It’s a very busy time for many club members this week as they prepare to depart on the annual sight and hearing medical mission to the Philippines. Including the four final year Orthoptics students who are sponsored by the club, the mission this year has 23 participants.
For several of the group, it will be their first Philippines medical mission (PMM), but probably not their last. Best wishes for a successful mission and a wonderful experience.
Still on the topic of helping those less fortunate, the next Pantry Collection is coming up on 20 October, the first week back for the PMM team, so everyone needs to gather their donations of pantry items, the 10 on Steve C’s ‘Panty’ list:
UHT full cream Milk, Rice (white or brown)
Honey Cooking oil
Jam/vegemite/peanut butter Instant coffee
Biscuits (sweet or savoury) Dried herbs &spices
Tuna/salmon tins Rolled oats
Michelle has recently taken on the role of Speaker co-ordinator and her first speaker, Dr Margaret Murray, was a fabulous find. Her presentation about the role and requirements for protein in human nutrition was most professional, interesting and surprising! It generated many questions and discussion. The slide showing the research on protein requirements by sex and age compared to the average consumption was quite thought provoking. See Anne’s report later.
Next week there is no meeting at CNC. We are meeting at the Harp Hotel (Harp Rd, Kew) at 6-6:30 for a social evening - ensure you tell Alan if you and any guests are coming.
I urge you to participate in Rotary Walk with Us, involving your family and friends to gather donations for this most important cause. The link is https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/.
What we eat and what our diet is, is the essence of our daily life. Dr Margaret Murray leads the Bachelor of Nutrition faculty at Swinburne University. She is actively involved in research. Monday night's presentation asked the question: "What happens if I eat too much protein?"
Margaret raised the way social media extols the virtues of protein on sites such as Tik Tok and Instagram. Food companies spruik the amount of protein in their food products.
There are three elements of the macronutrients:
1. carbohydrate
2. lipids
3. protein.
The chains of amino acids which form protein are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen. These building materials build muscle. The enzymes and hormones are involved in keeping reactions in the body moving. Protein can be sourced from:
1. animal food
2. plant food.
The age group of men and women aged 71+ are not eating enough protein. Animal sources of protein foods can be high in saturated fats. This can lead to high cholestoral and Type Two diabetes.
Protein drinks can be a good alternative as a source of protein. It is extremely important to maintain muscle mass. We need to eat a balanced diet. Protein requirements for males and females within the age groupings vary according to body size. Animal sources or protein in foods can be high in saturated fats.
As we age, we tend to lose muscle mass. This is due to insufficient protein. Younger people are having more protein in their diet, which is unnecessary.
Dr Murray added information about Vitamin C and how it manages cold symptoms. It does not prevent you from having a cold, but it mitigates the cold itself. Garlic and echinacea are really only a complementary approach. Honey soothes the throat and fruit is good for you.
Finally, we are all interested in our health and how we maintain it. Margaret laid out what she had discovered in her research.
The Canterbury Rotary Club lunch usually meets bi-weekly at 12.30 for a meal and some fun.
David Zrna looks after the reservations for the lunch group. Please contact David at david.zrna@canterburyrotary.org or on 0467033092 to advise that you will be coming to a lunch.
Spring is here and it is the time of year to think about getting outside with your family, friends and club members to participate in our Rotary Walk With Us fundraiser which starts on 1 October.
Please register yourself and your team to participate and fundraise for Rotary’s number one global project being the eradication of polio from the world. Dream up a catchy team name, garner support and start walking, running, cycling or any other movement that you wish.
What a wonderful way to get fit, collaborate and support this wonderful cause.
Please see the invitation below to the Paws for Polio Event. Bring your four legged furry friend and join in the fun. To register for this event click here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1459443
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie is proud to be celebrating a major milestone this month — our 50th Anniversary of Charter on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Over the past five decades, a strong bond has grown between Rotary clubs in Boroondara through years of working side by side on meaningful humanitarian projects, both locally and internationally. We would be delighted if you and members of your club could join us for this special occasion.
Our clubs have worked together and played together — now let’s celebrate together. The evening promises fun, nostalgia, surprises, laughter, and true Rotary fellowship. Please encourage your members come along and be part of this memorable night.
The work of Rotary begins in the community, and every community has its own unique needs and concerns. While we serve in countless ways, for the month of October our theme is economic and community development.
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