Rotary Meeting
June 21, 2022
We will had a guest Speaker Sandra from BagitCancer.org
Happy Bucks
John – happy that he had a wonderful meal at Laura’s and a wonderful installation of Laura and congratulated Randy on a job well done.
Cindy – great progress with the outbound foreign exchange students, one of the inbound students decided to go to school instead we will have one from Spain and one from Demark.
Harold – first day of summer
Adam – went to a conference for his job what a great way to be inspired.
Sulee – Survived baby setting a five-year-old and a 2-year-old.
Randy –
Lynne- happy with the rain and seconded what John had to say about the evening.
- Speaking of conversations I was listening to the radio the other day and the announcer was talking to a woman who had been married four times. And he said can you tell me about your four husbands. When I was young, I married a banker and then when I was in my 40’s I married a circus ring master, then in my 60’s I married a preacher and then most recently a funeral director and the announcer said that’s an interesting variety of four husbands and she said yes, I married one for the money, two for the show three to get ready and four to go.
Kathy- Said the party was lovely and fun and happy for a little rain
Mary – Happy to be setting outside and grateful for family, who has been out to help. Laura sent a shout out to Mary for all the arrangements she made for the installation.
Becky- Said she was babysitting Saturday. Happy to have grandbabies.
Bob-Not happy with his audio.
Don –He also said Saturday night was wonderful and thanked Randy for all his work and appreciated the review of what the club reviewed. Happy it’s his wife’s birthday- Happy Birthday Kathy.
Laura – Said the summary of the accomplishments last year it was Randy’s leadership we were able to accomplish so much, and we have a high bar to meet this year.
Sandra – Happy that she gets to spend a lot of time with her granddaughter.
Announcements: Mary – Randy will be back in Tucson on July 13th. Kathy if anyone want to help this Saturday to move gravel this weekend let her know.
Laura will drop off Don’s banner today.
Next week is zoom only 4th Tuesday, what about July 5th, we can continue to meet if everyone wants to. Most everyone thought let’s meet.
Dennis & Andy are sick, Peter is off traveling
Sandra from Bag it Cancer www.bagitcancer.org
What is self-advocacy at Bagit – the ability to communicate ones needs.
Here are the ways:
- Tips on How to Be Your Own Advocate.
- Use your Bag It My Companion Guidebook to stay organized, track your own information, and as a handy source for reliable resources.
- Assemble and work closely with all the members of your healthcare team who have your best interests in mind.
- Educate yourself about your specific cancer so you can make informed decisions about your treatment and care.
- Visit only reliable websites for cancer information. (see Resources section of My Companion Guidebook)
- Thoroughly understand your health insurance policy.
- Request copies of all of your medical records and test results to store in My Companion Guidebook. You can refer back to them and provide as a back-up copy in case they get lost
- Ask lots of questions – about your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, possible side effects, and available resources for yourself and your loved ones.
- Bring someone with you to every appointment and let them know how they can help you.
- Use the My Appointments Summary Log found in My Companion Guidebook to write down your questions in advance of appointments. Make sure you fully understand the answers provided and take notes.
- Take an active role in managing your care. Consider getting a second opinion. • Express fully and honestly what you need and want—to your healthcare team, caregivers, family members, and friends.
- Keep your healthcare team updated on any changes in your health. Fully and promptly report symptoms and side effects during and after treatment. • When challenges arise, problem solve and negotiate to achieve your goals and ensure you have the best care and support you need.
- Ask others for help. Having a loved one or friend advocate on your behalf is a form of self-advocacy.
Questions:
Laura – Do you find that people are hesitant to talk frankly about their medical needs. Patients know it’s ok to speak up because the health care team really want that.
Write your question down and be prepared with them.
Becky – Having communication with the caregivers for the doctors’ appointments
Kathy- what about doctors that don’t listen to you - Sandra said be assertive and if need be change doctors.