Spin for October 24, 2016
DON'T MISS THESE PROGRAMS!
October 24
Andrew Downs
IPFW: Local Politics in Fort Wayne
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October 31
Club Discussion on possible
Rotary Riverfront Projects
November 7
Rick Fuson
President of Pacers Sports Team
New Pacers-Mad Ants and
Our Commitment fo Fort Wayne
Tim Bawmann
President of Mad Ants
News from the October 17, 2016 Club Meeting by Bruce Haines
Lutheran Foundation’s Regional Collaboration on Mental Health
A healthy community is one that promotes positive physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The Lutheran Foundation is committed to building healthier communities by investing in organizations whose purpose is to address the root cause of health needs in our communities. According to Lutheran Foundation CEO Marcia Haaf, this commitment led the foundation over the past five years to see itself as an impactful investor looking at root causes of issues. Through its research the foundation discovered that less than 1% of dollars was being spent in a 10-county northeast Indiana area specifically on mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 50% of lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14; 75% by age 24. Someone dies from suicide in the United States every 12.3 seconds. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth 15-24. Connected with this data is the significant use of opioids in Indiana, which leads all states in the number of pharmacy robberies. More than 1,150 Hoosiers died from drug poisoning in 2014, which represents a 500% increase since 1999.
In October 2013, The Lutheran Foundation completed a Mental and Behavioral Health Needs Assessment, the first study of its kind to analyze all aspects of mental and behavioral health for adult, adolescent and elderly populations within the 10-county region. According to Kristina Johnson, Director of Lutheran Foundation’s Community Initiatives, the results revealed that, in northeast Indiana, people of all ages struggle with mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. Many don’t have easy access to information and don’t know where to turn for help. Realizing a need for more resources, The Lutheran Foundation launched LookUp. This is a compassionate initiative designed to provide mental health information and reduce the stigma associated with issues such as mental, behavioral and emotional health and opioid dependence. Nearly everyone is touched by one of these issues at some point in their lives. To offer help and hope, LookUp hosts information and resources on some common health topics. Persons can click to contact assistance confidentially as well as call 800-284-8439 or text 494949. As noted on its website, by connecting those in need with life-saving resources, The Lutheran Foundation desires to deliver community-wide hope and healing.
Congratulations to Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow!Randy Rider, chair of our club’s Rotary Foundation Committee, recognized member Tim Gibson for being our latest Paul Harris Fellow. This is the ninth time Tim has been so honored! Randy reports that, for our club, lifetime giving to the Rotary Foundation exceeds $612,000. There are 61 current Paul Harris Fellows in our club. Learn more about The Paul Harris Fellow recognition. Congratulations Tim!
Club Volunteers Needed for World Affairs Conference, November 10
Help with registration. Serve lunch. Lead a discussion group. These are a few of the areas where you can volunteer during this year’s World Affairs Conference, Thursday, November 10, at the Allen County Public Library. John Hoffman, chair of our club’s World Affairs Conference Committee, reports that more than 200 high school juniors and seniors will take part, representing 16 area high schools. This year’s topic is water – its availability and impact as a resource in the development of countries throughout the world. Please contact John and help make this year’s conference another success for our club!
What: Rotary's Mardi Gras "Big Easy Feast"
Where: Lincoln Financial Center
When: February 28,2017
What: Food will be served at lunchtime and
Where: Lincoln Financial Center
When: February 28,2017
What: Food will be served at lunchtime and
again at dinner time
Parkview Field culinary staff will prepare
Parkview Field culinary staff will prepare
an authentic New Orleans themed meal
Club members are responsible for pre selling tickets to the event and hopefully turning this into a signature event for our club.
Please refer questions to Jeff Peat (peat@1stsource.com), Carole Fuller (fullercar@aol.com), or Barb Wachtman (barbwachtman@gmail.com)
Club members are responsible for pre selling tickets to the event and hopefully turning this into a signature event for our club.
Please refer questions to Jeff Peat (peat@1stsource.com), Carole Fuller (fullercar@aol.com), or Barb Wachtman (barbwachtman@gmail.com)
SPIN October 24 2016
GREETERS: Dave Kaverman (Acuity Mergers & Acquisitions) & Jim Kratzat (MSKTD)
CASHIER: Jean Hershberger (Centier Bank)
INVOCATION: Rick Zolman (Bluejacket Staffing)
SONG LEADER: Stephanie Veit (Three Rivers Federal Credit Union)
SERGEANT: Jeff Peat (1st Source Bank)
SOCIAL MEDIA: Ruth Koontz (Literacy Alliance)
HOUSE: Evan Hyndman (Home Nursing Services)
SPIN EDITOR: Bruce Haines (PBS39))
PROGRAM: Andrew Downs, IPFW: Local Politics in Fort Wayne
Menu: Soup and Salad, Chicken Cordon Blue with Rice & Cookies
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Invite a guest to hear…………..
October 31: Club Discussion on possible Rotary Riverfront Projects
November 7: Rick Fuson, President, Pacers Sports, and Tim Bawmann, President of the Mad Ants: New Pacers-Mad Ants Management & Our Commitment to Ft. Wayne
November 14: Colleen Terrell, Crosswinds: Fighting for Families
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
October 25: Board Meeting, 8 am
November 3: Second Century Planning, 8:15am, Trinity English Lutheran Church
November 14: Membership, 11am
November 14: RYE, 11am
ANNOUNCEMENTS…Mark Your Calendar
November 7: New Member Orientation, 10:45 am
November 10: World Affairs Conference, ACPL
PROPOSED MEMBER
- Ashley Warren, Assistant Vice President, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Proposed by Tim Gibson
PROPOSED CORPORATE MEMBER
- Turnstone Center for Disabled Adults & Children
Lead Member: Mike Mushett, CEO; 2nd Rep: Ruth Stone, Chief Development Officer; 3rd Rep: Kris Foate, Sponsorship Coordinator
CHANGE IN CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
- FWMOA: Kaitlyn Rulton, Membership & Development Coordinator, replacing Carolyn Bean
- IVY Tech: Tracy Davis, Director of Community Engagement