On Thursday evening September 28th, 2017, President Jim Juliano led the club in the invocation and pledge. Sgt. at Arms Olga Schulz collected happy bucks ( a large response from members about hurricane Irma experiences and recovery efforts. Olga then introduced guest Steve Mastrangelo a prospective club member. Mel Drury updated the club the planning efforts for Hallowine 2017 as we move to the ticket sales promotion phase. Total member attendance 10.
President Jim Juliano introduced guest speaker Deb Logan, Executive Director Blue Zones Project -SouthWest Florida. Deb gave an outstanding Power Point presentation on its mission. Sponsored by NCH, Blue Zones has a long term program to become a part of transforming well being so the healthy choices become easy for individuals, companies and your community. She outlined a POWER 9 set of principles focused on having people live longer by applying these mental and physical principles learned from people in areas of the world that have lived the longest ( Blue Zones). Global studies have proven that lifestyle choices have 80% impact on healthy living and longevity, as opposed to genetic and inherited makeup factors. People in communities and organizations are encouraged to take actions via a personal pledge that helps them achieve the following promises: a) Live Longer; b) Have more energy and become healthier; c)Meet new people and nurture supportive friendships; d) Discover your purpose and put it to work; and e) Be the change makes your community a better place to live
Blue Zones Project will participate in our annual Hallowine Event by manning a table and handing out information on their organization's efforts to have everyone LIVE LONGER BETTER. Hallowine participants will be exposed to a POWER 9 principle called Wine@ Five, among others, which states: "Enjoy a glass wine with friends each day.”
Deb Logan was presented with one of our Club banner flags, to reinforce that our Rotary club and Blue Zones Project will continue to mutually support this health initiative in the future. She then led the club in closing with our Four Way Test.
Mark your calendars, unless otherwise noted, all our meetings are at the Hyatt House Naples
October is Economic and Community Development Month
Wed Morning Oct 4 7:30 AM: TBD
Wed Morning Oct 11 7:30 AM Cecilia St Arnold Blessings in a Backpack
Thursday Evening October 19, TBD - Final Hallowine 2017 Committee meeting
Wednesday Evening October 25, 6:00PM- 9:00PM Hallowine 2017 at the Mercato
Thursday Evening October 26 6:00PM TBD First Hallowine 2018 Committee meeting SPONSORS
