Our speaker today was Lori Fortini, Program Leader for the Aging Resource Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Lori Fortini
Lori was born in Massachusetts. She has a Master’s in Education from the University of Vermont. When Lori was interview by HereCast, they wrote:
Program Leader Lori Fortini, MEd, herself a Lebanon resident, has been working at DHMC since 2001 and moved from the Office of Care Management to the Aging Resource Center in January 2016. “It has been the perfect fit bringing together my love of working with people, my appreciation of the experience and wisdom of our elders, and all of my training and skills,” she says. “The Aging Resource Center is a very special place. Every day is a joy to work with the dedicated and talented staff here. And of course, the people who come to our Centers are so appreciative for our help. We learn so much from them and we receive much more than we give.”
Lori and our member Bruce Pacht have been together of 18 years. Lori has a daughter Haley. Haley is a registered nurse working in Colorado. Haley is a former Rotary Youth Exchange Student who spent 11 month in Brazil.
Lori educated us about the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Aging Resource Center. The center provides older adults, families, and community members with information, education, and support to help them live healthier and more informed lives.
The center is located at 46 Centerra Parkway, 2nd Floor, Lebanon, N.H.
The Aging Resource Center is part of the Centers for Health & Aging and provides high quality programing, support, and resources to improve the minds, bodies, and spirits of older adults and their families. Click here to see a 10 minute video about the center: https://vimeo.com/294431469
The Aging Resource Center offers
A welcoming atmosphere
Wellness workshops and lectures
Support groups
A comprehensive lending library
Parkinson’s disease resource support consultations
Spiritual support services
Assistance with connecting to community programs
Alzheimer’s disease & dementia resources
She spent time telling us about the supportive services provide for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We were reminded that:
In America, 5.8 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
This number is expected to rise to 14 million by 2050
Every 65 seconds someone in the US develops the disease.
The following services are provide as a part of Dementia Support at the Aging Resource Center:
Education classes
Savvy Caregiver training series
Drop-in support groups for care partners
Support group for people with early stage dementia
Support group for care partners of people with early stage dementia (concurrent with above)
Perspectives: Looking at Art
1:1 consultation and long-term planning with Dementia Resource Specialist
Memory Café
Provides a safe and comfortable space for people with dementia and their care partners to socialize and enjoy activities
Offers a positive and enjoyable group socialization experience
Provides mutual support and exchange information among staff members, students, and participants
Is an intergenerational opportunity for Dartmouth Medical Students and under graduates to have a joyful shared experience with elders — Students learn about aging and dementia and participants love being with young people
Don MacMeekin proudly announce his fifth grandchild has arrived weighing in at 9 pounds 11 ounces.
Marilyn Bedell was delighted to introduce Past District Governor Steve Dates and his wife Gwen Dates. They were married on the Ethan Allen Cruise Ship on Lake Champlain in Sunday, August 4, 2019. As only dedicated Rotarians would do, they decided to do a Rotary make-up meeting with us.
Doodle Poll will be sent to all members. Please sign up for the various shifts. Those identified to pour beer on our State application for this event are the only ones who can sign-up to serve beer. There are a wide variety of other tasks for other volunteers. ALL HAND On DECK!!
There are 17 brewers coming to the event and we will feature at least 50 beers.
We have our license from the state for this event
We have over $10,000 in sponsorships
SELL, SELL, SELL TICKETS by directing folk to our Club’s Facebook page and the link to Eventbrite web page for the Beer Fest tickets. $30 for an individual; $50 for two; and $10 for a designated driver.
Rotarian do not need to purchase a ticket unless they plan to sample beers.
Farmers Market Booth
Every Thursday in Colburn Park
We have a booth at the Farmers Market from now until Brew Fest. It will be an opportunity for us to showcase Rotary in Lebanon and to promote the Brew Fest. Farmers Markets are on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to approx. 7 p.m. Two to three Rotarians are needed each market. See Don MacMeekin to Sign Up.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on October 12, 2019, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
PART I, II, III and Graduate Courses
RLI seeks to provide quality education on Rotary topics. This educational experience will benefit club members who are new to Rotary, and experienced members who want to enhance their knowledge about Rotary. The goal is to heighten your ability to contribute to ideals of Rotary service.
Although the cost of the course is $90, the fee will be covered by our Rotary District.
Register at: https://rlinea.org/ Do not pay, indicate you will bring check. Our District's site chair will bring a check to cover all registrations for District 7850
Shekhar Mehta of India selected to be 2021-22 Rotary International President
Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22.
Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
Mehta acknowledges that current membership trends are a challenge and says that membership development should be Rotary’s highest priority. He believes that focusing on regional plans, successfully transitioning Rotaractors into Rotary clubs, and increasing diversity and female members could yield a 5 percent net growth in membership each year.
“A major brainstorming is needed to find effective solutions suited to different areas of the world,” says Mehta. He adds that regional ethos and culture have to be taken into account to find localized solutions, as “one size does not fit all.” He believes Rotary can extend to new geographical areas and countries.
As a strong proponent of Rotary’s strategic plan, Mehta says he will encourage clubs to use action plans and reinforce the core values of Rotary.
Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology.
Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization.
Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.
Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools.
A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).
Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.
He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2021-22 President of Rotary International are: Mikael Ahlberg, Ölands Södra, Sweden; Bernhard Baumgartner, Kitzbühel, Austria; Gerson Gonçalves, Londrina-Norte, Pr., Brazil; Serge Gouteyron, Valenciennes-Denain aérodrome, Nord, France; Mary Beth Growney Selene, Madison West Towne-Middleton, Wisconsin, USA; Allan O. Jagger, Halifax, W. Yorks., England; Masahiro Kuroda, Hachinohe South, Aomori, Japan; Hsiu-Ming (Frederick) Lin, Taipei Tungteh, Taiwan; Larry A. Lunsford (secretary), Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA; Anne L. Matthews (chair), Columbia East, South Carolina, USA; Ekkehart Pandel, Bückeburg, Germany; P. T. Prabhakar, Madras Central, Tamil Nadu, India; José Antonio Salazar Cruz, Bogotá Occidente, Cund., Colombia; M.K. Panduranga Setty, Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Steven A. Snyder, Auburn, California, USA; Yoshimasa Watanabe, Kojima, Okayama, Japan; and SangKoo Yun, Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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