Our speaker for our February 5 Meeting was Russell Baxley, CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
He gave a wide-ranging talk about the expansion plans of the healthcare system, including the proposed Bluffton Community Medical Campus.
The hospital handled over 9,000 admissions last year and over 250,000 outpatient registrations. In addition they have expanded on-site training to include certification for future healthcare professionals and technicians.
An exciting part of his talk was the changing definition of healthcare services to include affordable housing and childcare.
Our speaker for our meeting on February 12 is Shannon GaNun.
She has been a communication professional for more than 30 years and has had the privilege of helping companies, associations, nonprofits, and Members of Congress develop clear, compelling messages to achieve their desired results.
She is now a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant who offers a unique blend of tactical knowledge and compassion to help business professionals become better leaders.
Shannon is also an instructor at Georgia Southern University, teaching public speaking classes to undergraduates and communication and leadership classes to professionals.
Her education includes a Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Leadership from Armstrong State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
When she’s not keeping her mind in peak condition via her communication and leadership training, Shannon keeps her body in peak condition through teaching yoga, Pilates, and group fitness classes.
Shannon and her husband Ed (a pilot and a retired Naval Officer and Aviator) have three grown children: Natalie, Jacqueline, and James. She is also active in her parish, St. Anne Catholic Church.
Its a go for our Maritime Tours and Sunset cruise for our 5th Wednesday on April 30, 2025. Sign up once invite hits your inbox as it is first come first serve ( 60 people max).
Regardless of issue, please let us know if something is going on to prevent you from attending our meetings. We have many members who can help, pray, or just call to lift your spirits.
Club Dues Invoices - please submit payment at your earliest convenience. Several Rotarians have outstanding balances from prior invoices - if you are unsure of who you are, please reach out to Don Kensey, Rotary Club of Bluffton Treasurer.
Do you worry about Alzheimer’s? We do not have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but we must find one. Finding a cure starts with you. Every year the CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) Fund gives research grants focused on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Have you given to the CART Fund this year? The CART Fund is dedicated to raising funds to provide “seed” money for cutting edge, high impact research in hopes of finding a cure/prevention for Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of the CART Fund is to encourage exploratory and developmental Alzheimer’s disease research projects within the United States. This is accomplished by providing financial support for the early and conceptual plans of those projects that may not yet be supported by extensive preliminary data but have the potential to substantially advance biomedical research. These projects should be distinct from those designed to increase knowledge in a well-established area unless they intend to extend previous discoveries toward new directions or applications.
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The Bluffton Rotary Club has a YouTube Channel! You will find previous guest speakers and other fun videos, so be on the lookout for more content in the future. All you have to do is create a YouTube account and subscribe...with 80+ current members, we can do better than eight subscriber's!! Link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TYzr9_xUE8Jfy-lniTt1A
Did you know ClubRunner is now available on your mobile device app store for FREE?!? Once downloaded, use your ClubRunner log-in. This will give you instant access to our member directory, events, news and other important information. Here is a video that highlights some of the features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFLu08meAHI&t=12s
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