Dr. Lendley C. (Lynn) Black
Obstacles to Surmount: Establishing the Normal School at Duluth
Chancellor Black will provide a history of UMD and how Duluth came together to help build and support UMD which this year celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Changing of the Guard
At this last meeting of the Rotary year we welcome the incoming officers and directors and recognize those who have completed their service.
Highlights from Last Week’s Meeting
By Rob Hofmann
Before our ZOOM meeting began, President
Michelle Buria asked: “What do Rotarians like to cook the most?” Among some of the more exotic creations was
Jeff Bradt’s pemmican, an indigenous food made of pulverized dried meat, fruits and fats introduced to early western European explorers by Native Americans.
Geiger Yount is known for her English muffins, mac & cheese (with eggs added), and for a Southern flare – okra and corn. Pizza in a variety of presentations was very popular:
Tom Wheeler enjoys “pizza soup”.
Paul Helstrom likes pizza the old fashion way - HOT - from his new pizza oven. Other palate pleasures included
Phil Strom’s “once tried, and never to be tried again” –
Haggis, and
Zack Walters’ ”Never tried, and by golly – never will try” –
Fried Madagascar Beetles
Pemmican
Haggis & Scotch
Tom Wheeler took a deserved break from Arizona Rattle Snake Hunting to provide the Rotary Reflection inspired by today’s program: An Audacious Vision as presented by our own Jeff Bradt. Tom pointed out that some of the most outstanding programs are delivered by fellow Rotarians.
Fellowship announcements began with Zack Walters sharing that his Jungle Boy Boxing Gym
is now open, and he is once again surrounded by the young that he so happily serves as trainer and mentor. Jeff Iisakka recalled his work on the Camden Hill project while at Kraus-Anderson. With the retirement of Jeff Iisakka, Dan Markham saw to the completion of the project. Guests of Jeff Bradt included Dave Hartford, administrator of Cambia Hills of East Bethel, and Ken Johnson, the TKDA architect.
President Michelle Buria made a call for volunteers for the Wednesday June 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Club Project at the Heritage Sports Center. There we will help produce personal protective equipment (PPE). This will be a hands-on community service project in the best tradition of Rotary Club #25. In consideration for our participation we have the prospect of generating a contribution to our very own Rotary Club of Duluth Foundation of up to $1,000. So contact President Michelle Buria directly or go to the Club Website and sign up for this event!
Chair of the Day
Zack Walters introduced our speaker
Jeff Bradt. Cambia Hills of East Bethel was many years and a few struggles in the making. It required bold vision, strong leadership, a board of directors willing to draw almost half of The Hills financial reserves to build this $30 million-dollar facility. From the beginning, Cambia Hills of East Bethel had to be unique. It had to be treatment facility for children that would raise the standard of care for children’s mental health treatment facilities everywhere. Why? Answer: The #1 cause of death among youth ages 10 to 14 and 15 to 24 is suicide. A dire statistic. Suicide is three times more the cause of death than from cancer. So, what makes Cambia Hills different? Every detail from facility design to therapy is to support the child. Unlike other facilities, Cambia Hills surprises and delights its residents with open spaces, sunlight expansive views of the outdoors, and a comprehensive approach to healing. A promise is made: “You will not be the same person leaving as the person you were coming in”. The science-based work, with research and publishing, strives to treat the whole child – emotionally and cognitively. The approach of
Brain Mapping which is the rewiring of responses that focuses on the brain’s social and emotional circuitry is applied in order to facilitate healing. This approach is deeper than traditional talk therapy. The power of a HUG can modify destructive thoughts and behaviors.
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