The project manager for the Plumas fire safe council, Nils Lunder, joined us to discuss their activity. Nils was raised in Westwood and is very self sufficient. He raises his own livestock, grows his own vegetables, and works hard.
The Plumas fire safe council provides assistance for homeowners and neighborhoods in the reduction of fire fuels. They have had numerous projects throughout the county in which they have already completed. They are funding through grants and donations. They look for projects of at least 100 acres. Neighborhoods that are interested can contact the fire safe council. They subsidize the cost so the homeowners cost is $250/acre treated. With Cal-fire inspections coming down the pipeline Nils recommends for everyone to check their homes for fire readiness. If you or you neighborhood are interested in a project through the fire safe council you can contact Nils at 258-6936.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a program of Rotary International that is funded and supported by each Rotary District. The program encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11th grade students from each club area who are chosen to attend RYLA as an "award" for their past and present leadership and service activities. These select young people attend an all-expenses-paid camp where they are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. These activities are conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The result is that these students return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve. Some of the topics that arise in the course of RYLA activities and discussions include the ethics of positive leadership, the importance of communication skills in effective leadership, conflict management and problem solving, and building self-esteem and self-confidence. On April 21, Quincy Rotarians heard from some of last year’s attendees and met the three students who will be attending the 2014 Camp RYLA for high school juniors.
Two of last year’s attendees to the 8th Grade RYLA were unable to visit in the Club in the fall. Bret Beeson and Kai Hall talked about what they’ve done with what they learned to build better relationships between all their class mates. They hope to continue working with Dr. Segura to break down barriers and improve the high school experience for all students.
Last year’s students who attended Camp RYLA for high school juniors spoke briefly about their respective experiences. Kendall Hicks couldn’t “say enough good things about her experience and that it was surprising how much they learned in such a short time. As an example, she said she’d wanted to be a part of the ‘S’ Club, but that she didn’t think she was ‘S’ Club worthy, but her RYLA experience inspired her to get involved. Kendall hopes to attend U.C. Davis after high school. Claire Hopson also had a great experience. Her advice to those going this year? “Go into it with an open mind.” What did she learn? “RYLA helped me learn how to stand strong as an individual.” Claire plans to take a ‘gap’ year and travel to Peru, Honduras and Argentina for language immersion and to serve by doing volunteer work.
Quincy Rotary will be sponsoring three students for Camp RYLA this year – Abbey Edwards, Dale Morgan and Ava Hagwood. Abbey is the president of this year’s Junior Class at QHS. She is looking forward to the opportunity and hopes it will make her a better leader. Dale is Junior Class Vice-President. His brother is a former RYLA graduate. Dale looks forward to growing as a person.. Ava is also excited. She said there have been a lot of challenges to overcome as a junior class leader, and she hopes to gain skills to motivate her class as they move into their senior year.
Our featured speaker for the March 31 Rotary Meeting was Kay Lund, Registered Dietician at Plumas District Hospital and a Certified Diabetic Educator. In other words, she is the go-to person for health related dietetic needs and your questions about how to manage diabetes. Here is a recap of some of the things we learned from her highly informative program.
The most serious form of diabetes is Type1, formally known as Juvenile Diabetes, is caused when the body cannot produce insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Type 1 cannot be cured but it can be managed through blood glucose control, insulin management, exercise, and good nutrition. If not managed properly it can lead to hospitalization and even death.
Type 2 diabetes effects 25 million persons, a number directly related to both juvenile and adult obesity. While the seriousness of the disease should not be underestimated, it can be managed with diet, exercise, stress control and a good support system. If not controlled well by diet and exercise, medication may be required. Common symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, extreme thirst, extreme fatigue, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal and blurry visions. Some symptoms of type 2 diabetes are so mild they go unnoticed. Some of the risk factors for diabetes are being overweight, an inactive life style and being age 45 or over. If you would like to know whether you have, or are at risk for, diabetes talk with your doctor. You can also have attend one of the biannual PDH Health Fairs which will include and A1C assessment test.
Kathleen Morrison was our visiting High School Senior.
Bill Elliott and Bob Edwards presenting on behalf of the Rotary Foundation.
The participants in the photo by Dwight showing the certificates left to write are Marty Walters, Wyatt Hollister, Elita Hutchins, Jennifer Hoffman, Che Rubaclava-Cunan and MC John Sheehan.
Rotary March 24, 2014
Rotary hosted the annual Rotary Music contest organized by Rotary member Marty Walters on Monday, March 24 featuring four contestants vying for cash prizes and the opportunity to go on to a regional and district competition where the grand prize will be $1000. The contest is part of our youth services program. The contestants were Elita Hutchins on flute playing a Minuet for Flute from L’Arlesienne by Georges Bizet, Jennifer Hoffman playing Claire DeLune by Claude Debussy on piano; Che Rubaclava-Cunan playing Granada Serenata by Isaac Albeniz on classical guitar, and Wyatt Hollister playing a violin arrangement by Fritz Kreisler followed by a French folk piece. Johnny MacDonald was the accompanist.
Each contestant was required to play between 3 and 8 minutes of music and was judged on five criteria – musical ability, musical sound, musical selection, musical empathy and stage presence. We were honored to have as judges Alice King, Angela Elliott and Dave Johns. While waiting for the votes to be tallied, MC John Sheehan asked each student to comment on what they hoped to do following high school graduation. Elita said laughingly, that she was going to sit on the side of the road and play flute. In fact she hopes to attend Sonoma State University. Jennifer plans to attend a private university and major in chemistry. Che plans to attend University of California at Santa Barbara. Wyatt hopes to attend film school at University of Southern California, but if that doesn’t work out he says he will consider studying law.
It was a delight to be entertained by such talented young musicians. First place was awarded to Wyatt Hollister, second place to Che Rubaclava-Cunan, third place to Jennifer Hoffman and fourth place to Elita Hutchins.
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