Rotary Club of Tampa North

District 6890 ~ Club # 4293 Chartered 1954 A 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club

May 4, 2020 Volume 2019-2020, Issue 31 Today’s Speaker: Andrew Warren Andrew Warren was elected as State Attorney of Florida's 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, in November 2106. Warren leads an office of approximately 130 prosecutors and 300 total employees whose mission is to build a safer community while promot- ing justice and fairness for everyone in the criminal justice system. Since taking office on January 3, 2017, Warren has been reforming our local criminal justice system. He has been tough on violent crimi- nals, fraudsters, and repeat offenders who threaten the safety of our neighborhoods. He has utilized innovative reforms and created successful diversion programs to hold low-level offenders accountable while steering them away from the downward spiral of the system, including civil citation programs for juveniles and adults. Warren has focused on treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation for offenders with substance abuse and mental illness in order to reduce recidivism rather than further the revolving door of the criminal justice system. He has minimized poverty traps that criminalize people because they are poor. He has embraced data-driven approaches that improve safety, cut crime, and save taxpayer dollars. Additionally, Warren has emphasized transparency and civic engagement to build trust with the community that he serves. Warren previously served as a federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice. After initially prosecuting street crime in Washington, DC, he spent the majority of his career with the Justice Department prosecuting complex financial all across the country—crimes that victimized retirees, investors, and taxpayers. Among other high-profile cases, he successfully prosecuted Robert and other executives at Stanford Financial Group for orchestrating one of the largest in history, a $7 billion . As a prosecutor, Warren earned multiple acco- lades from the Justice Department and federal law enforcement agencies, including the 2013 Attor- ney General Award for Trial Litigation. He has lectured and served on panels across the United States and abroad regarding criminal justice, and he was an instructor at the Justice Department’s national training center. Warren studied economics and political science at Brandeis University before receiving his law degree from Columbia University. Following law school, he clerked in federal district court in San Francisco and then practiced complex criminal and civil litigation with an international law firm in New York and Washington, DC. Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Warren returned home to the Sunshine State to continue his public service. He lives in Tampa with his wife and two daughters.

1 Upcoming Meetings May 11 Club Assembly May 18 Bart Azzarelli, National Christian Foundation May 25 No meeting in observance of Memorial Day Jun 1 Cindy Stuart, Hillsborough County School Board Inform ~ Inspire ~ Ignite

Quote of the Day “Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.”

~ Charles Dickens, English writer, 1812-1870

C.A.R.T. ~ What’s Shaving Got to Do with It? Rotary Connects the World: Updated 03/31/2020 The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention By Linda M. Johnson June 20-26, 2020 Thank YOU to all the clubs who helped Linda Johnson and team to reach the $40,000 goal: Mark your calendar for 20-26 June for an exciting Auburndale, Brandon 86, Highlands County, opportunity to gather online with the family of Lake Placid, Lake Wales Noon, Lakeland, Rotary for our first online convention. Lakeland Christina, New Tampa, New Tampa Noon, Sebring Noon, Sebring Sunrise, Tampa Now more than ever, Rotary Connects the North, Tampa Rotaract and Tampa Westchase. World: The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention will Remember, join you with Rotary participants around the 100% of every world during a time of unprecedented donation goes di- challenges. rectly to innova-

Together, we’ll still experience the spirit of tive research grants, working Rotary, be inspired by innovation, celebrate our resilience, and explore how clubs are addressing towards finding a cure for Alzhei- COVID019. Experience Rotary in action during our Flag Ceremony, witness the power of mer’s/Dementia. A connection during our general sessions, learn new ways to engage with Rotary during our Win-Win situation! Now what breakout sessions, find inspiration from our global speakers, and much more. happens? Past President of We have never needed Rotary—and we have Tampa Rotaract, Jon Strippoli, will shave his never needed each other—more than we do majestic beard; Past President of Florida now. We hope to see you online, because Now Polytechnic University, Yassir Bello, will shave More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World. his head; and Linda Johnson will also shave her head! Stay tuned for the actual event!!!

2 Mark Your Calendars! Jun 20-26 ~ The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention Jun 30 ~ Tampa North Installation Dinner, TTG&CC, 6:00 p.m. 2020-2021 Aug 3 ~ Visit of 2020-2021 District Governor Mark Scolnick

“The 4-Way Test” by The King N Trio Chorus—The Rotary Four-Way Test:  Is it the TRUTH?  Is it FAIR to all concerned?

 Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Now many years ago, 1932, his company was headed down. He knew not what to do. Then, Herbert Taylor started on a quest. To keep his team from certain doom, he wrote the 4-Way Test

Chorus—The 4-Way Test

Adopted some years later by Rotarians worldwide, some simple rules for dealing with the people by your side. A guide for life’s decisions, no doubt one of the best. Just 24 quite simple words, (pause) The 4-Way Test!

Chorus—The 4-Way Test - Then Repeat: Will it be BENEFICIAL...

Rotarians in Lithuania and the United States Promote the Use of Bubble Helmets to Help Patients Avoid Mechanical Ventilators By Arnold R. Grahl Rotarians in Lithuania and Chicago, Illinois are using their influence to promote the use of “bubble helmets” and potentially lessen the need for mechanical ventilators for COVID-19 patients who struggle to breathe on their own. “Traditional ventilators used with intubation are a painful intervention into the body and require trained medical staff,” says Viktorija Trimbel, a member of the Vilnius Lituanica club. “There’s also a shortage of the drugs used for sedation. But you don’t have to be sedated with helmets.” Bubble helmets are noninvasive and supply oxygen without the need for intubation, a procedure where a tube is inserted down a patient’s throat. A helmet fits over a patient’s head with a rubber collar that can be adjusted around the neck. The collar has ports that can deliver oxygen and air. A three-year study several years earlier found that using this kind of helmet helped more patients with res- piratory distress avoid intubation than masks, another noninvasive method. The patients’ overall outcomes were also much improved. The helmets can be used in any room equipped with a wall oxygen supply, not just an intensive care unit. “You want to avoid intubation for as long as you can, because generally the mortality rate on intubation is fairly high,” said Aurika Savickaite, a registered nurse and member of the Chicagoland Lithuanians (Westmont ) club. Savickaite launched a website to encourage collaboration and link manufacturers, clinicians, and funding sources and has spoken with media outlets in the United States. Because of trade restrictions and borders being closed, most countries are on their own. There’s a Facebook group where people are designing their own helmets using balloons and plastics. Some may think it’s funny, but it’s also inspiring. The helmet part is not rocket science, as long as it works with the connectors. It is believed this has very big potential. Savickaite feels Rotary is in a strong position to find solutions to problems caused by the pandemic. Through Rotary, we’re able to connect so many people around the world, “she said. “It’s a great way to collaborate in this battle.”

3 District 6890 Foundation Issues One Million Meals Challenge By Lisa Kaiser Hickey Feeding Tampa Bay reports that the demand for meals has doubled due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Many people who never needed help before now need our help just to survive. Seniors all over our area go hungry. We must act! Rotary District 6890, along with its Rotary District 6890 founda- tion, is issuing this challenge to Rotarians and to the general public in our four counties: Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands and Hardee. “We are hearing from our Clubs that we need to act now,” said Rotary District 6890 Foundation President Gary Gunter. “As Walter Oles, President Elect of the New Tampa Club told me, “We need to go Big!”,” said Gunter. “We challenge everyone who can spare some of your money to join us and raise the funds for one million meals during the month of May,” said Rotary District 6890 Governor Kip Kipnis. We are asking everyone to give what they can, be it $30, $50 or $100 or more. Our goal is to raise $100,000 from the public and from Rotarians, which will then be matched dollar for dollar by generous donors, creating $200,000 in donations which will result in one million meals,” Kipnis declared. To donate right away, visit our Rotary District 6890 website at www.rotary6890.org. Donations will be made through PayPal which charges a small processing fee and this amount will be paid by our Rotary District 6890 Foundation, so 100% of your donation will go to meals. You may also donate by writing a check to the Rotary District 6890 Foundation and sending it to:

Joyce Gunter, Treasurer Rotary District 6890 Foundation, Inc. 19120 Nature Palm Lane Tampa, FL 33647

“Together, we can get people back on their feet and we can get Central Florida moving forward again towards a brighter future!” said Kipnis. About Rotary District 6890: Our District is a network of 38 clubs and 1700 Rotarians residing in Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough and Polk counties. Rotary is the oldest and largest service organi- zation in the world. About Rotary District 6890 Foundation: Our Foundation supports the charitable efforts of clubs and members in our District. It has a significant focus on Disaster Relief. About Feeding Tampa Bay: Feeding Tampa Bay is part of Feeding America network and focuses on providing food to the hundreds of thousands of food insecure families in the 10-county area of West Central Florida. For inquiries or further information, contact: Gary Gunter, President, Rotary District 6890 Foundation at [email protected]. Cell phone 813-732-4203

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