Sandie introduced Pauline Vaughan, a psychotherapist and clinical psychiatrist, a member of the Gestalt Institute of Upper Canada and a practitioner of Chinese Medicine.  She came to Penetanguishene 3 years ago after 22 years in Kingston.

Pauline said that periods of economic stress often led to individuals suffering emotional stress and in a period where GM stock is at its lowest point since MacKenzie King was Prime Minister, people are having to reassess their plans for the future.  She says it is clear that physical and emotional health are linked and that stress has an impact on the human body and mind.

Phase 1 of the response to stress is 'the alarm reaction'.  When people find themselves in a situation they can't control they experience physiological changes which include the secretion of gastric juices and adrenaline.  It has been shown that when dogs are put under stress some of the become aggressive and some retreat and become despondent, to the point where they don't even eat.  People, when they feel powerless, worry about the future and exhibit the same responses.  We have to pay attention to our responses - are we becoming angry or aggressive at home?  It is hard to acknowledge but we must. 

Fred Hacker said he often thought an induction is as much for the benefit of the Club as it is for the new member.  He suggested it gave us all an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the organization and a chance to review what it means to each of us to belong.

He told Patricia that she had been approved for membership because the Club believes her to be a leader in her vocation and that she would use her heart and her head to deliver the message of Rotary to those in her field and in the community at large.  She is now an ambassador to her trade group.

Membership brings rights and obligations.  Fred commented that our society often pursues its rights, that people seek what they feel they deserve.  It is harder, he said, to find people who are prepared to meet their obligations.  Rotary membership is a privilege reserved for those people and brings opportunities for fellowship, for personal growth, for the development of a sense of confidence, for enhanced organizational skills and for the opportunity to learn about the local community and the world through Rotary International.

Members represent the Rotary to their profession, they carry the ideals and principles of service and they get involved.  Fred felt that Patricia will carry out these obligations and be an ambassador for Rotary to the Community and he welcomed her to the Club.

Patricia wondered about joining a club which was taking her daughter away but said Thank You to the Membership for their welcome.

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