summer 07 / 20:2 - Grand Canyon River Guides
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Back of the Boat—<br />
The Whale Foundation News Bulletin<br />
Health Fair at the GTS<br />
On March 31, more than 65 brave souls took<br />
advantage of their lunch break at the gts. They<br />
ran the gauntlet at our 4th annual Whale Foundation<br />
Health Fair. Originally conceived by Dr. Tom<br />
Myers, the Health Fair offers free screening for various<br />
potential problems including; cardiovascular issues, skin<br />
cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, oral<br />
and dental health, diabetes, depression issues and physical<br />
therapy advice. Vouchers for blood tests and<br />
mammograms were given out and the results will be<br />
forwarded to the guides that participated.<br />
This year’s Health Fair was located in two EZ-Ups<br />
poised outside the Hatchland’s warehouse. Special<br />
thanks go to Wyatt Woodard, fnp and Alan Motter, fnp<br />
for organizing this year’s Fair and a special round of<br />
applause to all the health care providers who volunteered<br />
their time and expertise: Dr. Rich Haag; Susan<br />
Hamilton-Gourley, rn; Dr. Karl Bigler; Kelly Rowell, pt;<br />
Jessica Pope; as well as Terri Merz, mft. We also thank<br />
Hatch <strong>River</strong> Expeditions, Sonora Quests Medical Lab,<br />
Northern Arizona Radiology, Optimists International of<br />
Flagstaff, and the Sedona Cancer Center for their<br />
various contributions to this worthwhile effort. We’ll be<br />
back next year!<br />
Scholarship Application Update<br />
For those guides interested in applying for a Whale<br />
Foundation scholarship, we will include two grant cycles<br />
in <strong>20</strong><strong>07</strong>. Our deadlines are June 1, <strong>20</strong><strong>07</strong> for fall and<br />
December 1, <strong>20</strong><strong>07</strong> for spring scholarships. Please download<br />
the application from our website (www.whalefoundation.org).<br />
Our grantees are selected in a “blind”<br />
application process.<br />
Leadership Skills for Your Toolbox Workshop<br />
This workshop with our Health Services Committee,<br />
Betsy Kerr and George Breed has been rescheduled for<br />
Saturday, November 3. Mark your calendars and stay<br />
tuned.<br />
Whale Foundation Board of Director<br />
The Whale Foundation welcomed Lisa Lamberson and<br />
Dan Dierker to our Board of Directors recently; we want<br />
to thank them for donating their time and talents in<br />
support of our river family. If you are interested in volunteering<br />
for the Board or in other capacities, please give<br />
us a call at 928-774-9440. We look forward to hearing<br />
from you!<br />
The Whale Foundation<br />
P.O. Box 855<br />
Flagstaff, az 86002-0855<br />
Toll Free Help Line: 1-866-773-<strong>07</strong>73<br />
Business: 928-774-9440<br />
Web: www.whalefoundation.org<br />
Email: info@whalefoundation.org<br />
Photo: Dan Dierker<br />
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