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.
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.
This week marks 110 years since Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. It also is 30 years since Rotary launched its campaign to rid the world of polio.
2 toilet blocks are in final stage out of 12. Richardson East Rotary is funding a major part of the development through a global grant. Attached are pictures from the construction.
Celebrating Rotary’s anniversary
