Open of Meeting - President Pam
 
President Pam welcomed members and guests as they arrived.  Her efforts were supported by Dick Myren, Jack Rosenberg and Steve Ross who were the crew working the greeter table.
 
Introduction of Guests
  • Carla Krcmarik introduced her guest, Diane Potheress, who sells health insurance.
  • Frank Rosenberg introduced Reno Zisa.
  • Ted Williams was warmly welcomed back after missing several meetings as he recuperated from recent health challenges.
Ace of Clubs Raffle - Steve Ross
 
Steve asked Logan Harper to draw the winning ticket, which was held by Frank Rosenberg.  After shuffling the cards, Frank drew the Ace of Clubs making him the winner of the large pot in addition to the weekly pot.
 
Happy Bucks - Ron Thompson
 
  • President Pam was the first to contribute announcing it was International Pale Ale (IPA) Day and presented a box of VooDoo Ranger Imperial Pale Ale to her No. 1 assistant - Ed Koeneman.
  • Ed Koeneman was happy for the pale ale 
  • John Pennypacker was very happy to see Ted Williams at the meeting.  He had enjoyed a good time in Flagstaff over the weekend.  He learned something new about golf on Monday.  He learned about the time dimension of golf.  The time between where his ball lands and where his grandson's ball lands.
  • Frank Rosenberg contributed saying he would miss the next two weeks as he will be off on a flying excursion.  The following week, he will also miss as he will be celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary with Amanda.
  • Don LaBarge contributed telling about a recent vacation to Vermont.  Don had moved from Vermont in 1966.  His father was the first of nine children.  The younger three of his father's siblings are just a little older than Don.  He was able to visit all three of those aunts.  He had a good time, but was ready to get home and back to work.  It was his first two-week vacation in a very long time.
  • Ted Williams was glad to be back.  He had gone into the hospital for a gall bladder operation.  While there, they uncovered a problem with his heart.   He had quadruple bypass.  He said he is feeling good now.  It was great to be back - so great he pledged to make a $100 contribution to the club.
  • Jay Stuckey said it was good to see everyone.  He thanked Ed for sharing his Star Wars enthusiasm on a regular basis.  He and Melissa downloaded  Disney Plus and have been watching Star Wars.
  • Dave Brauchler was happy the toothpaste Dr. Ron Thompson donated for the August service project.  He also announced that the Salvation Army continues to need help - Volunteers are needed from 8-10 on Wednesdays and 8-10 and 10-12 on Saturdays.
  • Dick Myren gave his traditional $2 for himself and Rod Daniels.  He reminded members to fill out the Happy $ form to help with accurately accounting for the donations made at our meetings.
  • Dan Coons was happy to be saving some bucks this week since Colleen was unable to attend and make generous pledges.
Announcements
 
  • Logan Harper showed a brief video of PDG David Simmer explaining the visioning process the club would be participating in on Saturday, August 6.  David is the Chair of the District Visioning Team.  The reason for having outside facilitators is to minimize the risk of club politics and any existing bias stifling input from the general membership.  The four-hour session should help the club find a vision shared by all and provide a framework to create an action plan to reach that vision.
  • Logan followed after the video by reminding members to complete the survey if they had not already done so, and to complete the writing exercise and bring it with them to the session.
 
Program - Gabrielle Turner - Iora Health
 
Logan Harper introduced the speaker - Gabby Turner - who has worked for Iora and One Medical for a little over a year.  She originally worked one on one with patients as a phlebotomist and operations assistant.  She quickly was able to see the quality of care Iora offered compared to other primary care offices.  Iora with One Medical is a primary care office designed for adults on Medicare.  Not only do they have dedicated care team members who help manage the health conditions of their patients, but they have doctors who have experience with chronic conditions and preventative care.  Patients of Iora with One Medical experience value-based care, convenient on-site labs, transportation, coordination of care with family/friends, hospitals and specialists, 24/7 triage accessibility, in-person and virtual appointments, and much more.  Their patients get to experience all of these benefits at no additional cost.
 
Gabby explained that Iora with One Medical works with a value-based care model vs. quantity.  The difference is that practices which are "quantity" based charge per visit, and the more visits they have with a patient, the more they get paid.  They are incented to have patients make repeat visits.  Value-based care is based on statistics validating improved conditions.  They are paid more because they help their patients avoid costly hospitalizations.
 
An advantage is the patients always see the same doctor - unless the doctor is on vacation or out sick.  
 
Gabby responded to some questions from those present.