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1 VOICE IN PATERSON NEWSLETTER THE PATERSON ROTARY CLUB # Hamilton Plaza Suite 1201 Paterson, New Jersey (973) MEETING EVERY 12:15 At The Brownstone 351 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522

2 VOICE IN PATERSON NEWSLETTER Rotary International Meeting: Thursday, 02/18/2016 R.I. President Ravi Ravidan The 32nd Meeting of our 104th year! V I P Newsletter Editor: Gloria Counsellor Rotary District 7490 District Governor Peter Wells President Jerry Traille President Elect John G. Susani Treasurer Peter Garafano, III Secretary Karen Fischer Past President Matthew Evans Sergeant at Arms Edmond Chip Tamar Club Parliamentarian Joseph Sterba Board of Directors Jerry Traille John G. Susani Susan Amoresano Erica Fischer-Kaslander Matthew Evans Joseph Dino, Jr. Beth Cochran Betty Garger Bonnie Sirower Peter Garafano Karen Fischer Joseph Sterba Vincent Iannaccone Gloria Counsellor

3 As a Rotarian, I will: ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in all my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve the quality of life in my community and in the world. 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. 5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians. 1. Is it the TRUTH? THE ROTARY FOUR WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK DO OR SAY 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

4 President Elect John Susani opened our meeting today at 12:15 Invocation: Gloria Counsellor Pledge of Allegiance: Art Scialla Songs: God Bless America Our Welcoming Committee Gladys Bayon and Tony Pecci Guests Today Visiting Rotarian PDG Robert Tedesco guest of Gloria Counsellor Arthur Scialla, Jr. guest of dad Art Scialla Orlando Cruz guest of Jamie Dykes Janelle Grant guest of mom Rosie Grant Mohammed Uddin guest of John Susani Bob Schoeling guest of Art Scialla Linda Bittman guest of Sue Amoresano Rich Grosso visiting Rotarian from Wayne A.M. Joe Orlando visiting Rotarian from Paramus Rotary David Reeth visiting Rotarian from Caldwell Maureen Cameron visiting Rotarian from Paramus Rotary

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS R.Y.L.A. (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) program comes back to NJ. June First come first served. Student interviews should begin ASAP. We would like to send three students if possible. Rotary Birthday Celebration to be held at The Paterson Museum at 5:30 P.M. February 23, 2016 Refreshments will be served. Event is cohosted by the three Paterson Rotary Clubs. Christina Deutsch will be setting up a Rotary Exhibit Table. Sheri Ferreira is doing the press releases. ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE INNER HARBOR, BALTIMORE, MD. Royal Sonesta Marriot Hotel April 28 May 1, 2016 see Gloria for more details and sign up sheet. Rotary Leadership Institute at West Orange High School on March 9, Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up! Paterson Rotary s Annual Beefsteak Comedy Night with huge door prizes will be held on April 5. $65.00 pp or $60.00 pp for a table of ten. Peter Garafano is working on scheduling a Karaoke/Hot Dog Night in February. Erica Kaslander spoke about Read Across America which will take place on February 26 th. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! I am very happy and proud to report that Paterson Rotary Club #70 (that s us!) will have an Interact Club in John F. Kennedy High School. President Elect John Susani, Rosie Grant and Beth Cochran met with JFK Principal on Wednesday. Rosie Grant will be leading this team.

6 PROGRAM Health Care Guest Speaker Kevin Slavin C.E.O. St. Joseph s Hospital Program Chair John Susani introduced Mr. Kevin Slavin who is a native of Trenton, New Jersey. Mr. Slavin has been C.E.O. of St. Joseph s Hospital for twelve years, coming to St. Joe s from St. Claire s Health Care System in Morris County. On the national scene, he tells us that the coming elections are of interest because of the future of the Affordable Care Act. The hospital benefits from ACA because of better coordination of patient care, health and wellness goals and the changing payment model. Mr. Slavin reports that St. Joe s provides coverage for its 5,200 employees and their dependents. Insurance groups are attempting mergers which will be opposed by the American Medical Association. Also Pharma costs are rising and under attack. There are incentives and penalties in place to insure that information technology is updated. As far as the State of New Jersey is concerned, he tells us that now that Governor Christie is back he has announced his budget. Subsidies for charity care are currently on hold but the good news is that the Governor has expanded Medicaid and more people are insured on the Exchanges. St. Joe s is a Tier One hospital. On the community level property taxes are a huge issue. St. Joe s is currently tax exempt due to its charity care status and they are looking to preserve that. Mr. Slavin tells us that all incoming patients should check to see if the medical team that will attend you during your stay takes your insurance. Finding that out at the beginning will eliminate receiving surprise bills from different doctors, anesthesiologists, radiologists etc.

7 St. Joseph s is a premier Catholic Health Care System with strategic planning process in place for future. They will remain Catholic sponsored by The Sisters of Charity Health Care System. St. Joe s also owns St. Vincent s Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Grove, NJ and its own Home Care Agency in Totowa. St. Joseph s Hospital is a Children s Hospital, a Trauma Center with a strong academic center and teaching program. They are also doing robotic surgeries. In addition, there are initiatives to get more engaged in the community and to increase marketing and branding in the community. Mr. Slavin then took questions and a lively discussion ensued. He ended his presentation with a warm and humorous anecdote about the well-loved Sister Jane Brady, his predecessor. Thank you Mr. Slavin and program chair John Susani for giving us a very interesting and informative presentation about St. Joseph s Hospital, a premier hospital in our community. Kevin Slavin C.E.O. St. Joseph s Hospital and John Susani

8 THE AMERICAN S CREED I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect Union, and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. William Tyler GOD BLESS AMERICA! God Bless our men and women in our Military! Please keep them in your prayers!

9 HAPPY DOLLARS $ Happy dollars collected today by Sheri Ferreira 50/50 No winners today be here next week to try your luck The pot is growing! Join us next Thursday! Don t miss another opportunity for great food, fun, and good old Rotary fellowship! We pray for all of our members, family and friends who are suffering illness or other adversities Wishing a speedy recovery to Chip Tamar and PDG Joe Gibbs. Quote of the Day Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise. George Washington Carver Remember Paterson Rotary is on the web at and you can also find us on FACEBOOK! If you are on Facebook, be sure to friend Paterson Rotary! Show your support! Bring a Guest! Have Fun! Learn something new! Meet new people! Enjoy the great food!. Help us help our youth and our community! Your Reporter today, Gloria Counsellor

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