Ron Fowler and the Padres Next Meeting
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Vol. 105, No. 34 March 21, 2019 SAN DIEGO ROTARY CLUB Ron Fowler and the Padres Next Meeting Club 33 had a fast start to an using performance-enhancing drugs action-packed program on (PEDs), could perform in their mid-30s and Next Meeting: March 21: the Inspirational were getting 10-year contracts. With PEDs Moment by Frank Pavel; under control, the world has changed and in March 28 Pledge and patriotic song by baseball: “32 is the new 36.” The Club 33 Singers accompa- In a 2016 study, top performers on Dr. Benjamin Maxwell nied by Bryan Verhoye; and the mound and at the plate have been in Medical Director News by Wendy Urushima- professional baseball six or fewer years. Tom Gable Editor Conn, sponsored by Toni They generate some 75 percent of the pro- Inpatient Psychiatry, Giffin. Michael Anderson duction, yet 75 percent of the salaries go to Rady Children’s Hospital provided a recap of the hugely successful those with seven years or more in the busi- Camp Enterprise weekend, with 70 high ness. Ron said huge money will be going to school juniors from 25 different schools and the younger people who have a future of 40 Rotarians being entrepreneurial in creat- performance. Agents and older players Dr. Maxwell is a child and ado- ing and launching businesses. The named nearing the end of their contracts don’t like lescent psychiatrist with an inter- winner of the Spirit of Camp Enterprise: Mi- it. “We are in a performance industry; per- est in general clinical care, edu- chael Maggiora. form and you get the money,” Ron said. In cation, mental health integration Michael Brunker provided a base- 2021, the league with negotiate new agree- into primary care settings, and ball-oriented Art Moment, starting with Pet- ment with the players union and he hopes global mental health. co Park being a work of art and named the the issues are better understood and accept- No. 1 ballpark in the U.S. Park sculptures ed. honor Jerry Coleman, Trevor Hoffman and On local performance, Ron said the He currently serves as Medical Tony Gwynn. Michael offered a quick tour Padres have the youngest team in its histo- Director of Inpatient Psychiatry of baseball memorabilia at The Jackie Rob- ry, having built a great pipeline of talent at Rady Children’s Hospital-San inson YMCA. through its farm system. The pool of skilled Diego and is an Assistant Profes- The baseball and art theme became athletes is so good they will be shuttling sor at University of California, more colorful as Michael introduced us to players back and forth to their minor league San Diego in the Department of the works of Kadir Nelson whose early artis- clubs, depending on needs during the sea- Psychiatry. tic talents at Crawford High School led to a son. scholarship to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, In February, the Padres shook up Dr. Maxwell’s presentation will New York. Nelson’s first breakthrough suc- the baseball world when they signed in- focus on the trends in behavioral cesses came from his paintings depicting fielder Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 Negro Leagues baseball scenes, including million contract through the 2028 season, health challenges seen in youth Jackie Robinson. He has contributed to many the largest for a free agent in Major League in San Diego. He will discuss books and his work has been featured in a history. A four-time All-Star and two-time what is being done to improve range of media, from Sports Illustrated mag- Gold Glove Award winner, Machado, 26, access to mental healthcare for azine to covers of The New Y orker. You has posted a .282 career average, with 175 children. can click here to view Michael’s Art Mo- home runs, 513 RBI, 296 walks and 522 ment slides. runs scored in 926 career games. Moving into the art of the deal, Ron said the starting pitching corps Chair of the Day Chris Sichel introduced is the youngest in the league and deep in Ron Fowler, Executive Chairman of the Pa- talent. The relief pitching is arguably the dres. Ron, who grew many successful busi- best in baseball. With the addition of Ma- nesses in the beverage industries, and his chado at third base, the infield should be wife, Alexis, have been major supporters of among the top in fielding and hitting. He SDSU and USD, plus local causes such as said player’s representatives and others Monarch School and Make-a-Wish Founda- have commented on the high spirits of the tion. team during Spring training in Peoria, Ari- Ron started with an overview of zona. “There is a great vibe about the Pa- George Kaplan changes underway in the world of baseball, dres in the Cactus League,” he said. “The Chair of the Day driven by analytics being used to drive most older guys feel it and the younger ones are decisions, including contract sizes, and play- embracing it.” (Note: as of March 22, the ers taking better care of themselves early in Padres were atop the Cactus League with a their careers. Ten years ago, players were 15-9 record.) Continued on page 2 QUICK BITS Ron Fowler CALENDAR Continued from page 1 RESCHEDULED! The Padres hit their 50th anniversary this ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT CLUB 33 GOLF— LIBERTY STATION CONFER- year and Ron said the club will be celebrating the ENCE CENTER UNLESS OTHER- FINAL ROUND fans and great moments. The club will be partnering WISE NOTED Our final round has with 10 charities in 2019 and give $50,000 to each. been rescheduled to Questions focused on the acquisition of Ma- March MAY 3 at the San Diego Country chado. Marten Barry asked about the internal rate of Club. Click here for more details return on the $300 million investment. Fowler said and how to register. the team felt Machado was the best third baseman 28 Dr. Ben Maxwell, Inpatient available and so they invested, including a capital Psychiatry, Rady Children’s Thursday, April 4 is call with the partners. They except to lose eight fig- Hospital PICTURE DAY ures in 2019, half that in 2020 and break even in for the 2019-20 Mem- 2021. “We have to win and (acquiring Machado) is April ber Directory. a step big time to help us win,” Fowler said. The This will be your one Padres like him. His heart is in wanting to build the 4 Robert Gleason - Federal and only opportunity to have a new team and win championships.” Reserve professional photo taken for the ros- On getting into the competition to acquire ter if you need one. Our photogra- Machado, Ron said the Padres thought about $175 11 Dr. Thomas Buchholz- pher will be available before and million as an initial price. The team learned they after our meeting. needed to offer $250 million to get a meeting. They Scripps MD Anderson brainstormed on a creative offer to get to $300 mil- Cancer Center SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL lion because the agent said the number had to start ROTARIANS AT WORK DAY, with a “3”. GROTARIAN EVENTS SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Ron and Peter Seidler, general partner, said Rotarians At Work (RAW) Day they had to meet with Manny and his wife. Macha- happens the last Saturday in April Scripps Memorial Hospital La do’s wife, Yainee, is sister of Yonder Alonso’s wife, Jolla (Schaetzel Center, Great each year. Started in 2006 as a joint who played for the Padres in 2012-15. She praised effort between two Rotary Districts Hall) San Diego and said it would be a great match. Ron March 26 at 5:30 pm (one in the United States and one in and Peter agreed they could go to $300 million and Mexico), Rotarians at Work Day 9890 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla were ready to start medical testing and other due Cost: $15 per person continues to grow. Each year, Clubs diligence when the phones started ringing and social around the world identify a hands- media exploded with news of the deal. The agent We will have an exclusive medi- on project that all members can par- had leaked it to media, without a contract. Ron said ticipate in to help their local com- cal briefing and tour of Scripps the Padres moved quickly the next few days to get Memorial Hospital La Jolla with munity. medical testing done and sign a contract. its chief operations executive, “We have the right guy,” Fowler said, “and Cindy Steckel, PhD, RN, and sev- We will have our list of available the Padres faithful are looking forward to seeing projects with registration on Thurs- eral of her esteemed colleagues. him in action along with the youth movement.” Together, they will present on day, March 28 at our meeting. Be ——————————————— sure and see our RAW Committee aspects of its almost 100-year in the lobby to sign up and pick up a history and showcase select areas t-shirt. Friends and family are wel- of excellence, including Scripps come to join in on this day of ser- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Prebys Cardiovascular Institute vice! Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Frank and Barbey Family Emergency Pavel, Sr. and Dr. Frank Pavel, Jr. on the and Trauma Center. Tours of BIRTHDAYS passing of their family matriarch, Marilyn “Prebys” and “Barbey” will im- Pavel, on Friday, March 15, 2019. mediately follow. March Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers A lovely Charcuterie board along Glenn Goltz 25 during this difficult time.