NSTEP is focused on building healthy habits for children, for life! We are an education hub of scientific, evidence-based knowledge that focuses on teaching healthy habits for children, for life. We want their brains to be powered and nourished through healthy eating and physical activity. Nutrition and activity build better brains and bodies. Deb’s goal today is that we will have a deeper understanding of why healthy eating and activity will build better brains.
By 2040 it is estimated that 70% of adults over the age of 40 will be overweight or obese. If this is true we have less than a generation to change this. It is possible and this is her mission.
The Canadian Health Survey conducted in 2013 showed there would be 56% fewer visitations of young adolescences (10-13) to physicians for mental health issues if;
1) You increased your grains, fruits, vegetables, meat, milk and
2) Decreased the amount of intake of sugars and fats
3) Increase the amount of physical activity
4) Get more sleep and less screen time.
Unfortunately only 21% of the young people completed seven or more of the recommendations, leaving 79% who did not meet expectations.
How do brains learn? Being able to understand how a brain learns can help us help our children and grandchildren. When the brain is under stress not much learning takes place. Physically active children have more active brains.
Wow! We were shown a barrage of slides showing the various parts and functions of the brain. Clearly, this indicates the importance of healthy food and exercise.
Duncan Stanners expressed the thanks of the club to Deb for her excellent presentation
President Marlene also expressed her appreciation and announced a donation to Shelter Box would be made in Deb’s name.
Announcements:
Gail Williams was pleased to announce that the board has approved a new initiative for the club. The Foundation committee has created a “Citizenship Award” to be awarded twice a year in November and April for a total of four candidates this year. The successful recipients will be presented a Paul Harris Fellowship in The Rotary Foundation. The exciting part is you get to select a candidate from the community. An application form will be sent out shortly and will request basic information: name of candidate: How do you know the individual? and the reasons for recommending (be specific and provide examples).
Ken Montgomery announced a 2nd call for items for our Eclectic Online Auction. He is looking for personal items from members, friends and family and is also looking for business donations - gift certificates, merchandise, discount coupons, etc. Target date for items is September 30th (may be extended).
Don Edie announced the “Move for Polio 2021 Campaign” (refer to our web site). Our District goal is to raise $100,000 between now and October 24th - World Polio Day. 35 days to go. Currently, we have eight members participating and eight members who have donated. So, you’ve got to “move it, move it” to reach our goal.
Barbie Hames (brother named Ken) announced, “Come One, Come All – Fall Homecoming” Calgary West Fall Road Rally (Scavenger hunt in cars)
Starting Point: Rear parking lot of the Grey Eagle Hotel and pickup instructions.
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Requirements: Valid driver’s license, rain or shine.
Contact Barb Hames with your team.
President Marlene announced our “Club Fall Forum” will be held the evening of September 27th at the Calgary Golf and Country Club: cash bar 6:00, with buffet at 6:30. Business to review our strategic plan as well as financials. If you have a question you want addressed, send an email to Marlene by September 24th.
Mona Wasfy was formally introduced by Marlene and is now an official member of Calgary West. Mona is a Rotarian and is transferring from the Rotary Club of Bailey's Crossing, Virginia. She was born in Cairo, educated in George Washington and Chapel Hill Universities. She retired from the World Bank 12 years ago and has been travelling the world and volunteering by teaching English as a second language in Thailand.
President Marlene expressed her thanks to team 1 for their assistance in today’s meeting. Also, thank you to Dan Pigeon and Bob Pearson for assisting with the audit of the clubs financial statements. We are in excellent financial shape.
President Marlene adjourned the meeting at 1.00 pm and asked us to view and contemplate
On the principles of brave space, which our club has embraced.
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