June 27, 2001
This week's Bulletin was written by Linda Jalving.
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Walking into the new, improved Natural History Museum was a real treat. The 3 story atrium crowned with a skylight creates a modern, open and expansive atmosphere – a lovely place to enjoy breakfast. Besides “the usual” fare, our tasted buds enjoyed a delicious tomato tart, provided by Waters’ Catering.
At
7:30 AM, Collette thanked everyone for the wonderful demotion party and
introduced visiting guests and Rotarians.
She then introduced Lynn Hamilton. Lynn received a well deserved round
of applause for the wonderful job she has done this year in providing
interesting and diverse speakers for our meetings. She turned the meeting over to Steve Waterman who welcomed
us to the museum. Steve was on the
local committee that helped bring the exhibit “Epidemic! The World of Infectious Diseases” to
the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Approximately 50 million people worldwide are killed by infectious
diseases each year, and as diseases become antibiotic resistant, these numbers
may increase. Antibiotic resistant
infections are on the rise, and the problem needs to be addressed. Many of these strains are currently
untreatable. The 1990’s brought an
increase in epidemics, and Steve spoke about several of these. Emerging infectious diseases are
spreading because humans have become so mobile. The technology of animal organs to humans may also have an
effect, as may the globalization of the world’s food supply. Our public health
infrastructure provides a thin line between many of these viruses and the
public, and Steve feels we need to increase the number of public health
officials to “thicken that line.”
He then invited us to tour the exhibit at our leisure. Here’s another meeting that “You just had to be there!”
For more information, check out their website at www.sdnhm.org.
PROPOSED NEW MEMBER
Michael Sisson has been proposed as a new member. He will be inducted under the classification listed below unless written objection is received by our Club Secretary within ten days of the date of this Bulletin:
Michael Sisson
Classification: Financial Planning-Deferred Compensation
AXA Advisors
701 B St. Ste. 1500
San Diego, California 92101
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Remember -- the Club is dark for the 4th of July holiday. We will be back at the University Club July 11th.
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