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Cape Cod Times February 14, 2013

Welcome,

Please note to all vendors wishing to participate in this years show you may download and print out registration forms, floor plans and 2013 Marketing Participation Options forms from the left side column under downloads.

To save time you may use the writable registration form online save and send to the email address below.

As time goes on we will be updating so please check back.

For any further questions feel free to contact Joan Surtherland 508-237-1196 or jmsutherlandcc@aol.com

Thank you,

James Tvrdik

Dick Casper introduced Michael Lauf, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare.  Cape Cod Healthcare link http://www.capecodhealth.org . Michael has been the CEO of CCHC since December of 2010 and just prior to that time was the number 2 person for the corporation.  He, his wife and two children live in Sandwich. 

 Michael reviewed the mission statement, vision statement and values statement, all of which follow:

Mission Statement

To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.

Vision Statement

We will be the health service provider of choice for Cape Cod residents by achieving and maintaining the highest standards in health care delivery and service quality. To do so, we will partner with other health and human service providers as well as invest in needed medical technologies, human resources  and clinical services. Above all, we will help identify and respond to the needs of our community.

Values Statement

To be compassionate, respectful and professional in the way we deliver care. To be relentless in pursuing the highest standard of quality through continuous improvement, emphasizing the power of teamwork. To be honest, ethical and open in all our relationships. To be responsible stewards of the community`s resources by working efficiently and cost effectively. To serve all without regard to sex, race, creed, residence, national origin, sexual orientation or ability to pay.

 Cape Cod Healthcare has been recognized as more than once as the top performers in quality and patient care in the country.  They carry a strategic partnership with Partners and locally have developed a regional cancer network allowing patients to receive quality and consistent care close to their homes.  CCHC is an accountable care organization combing the effective and efficient practices of doctors and healthcare works into a continuum of care so people her on Cape Cod received the best possible care.

 In 2012 CCHC had a “profit” of $42 million, and over the last five years has turned its $130 million “profit” back in to the community.  CCHC has 4800 employees and 600 doctors as part of the system, with an average salary of $70,000 well above the $39,000 in the local economy.  CCHC is in the process of building a new emergency room to provide services to the 93,000 who use the busiest emergency room in Massachusetts during the months June through September.  It will include a purple zone for people who are mentally ill.  The intensive care unit will also have renovations. As the Cape has an older population, CCHC receives 67% of its reimbursement for care from Medicare/Medicaid.  Healthcare reform has been difficult. 

 Mr. Lauf also talked extensively about the health care reform with the major strong point being the information systems.  At this time, healthcare represents 18% of GDP, which is unsustainable.  He gave the example that in 2020, if the cost continue to rise, an individual with a salary of $90,000, will have family coverage with costs approaching 50% of the salary, a staggering amount.

 Several other examples where provided of where health care reform needed more work.  

Thank you, Michael, for a great presentation.  Log Editor: Lois André

John Reed introduced our student speaker:  Kinza whose family originated from Pakistan.  A senior at BHS, she wants to pursue a law career  She was born on Cape Cod - has sand in her shoes.  Has 2 sisters and one brother and the whole family recently visited Pakistan to visit family.  

Dick Casper introduced today’s speaker, Tom Lynch, Town Manager for Barnstable.  Dick referenced a low-stress; few-hours type of job was not how you would characterize the Town Manager’s.   Lynch took this post in June 2012, prior to which he had been assistant TM since 2007.  Prior to this, Lynch was executive director of Barnstable Housing Authority for 17 years and served 4 terms in House of Rep.  He lives in Centerville, is a BC grad, and received his Masters from Syracuse University.

Lynch explained that he trained to help emotionally and disturbed children, which has helped his career in public service greatly!  He had helped presidential and congressional campaigns,  served at the State House then in the Assembly of Delegates and has been slowly working his way down the ladder!

Lynch suggested that the current trend is to get people thinking outside the box.   He figures there are now so many people there, that he is thinking about going back into the box where some sound and tried-and true-ideas reside.  Here is what can be found in the four corners of his box:

1.  Talented individuals - to challenge conventional thinking, but then march to the same drum for the good of the community.  He inherited good people from John Klimm and has promoted Mark Ells to Assistant Town Manager and is seeking to fill the Supt'd of DPW now.
2.  One who is socially responsible and fiscally conservative.  He believes in balancing competing interests but finds this is always a challenge.
3.  Theory of management books:   taking the theory and putting into practice has to result in a product we can be proud of.  He showed us some of the books including the Ten Year Fiscal Forecast (the town charter requires this – in a time when Feds can't predict fiscal health 3 months out.)  T he Capital Plan for FY 13 - this started with Warren Rutherford, so the town could plan appropriately for needs and figure out funding.  The new plan soon out will call for $5 to 7 million in capital needs for school and municipal projects.  The Annual Budget – which can be found on the town's website.  Look up your pet topic (e.g. crime - and see the funding for street crimes prevention.)  
4.  Leadership – is different from management,  and includes working with town council and a variety of folks to see the vision of your town is put into place.   The town has 42 boards and commissions to help the work of the town.  Face to face meetings are good -but the 21st century demands new tools.  & nbsp; Citizen input and transparency has been promoted via various channels - including pushing info out to citizens to figure out on their own (and not depend on the bloggers.)  Inside Barnstable Town Government and Police Academy - multi-week academies are utilized as well as the monthly Barnstable Bulletin which is mailed or emailed.  Weekly e-news is sent to 3000+ folks with news from the Town Manager's office.  The town has a daily cable TV show  on the town's own station which airs 7 to 8 AM and is repeated from 8 to 9 AM.  Sarah Colvin is the host.  They have a 10 minute daily called Barnstable Today – with meetings of the past day reported out in a succinct way.  Barnstable iForum – go to www.town.barnstable.ma.us to sign up.  Here are daily posts to ask questions on issues (hard and soft.)  Barnstable is the only town in MA using this forum - which can generate points for users and you can win things (like lunch with Tom!)

Today, it was announced that Barnstable has chosen to work with city of Boston on a mobile app.  Buy it at the Apple App Store (Commonwealth connect) and using this you can report any issues or problems (e.g. potholes or signs down.)  These are ways to help people talk with the town vs. the few that go to Council meetings for public comment.  

When asked about the Governor's plan to raise income tax and lower sales tax - Lynch indicated that he thought the legislature would be reluctant to cut what is there (as much is earmarked for key use).  He has great confidence in Senate President Murray and knows they will  look at cuts vs. increases.  

When asked about the proposal to create 6 regions for housing authorities – He said this could actually help the Cape by spreading best practices and evening out distribution of low income housing- but he likes the local control system existing now.  

Medical marijuana - Dept. of Health has not issued regs for dispensaries - but 35 are to be established in first year.  Barnstable tried to be proactive to identify a medical marijuana district which would halt any grandfathered claims.  The Planning Board is holding a hearing on the 27th on this topic.  Other issues include where the plant is grown.  

Bonnie Smith Sylvester introduced Sebastian Sanchez, our exchange student from Lima, Peru.  We received an informative and entertaining presentation about Peru, Sebastian and the stature of Rotary in other countries.  Sebastian is 15, loves dogs, is/was very active in Interact in Lima.  His Interact club has delivered wheelchairs to the Middle East, books to the convents in Peru.  He is very appreciative the Cahill’s hospitality, where he is staying.  Sebastian is a please to listen to.  After President Bob gave Sebastian the hook, but invited him to come back

Welcome,

Please note to all vendors wishing to participate in this years show you may download and print out the registration forms and floor plans from the left side column under downloads.

To save time you may use the writable registration form online save and send to the email address below.

As time goes on we will be updating so please check back.

For any further questions feel free to contact Joan Surtherland 508-237-1196 or jmsutherlandcc@aol.com

Thank you,

James Tvrdik

Peter Audino introduced Carol Taylor of Brothers’ Brother organization, who led our book project in Nicaragua.  She traveled here from Pittsburgh to tell us about their organization, formed by a medical doctor in 1958 to help address the small pox scourge in Africa.  They now work to connect people’s resources with people’s needs. They distribute books, medical equipment, clothing and more. 

In a surprise to Carol,President Bob awarded her with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of her work on our behalf to enrich the students of Nicaragua.

Chip Bishop is the great-grandnephew of Joseph Bucklin Bishop, profiled in The Lion and the Journalist – The Unlikely Friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Bucklin Bishop.

He grew up in Woonsocket, R.I. and was graduated from Boston University. He has written extensively for radio and television news, newspapers and industry trade journals.

His wide-ranging career includes time as a disc jockey, youth drug counselor, aide to President Jimmy Carter, Capitol Hill lobbyist and marketing professional. Today, he is president of Chip Bishop Communications and Management, Inc., a marketing and communications consulting firm.

Chip is a member of the board of directors of the Biographers International Organization, and is a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Association and the executive committee of its New England Chapter. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife and business partner, Jane Nichols Bishop, and their two rambunctious black cats, Benjamin and Sabrina.

Chip serves his community as an elected member of the board of trustees of the Mashpee (MA) Public Library. He loves doo-wop music, old German stamps and the Red Sox, especially when they win.

John Terry introduced our speaker, Rev. Joe Marchio, Director of the Chatham Chorale and pastor of the Chatham Congregational Church.

            For a history of the chorale, go to www.chathamchorale.org  The Chorale is over 40 years old and was founded by Marjorie (Jerry) Bennett Morley and Dr. E. Robert  Harned in 1970.  Singers come from all over the Cape and is the only audition choir on the Cape. 

            About half of the 90 plus performers are retired and the remainder still working.  The current performance home hall is Mattakeese (sp) School. The first concert of the season is all Beethoven on November 18^th.  The chorale also has the Chamber Singers, which is a smaller group. 

            Rev. Marchio complimented the organization and work of the Chatham Chorale board and volunteers, as they do significant fundraising through fruit sales and other events, in addition to ticket sales.  Congratulations to the Chatham Chorale for providing inspiring music to us for over 40 years!!

Adm. Jeffrey Cook presented this video about the FIRST Robotics Competition.  For more information on FIRST goto http://www.usfirst.org/.

 

Andi Gesner of WE CAN with Sharon Hawkins and Club President Lois Andre