part of this effort, we are sponsoring internships in several new areas. These include internships for:
- Communication Technology
- Financial Education
- Youth Advisory Council
- Cross-cultural Writing and Poetry
Let high schoolers or recent grads know. Click here for the details.
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Aren’t these cards awesome?
In a concept initiated by Lisa Erickson, our members were asked to participate in a unique project… something tangible, collectible, meaningful, and creative to inspire our community. Take a look at the video above!
To do this, the newly formed “Wings of Hope” card committee was formed to make beautiful origami creations. The cranes formed in the design represent the words that are sometimes hard to say. ... Hope is dignity and respect, joy and happiness, aspiration and achievement.
These inspiring cards will be distributed throughout our community as a thank you to volunteers, to the Senior Center and other island venues as a source of inspiration. They'll also be given to non-profits to hand out to their clients.
Join us and make more. Just contact Carol Reitz here.
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District Training
In case you hadn't heard, District 5020 will be holding an event called District Training Virtually on Saturday, March 13, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Yes, it's early ~ classes will conclude by 3:30 p.m. to free up the remainder of your weekend.)
The District is offering 25 training classes on various topics ranging from Leadership, Public Image, Foundation, Vocational Service, Membership, the RI Foundation, fundraising, facilitation skills, and public speaking, just to name a few.
Attending District Training Virtually will not only give you some amazing training, but it will also help you connect with fellow Rotarians.
Register Here
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Become A Sub
With kids returning to the classroom, our fellow Rotarian and Bainbridge Island Superintendent of Schools, Peter Bang-Knudsen, presented a plea for help at last week’s Zoom meeting.
After a submission process, you can substitute teach (no experience required - just a college degree), be a playground monitor or even help with janitorial service. I loved my grade school janitor.
Go here for more information or contact the School District directly at (206) 780-1052.
And did I mention - you’ll get paid.
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Dr. Fred Hoffer, as shown in this photo from the Seattle Times, giving vaccinations.
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Dr. Gary Hufford is inducted as a new BI Rotarian while enjoying the sun in Rancho Mirage
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Jeremiah Aden is inducted as a new Rotarian at our last Zoom meeting. Our backs are now better. As a noted Island chiropractor, he joins our growing BIRC medical team.
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Julia Sun and her daughter enjoy a "Guest Chef" meal downtown at Hitchcock's this week.
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At our last meeting, fellow Rotarian and Bainbridge Island Superintendent of Schools, Peter Bang-Knudsen, gave us an update on kids returning to the classroom.
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