Hope you all had a good weekend. We have officially started our Rotary New Year, here's wishing everyone a Happy New "Rotary Year" and a big Welcome to our new President, Simon Castley. I wish him all the best for an exciting year ahead. Our Club installation will be held on 13th July, 2022, please sign up on the Whatsapp group if you would like to attend.
Please Save the Date for the next Regular Lunch.
Date: July 13th, 2022
Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm Location: Crystal Ballroom, Holiday Inn Golden Mile, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Menu: To be advised
Speaker: No speaker (CLUB INSTALLATION)
*Friendly reminder, please RSVP (by today) if you are attending as we have limited meals available. *Kindly note that according to restaurant's policy, the club will be charged even if attending member/guest is not dining.
Jennifer E. Jones (1967- ) is a Canadian communications executive. She is president of Rotary International for 2022-23, the first woman to be selected in the 115-year history of the organization.. Jones had previously served as Rotary International vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator and district governor. She said one of her goals as Rotary International president is to have double-digit growth in the number of female Rotarians and Rotarians under the age of 40. Jones is the founder and president of Media Street Productions in Windsor, Ontario. She expects to leave daily operations of that company in the hands of Media Street CEO Kelly Blais while she and her husband, Nick Krayacich, live near the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois. Jones is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland.
Today in History:
1776: US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Great Britain
1884: France gives the Statue of Liberty to the United States
1997: Pathfinder lands on Mars 2012: Discovery of Higgs boson particle is announced by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason - Charles Darwin
Food for Thought:
Hemp, Flax and Chia Seeds
These three types of seeds have special nutrient profiles that deserve to be highlighted separately from the previous category. For starters, all three contain larger amounts of protein than most other seeds. One ounce (28 grams) of hemp seeds contains 9 grams of complete, easily digestible protein — and up to 50% more protein than some other seeds. Research also shows that the fats found in hemp seeds may be very effective at diminishing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause. They may also reduce inflammation and improve certain skin conditions. For their part, chia seeds and flaxseeds are particularly high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid your body can partially convert into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA play important roles in the development and maintenance of the nervous system. These long-chain fatty acids also seem to have beneficial effects on pain, inflammation, depression, and anxiety. Since EPA and DHA are primarily found in fish and seaweed, it might be challenging for vegans to consume enough through their diets. For this reason, it’s important for vegans to eat enough ALA-rich foods, such as chia seeds and flaxseeds. However, studies suggest that the body can convert only 0.5–5% of ALA to EPA and DHA. This conversion may be increased somewhat in vegans. Regardless of this, both chia seeds and flaxseeds are healthy. They also make great substitutes for eggs in baking, which is just one more reason to give them a try.
