Are you still holding a pledge card? Thinking about a Rotary Foundation contribution? We're proud to report that as of March 23, we have donations this year from 79 club members...that's only two members short of being over 50% of our club. Let's smash through that barrier -- please offer a pledge of ANY amount, small or large, to show that you value the work Rotary does in our community and around the globe. If you'd like to know more about this campaign, please click here: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6644/Stories/portsmouth-supports-rotary-foundation-with-erey-pledges
President Trish welcomed us all to another cold and sunny day! She urged us to join Rotary beyond the Seacoast, learn new ideas and take action! Trish further reminded us that Saturday March 28 is the District Assembly. This gathering is a hands-on series of interactive sessions for all Rotarians. There are still spots for those who would like to attend and represent our club.
Our 22nd annual Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs Golf Tournament is June 19th at the Breakfast Hill Golf Course. Chair James Petersen is asking for volunteers. At least one position has been filled but more are still open. Reach out to James or any committee member and ensure that this year will be another success.
Chief Dubois says the Citizens Police Academy starts its program on April 22, 2015. If interested, please fill out an application right away.
President Elect Bill attended PETS training in Framingham. He comes back happy to announce how excited he is for his presidential year. Bill is proud that we are members of one of the world’s largest non-profit institutions. Of that list, Rotary ranks as the world’s 18th most effective charity.
Jim Rini introduced our speaker, Marie Hall. Marie is Portsmouth Hospital’s Diabetes Educator. She said that diabetes is the nation’s "Silent Killer.” To combat it, Hall operates her own wellness business. It helps people make lifestyle changes and learn how to manage diabetes.
Marie shared some eye-opening facts about the disease. For example, there are 4,660 diabetes diagnoses in the U.S.A every day! That startling number brings the total to 86 million Americans who are affected by pre-diabetes. In fact, nearly 30 million Americans have full blown. diabetes. It cost patients $322 billion dollars a year for treatment.
There are two types of diabetes. Type One is insulin dependent. Type Two is nicknamed “Knife & Fork” disease. Type Two can be treated with a proper diet, exercise and sometimes medicine.
Unless we act now, one in three American adults will have the disease by 2050. What can we do to prevent that? For more information go to diabetes.org/congress and visit the American Diabetes Association.
Today's log written by Cleo Villaflores. Photos by Bob Loch.
Sign up and be a part of Rotary beyond the Seacoast, learn new ideas and take action! Registration closes TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY March 25).
Rotary District Assembly, York ME, Saturday March 28: The district assembly is a hands-on series of Rotary workshops and interactive sessions for every Rotarian. Topics will include membership, secretary and treasurer training, community and international projects, scholarships, youth programs, fundraising and much more. The club will pay for your fee if you're among the first twenty to sign up: contact President Tricia today!
Rotary District Conference, Wentworth-by-the-Sea Portsmouth, April 23-26, sign up on Rotary7780.org. Our club is a sponsor and we're the host community, so a great turnout will be important. This is the showcase conference for Rotary, and you can see the agenda details on the district website. www.rotary7780.org
Rotary Peace Scholar Courtney Matson speaking to presidents-elect, March 13 in Framingham MA
