For those who have not had the opportunity, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Utibe Effiong. UT, as he prefers to be called, will be inducted as a new member of our club at our September 18 meeting and is sponsored by RCAAN Rotarian Scott Nelson.
UT is currently a research scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and also a Primary Care Physician and Environmental Health Researcher in the field of infectious diseases and climate change. He was recently named to the Aspen Institute New Voices Fellowship and spoke at the TEDxBerlin Conference just a couple of weeks ago. The Apsen Institute has a very nice bio on UT on the website that I would like to share with you:
"After working as an internist in southern Nigeria, Effiong was inspired to look at the broader determinants of health and healthcare in the developing world. Nigeria's booming oil industry ac counts for more than 90 percent of the country's earnings, but is also increasingly harmful to public health due to a series of environmental and occupational disasters. Now specializing in environmental health and epidemiology, Effiong says he is working toward a future "where the exploitation of the earth's energy resources does not hinder the development of our societies." His interests also include preventing chronic diseases in developing countries with a particular focus on diabetes, one of the fastest growing health challenges in Africa. He is currently pursuing his MPH at the University of Michigan School of Public Health."
In UT's own words on his LinkedIn Profile he states, "I am an Internal Medicine physician passionate about the influence of the environment on human health, industrial hygiene, disease prevention/control, public health communication, global health and international development. I am also a speaker/writer on issues on public health importance." UT is married to Eno-Obong Effiong and father of two sons, Ediomo and Utibe and also a daughter, Idara.
I know that I have mentioned this at least 30 times, but here is one last reminder about Rotary Day at the Detroit Zoo this coming Sunday, September 21, 2014. Approximately 100 Rotarians have tickets to attend and there is still time to join the party. To register: go to https://rotaryday-district 6380.eventbrite.com
We all have busy lives and I am sure that quite of few of our members would like to attend but have other commitments that day. In the event that you feel even the slightest hint of guilt about not attending, I would like to offer you a fast, simple way to ease your conscience: cash.
Not to be outdone by the other clubs in the District, we have a team entered in the official Scavenger Hunt. You can sponsor team Great Expectations featuring Rotarian Team members Stephanie Oliver and Tamra Ward for as little as $5. Sign up sheets will be circulated at our Thursday meeting and if you would like to use this as penance for other sins you might have committed, you are welcome to write a check and sin no more.
If you are not able to attend the meeting and don't want to pass up this wonderful opportunity, please feel free to email tamra.ward1@gmail.com
You are cordially invited to attend a mixer with the District Governor Don Riddell at the Downtown Main Martini Bar, 201 W. Main Street, Brighton on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Non-Rotarians are welcome!
We're proud to announce that our club is returning as a gold sponsor for the 2014 Michigan International Festival presented by the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor West.
This year's festival will take place on Saturday, October 18th, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street in Ann Arbor.
The Food Bazaar will include dishes from China, India, Italy, Latin America and other international foods. Our silent auction features unique items from across the world that have been donated by the community to change the world. In 2013, over 700 people attended, this is one of the largest international festivals in Michigan.
Tickets: $15 per person, $30 at the door; Family Pack 4 for $50, $100 at the door. VIP tickets including priority seating and an afterglow reception are available for $65 per person or Family Pack 4 for $200
Tickets are available for purchase from any Ann Arbor West Rotarian or online at http://webticket.com and by visitiing Bombay Bazaar, Patel Brothers, Saline Recreation Center, Maureen's Designs, New Era Chiropractic, Hartmann Insurance, Brewed Awakenings or other locations on the event website http://mifestival.org
Club Information
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Holiday Inn, North Campus
3600 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor,
MI 48105 United States
