SIX LOCAL DENTISTS HONORED FOR DEDICATED SERVICE AT THE ROTARY/NETWORK DENTAL CLINIC
Dentists honored for their consistent efforts at Richardson's Rotary/NETWORK Dental clinic: from left, Drs. Terri Train, Vanitha Gowda, Susan Aten, (clinic founders Doug Crosby & Mark Denny in center), Larry Korenman, Candice Hutcheson and Jack Bodie.
The six dentists all practice in Richardson, and according to clinic founders Doug Crosby and Mark Denny, they are always among the first to volunteer for shifts at the clinic. Denny also said that occasionally there are procedures that can't be handled in the clinic, so the doctors take the patients back to their offices for treatment.
Richardson East Rotary recognized the dentists with the Paul Harris Award, one of Rotary International's highest recognitions.
Crosby told the gathering that in its 5.5 year existence, the clinic has had more than 40 dentists do volunteer work. The clinic is housed at the NETWORK of Community Ministries in Richardson and serves students in the Richardson ISD who are uninsured and not eligible for government-sponsored free dental treatment.
A few statistics from the clinic: 573 patients have been treated, 379 teeth pulled, 470 teeth filled, 97 root canals have been performed, 16 orthodontic procedures have been handled and 45 crowns have been placed.
It is not too late to attend this year's District Conference in Kerrville, Tx. The conference convenes at 7:30am next Friday, April 17th at Inn of the Hills. You can still register online.
Registration is simple. The cost is only $230/person. Registering your spouse as well will insure that he/she gets to hear dynamic speakers, watch excellent entertainment, eat delicious food, and hear about exciting things that are going on in our district. We are also offering a round-trip bus to the event for only $75 a person, so register early for this as seats are limited. Excursions will be open for registration on March 1.
After you register, be sure that you call 800-292-5690 to reserve your room at the low, discounted rate of $103 a night. This will be a vacation to remember for your whole family with fun, fellowship, and facts about Rotary’s impact on the world that will make you proud to be a Rotarian.
Richardson East Rotary Club provides funding for Girls Toilet Construction in India. The pictures show the construction in progress at Tiruvarur, one of the 12 toilet blocks.
This Sunday, 12 April, marks 60 years since Jonas Salk’s inactivated polio vaccine was declared “safe, effective and potent.” We are now in a better position than ever to eradicate polio, but we have a narrow window of opportunity to advance on our progress and achieve a polio-free world. Find out what you can do to help.
Five students from three Richardson high schools entertained Richardson East Rotary Club in the Four-Way Test Speech Contest. The students used their creativity and speech/debate skills to spin their own interpretation of the test, which asks: (1) Is it the truth, (2) is it fair to all concerned, (3) will it build good will and better friendships and (4) will it be beneficial to all concerned? From left, Elizabeth Martinez, Pearce HS junior; Peridon Castile, Berkner junior; Mubarrat Choudhury, Richardson HS senior; Jack Biggerstaff, Pearce junior; and Saminul Haque, Richardson HS sophomore. Biggerstaff won the competition and will represent Richardson East Rotary at the District Four-Way Test Speech Contest.
In any given year, more than 500,000 young people participate in Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Rotary Youth Exchange, and New Generations Service Exchange. These programs have made a positive difference in our world for decades. We’ve developed leaders through RYLA, built international understanding through Rotary Youth Exchange, and worked side-by-side with Interactors and Rotaractors to take action in our communities. But, just like Rotary, these programs have never received the recognition they deserve. Members of the public often don’t know about our programs, why they matter, and how they are connected to Rotary’s story.
Now our programs have a visual identity that makes that connection to Rotary more clear. When we talk about Interact, RYLA, Rotary Youth Exchange, and Rotaract, community members will know that these young leaders are connected to Rotary and that these clubs and programs are Rotary experiences. We hope our effort builds on the memories, positive feelings, and leadership skills you’ve developed and gives you new ways to share your story. After all, there is no better Rotary brand than you. You are Rotary’s values in action. You are our voice. And together we can share your Rotary experience with even more young leaders worldwide.
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Finishing what Jonas Salk started
