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Kent Bohls
Rotarian of the Month
Kent is a proud Texas, born in Taylor, Texas. He cherishes his family legacy caring his mother's maiden name, Kent and Lee for his father Leon. Kent was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran in Taylor. He received his BA degree from the University of Texas as did his father, wife Joan, three children, his brothers and two nephews. He graduated from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and was ordained in 1974. Kent served congregations in Stonewall, Odessa and in Gethsemane, Austin until he retired in 2014. Kent loves to create community wherever he serves, whether through education, Habitat for Humanity, border ministry or traveling with groups from church around the world. He loves his family history and is active in the annual Pfluger Family reunions in writing and collecting Pfluger, Bohls and Kent family histories. Kent loves living with Joan at the 9E Ranch with his Texas longhorns, and in Angel Fire, New Mexico. He loves his six grandchildren, and believes in Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self" as he celebrates life as an adventure.
Pastor Kent Bohls
Kent in Korea at exchange son's wedding (Dong Hoon Jung)
Kent and Joan
At District conference where he has done Celebration of Life for 6 years.
Kent Bohls with grandchildren at 9E Ranch
Service above self.
Kent with grandchildren at 9E Ranch
International Convention with Jessica Medcalf.
September 27 come to Bat Cruise and help celebrate Kent's 75th birthday.
Global Grant – Mobile Medical Unit (Host Club – RC of Davangere South)
It is estimated that 50% of the world's hemophilia population lives in India, with at least 70% undiagnosed - lacking access to basic knowledge about bleeding disorders. This congenital disorder, mostly afflicting men is a complex blood disorder that causes repeated bleeding into joints, bones and muscles, leading to permanent joint deformities, arthritis, and muscle atrophy. These individuals may suffer from joint pain, loss of range of motion and crippling musculoskeletal deformity and disability that impair quality of life and lead to mental health issues. Bleeding in soft tissue and organs is not easily diagnosed and often fatal.
In the city of Davangere in the state of Karnataka, the Karnataka Hemophilia Society (KHS) was founded in 1988. It started as an in-patient 10-bed hospital & clinic, with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy room for patient treatment, and an area for staff training and educational services. KHS has identified and registered urban and rural 800 patients at this facility. Needed multiple units of blood to serve his patients, KHS obtained a license to set up a blood bank with a diagnostic laboratory to identify and separate it into its components on site.
Finding that not all registered patients came in for ongoing treatment, especially lower income people from the rural areas, Rotary Club of Davangere determined after a needs assessment that in order to expand these services, treatment needs to be made available closer to the patients, especially those who are particularly disadvantaged as health and transportation services are limited.
Our host partner club, the RC of Davangere South designed a project to provide onsite treatment at the onset of bleeding before complications occur. and medical providers can also train caregivers on exercises and physical therapy needed to allow the patient to continue a fairly active lifestyle in between drug treatments. To enable these emergency services, this project provided a fully equipped mobile medical unit to the non- governmental organization, Karnataka Hemophilia Society [KHS], to improve healthcare delivery to patients with hemophilia that live within a radius of 100 km [65 miles] of Davangere. The object of this global grant included purchase and outfit a mobile unit for: [1] emergency onsite treatment; [2] transportation to the KHS Clinic for continued treatment. KHS will also have the capacity to [3] conduct blood donation drives in the expanded area and [4] educate the population about Hemophilia.
Global Grant - Equipment for Covid-19 Treatment (Host club – RC of Biratnagar, Downtown)
The COVID-19 pandemic affected Biratnagar, Nepal very badly and it spread fast in the community.
Global Grant - Equipment for Covid-19 Treatment (Host club – RC of Biratnagar, Downtown)
The COVID-19 pandemic affected Biratnagar, Nepal very badly and it spread fast in the community. The community was not equipped to deal with the pandemic, and desperate measures were needed to save lives of patients with severe symptoms and prevent further spreading the virus in the community. The project identified a local hospital (Koshi Hospital) to set up an isolated Covid-19 wing, provide test equipment, ventilators, incinerator, oxygen supply and hospital equipment such as beds and masks. The Municipal Government’s RT-PCR facility was provided with equipment to increase its test capacity. to identify the COVID-19 positive patients and prepare isolation to contain spread in community. This needs quick support to government hospitals and local municipality so that more people can be tested and COVID patient can be treated. In addition, oxygen cylinders were provided to a local oxygen cylinder bank for home use.
The equipment purchased under this project included, one ventilator, PCR machine, incinerator, oxygen cylinders, RNA extractor, medical carts, hospital beds, air compressor, oxygen cylinder regulators, and disposable masks.
Total project budget was $82,800, and the project was successfully completed in a short time.
Global Grant - Modernization of Three Community Schools (Host Club – RC of Biratnagarr)
The Rotary E-Club supports the Rotary Foundation and also has partnered in several Global Grants as a major partner. This has been made possible because of relationships with members of our club and other clubs. The first grant was with a club in Nepal. Member PDG Suresh Pahwa is friends of a PDG in Nepal and make the grant possible. The following is a description of the grants:
According to an UNESCO EFA Global Monitoring Report, it is estimated that over 300,000 children drop out of elementary schools in Nepal due to various reasons. In general, the quality of education is very poor which is reflected in high drop-out rates in high schools. Public schools are under-funded by the Nepalese government so schools lack in basic amenities. In a survey carried out by Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs of Biratnagar in the district of Morang, Eastern region of Nepal, it was found that if students would continue to study if the school if basic amenities like sanitation, necessary classroom equipment, separate toilet facilities, clean drinking water facilities, library, and sports facilities could be improved in public/ government run schools.
The objectives of this Global Grant project was to modernize three public funded schools to provide the amenities listed above. These schools are situated in Morang District. Three Rotary Clubs from Biratnagar selected three community school for modernization – 1. Shree Janachetna Adhabhut Vidhalaya (sponsored by the host club, Rotary Club of Biratnagar), 2. Shree Birat Mahendra Ratri Secondary School (sponsored by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown), and 3. Shree Adharbhut Vidhalaya (sponsored by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Central).
The improvements included renovation of the main school building, construction and renovation of toilets,
These schools are situated in Morang District. Three Rotary Clubs from Biratnagar selected three community school for modernization – 1. Shree Janachetna Adhabhut Vidhalaya (sponsored by the host club, Rotary Club of Biratnagar), 2. Shree Birat Mahendra Ratri Secondary School (sponsored by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown), and 3. Shree Adharbhut Vidhalaya (sponsored by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Central). Around 1500 students, 1000 families, and 40 teachers including the community are expected to benefit during the first 5 years from completion of this project.
The improvements included renovation of the main school building, construction and renovation of toilets,
Construction of hand-wash and drinking water facilities, repairing windows, walls, ceilings, roof, electrical wiring and plumbing, classrooms and office furniture, white boards and provide teacher training. Total budget for the project was $96,525 and the project was successfully completed under budget.
Green Steps provides service opportunities through supporting the environment, the newest area of focus in Rotary. Green Steps is how members of Rotary E-Club of Central Texas does service together while being apart. We can each do our part and that is our service.
Green Step #1 is reducing plastic by taking reusable water bottle and bag with you.
Green Step #2 Meatless Monday focus is on the impact of meat production on the environment.
Green Step #3 Plant Pollinator Plants. By replacing grass you don't have to mow, water, fertilize, or use pesticides and that is good for bees!
Green Step #4 Mindful Mowing (wait until wildflowers go to seed.
Green Step #5 Leave the Leaves on the ground.
Green Step#6 Respect, Reverence, Respect in Relationship to Mother Earth by walking softly, leave no trace, feast responsibility, look to the Seventh Generation.
Step #7 Plant a Tree.
Step #8 Lunch Local for Love (shop local farmer's markets)
Step #8- Be kind to bees !
Stop #9 Lights out at night for migrating birds.
Green Steps is how Rotary e Club of Central Texas does service individually since members live apart so we can all make a difference together.
One of the challenges of an E-Club and of the pandemic is building better friendships. So the goal of Rotarian of the Month is to know each other better. When you are named please forward me a picture and lots of information about you- like where you grew up, family, schools, career, hobies, Rotary service. We want to get to know each other. We would also like for you to do a "classification talk" at our monthly zoom meeting. Let's keep working towards getting to know each other better.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Nancy Keck
July 6
Gene Davenport
July 14
Sam Haddad
July 17
Join Date
Ashley Rodriguez
July 1, 2010
12 years
Nathan Price
July 1, 2021
1 year
Sophie Downes
July 1, 2021
1 year
Kent Bohls
July 12, 2016
6 years
Erin Bocanegra
July 20, 2019
3 years
Adam Lara
July 22, 2020
2 years
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Rotary's global network has sent millions of dollars' worth of relief to help the people of Ukraine. Rotary Fellowships have amplified the impact of these efforts.
Combating human trafficking, which impacts nearly 40 million people worldwide, is the goal of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery and several cause-based clubs.
Jennifer Jones, Rotary International’s first female president, is the perfect leader to spread the word about the good Rotary does in the world, and inspire its members to keep going.
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Global Grant – Mobile Medical Unit (Host Club – RC of Davangere South)
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