Health & Hunger

DID YOU KNOW ?

Health and Hunger Resource Coordinator

Roger S. Whitcomb, PhD, PDG

RWhitc2558@aol.com

for some additional resource information refer to http://www.rotary.org OR you can link to RI President's Page on Health and Hunger Resources. Click below RI Health and Hunger Resource Group: http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/president/wilkinson/healthandhunger.html

The Health and Hunger Resource Group will help Rotary clubs and districts respond to health and hunger issues in their communities and around the world. The resource group will provide information and support to encourage Rotary clubs and districts to work with governments and community partners to raise awareness and develop programs that address health and hunger issues.

DATES TO REMEMBER

1. October 1 - International Day of Older Persons -http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/olderpersons

2. October 13-WORLD FOOD DAY - http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/food

3. November 3, UN Day - http://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/UNDay.cfm 

IDEAS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

Collect donated coats and other clothing in good condition that can be provided to impoverished children and their families.

Work with schools and communities to develop or participate in health fairs TO raise awareness about health and hunger in the community, nation, and/or world.

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR AN APPEAL FROM RI: from: SHELTERBOX USA

US AFFILIATE of the SHELTERBOX TRUST - UK A GLOBAL ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM For EMERGENCY & HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

8374 Market Street #203 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 http://www.shelterboxUSA.org

One box can be sponsored for only $1,000.

District 7430’s Disaster Relief Subcommittee urges all clubs to consider sponsoring ShelterBoxes with the goal of at least one large container of ShelterBoxes. The Blue Bell Club in District 7430 is the Official Representative of ShelterBox.

If your club is interested in getting involved through and purchase ShelterBoxes for AMA,

please contact: Dale Rubinkam, Shelter Box Representative, shelterbox7430@verizon.net  Tel. 215-362-7059

Karen DeWalt, Chair, World Community Service, Dist. 7430- dewalt@comcast.net

By working together, District 7430 will have the power to multiply our resources to benefit a worthwhile project. Please contact us to find how we can leverage district-wide resources.