Thanks Jay Kossman for Supporting The Rotary Foundation

For his support of The Rotary Foundation, Jay Kossman is now a Paul Harris Fellow + 1. Through Rotarian contributions to the General Fund, District Grants are awarded including the multi-club award to support the building of a new kitchen at the Hunton YMCA. Thanks for your support, Jay! Pictured above with Jay is Sigur Whitaker, assistant governor and our club's Foundation chair.

Growl Fest

Come get your growl on at the Virginia Zoo on September 14.

It's almost that time of year again! Join us for a fun-filled evening of animals, beer, food trucks, a DJ and games. This is our second biggest fundraiser of the year.

How can you help? It takes many hands to pull off this event. Sign up either at a club meeting or on line.

Bring your family and friends to Growl Fest.

This year, we also have sponsorships available! See Bryce Burton for a sponsorship form for anyone wanting to gain exposure at this amazing family friendly event at the zoo. The previous three years, we exceed 1,500 people at Growl Fest. That is great exposure for your company!

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, and do:

1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Game On For A Healthier Hampton Roads

Posted by Kelly Stefanko

The Program

Rotarian of the Day Ed Ware introduced Tom Chamberlain, a successful entrepreneur who came out of retirement to found EdLogics. Chamberlain described EdLogics as an education-based company that engages people through games and videos to make them more knowledgeable about taking care of their health, which will ultimately drive down the cost of health care.

Tom pointed to statistics showing that the great majority of health care costs, 86 cents of every $1, is spent on chronic conditions. Additionally, research shows that having the capacity to understand, obtain and process basic health information and services regarding chronic condition makes a big difference in how expensive they are to treat. He pointed to research showing that not understanding a chronic condition (ie, having low health literacy), can cost three to four times more to treat than a person who has that understanding.

It’s hard to educate people through pamphlets. The solution developed by EdLogics entices people to learn in a fun way through gamification, which is earning points that employees can earn toward employer paid rewards and incentives. He stressed it’s not a tracker or wellness website. It is unique in being focused purely on raising health literacy particularly where the expensive costs are -- chronic conditions.

The Meeting

Chip Vogan and Frank Whitman led us in singing Grand Ole Flag

President Lorna opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and reciting the Four Way test.

Jim Baker gave the invocation.

Card was signed for Bill Gough and Sandra.

School of the Week is P.B. Young Sr. Elementary School (book was given in honor of speaker)

Joey Rothgery announced guests:

Ed Ware introduced Georgie Marquez
Steve Schultz introduced Katrintha Cary, new ODU Roteract President who has applied to be a member of our club.
Ray Shively is a guest of our speaker.

Announcements:

The application for the 3^rd partner for Suds & Buds (May 15th 2010) is out.

Fines/ Happy Bucks (Greg Bockheim served as Sergeant-At-Arms):

We sang Happy Birthday to our Rotarians born in September and wished a Happy Anniversary to those married in September. A number of Rotarians were recognized for membership anniversaries occurring in September, topped by Barry Kesser with 39 years.
Jay Kossman and Susan Donn both have new shoulders.

ODU Rotaract Club Recruiting New Members

The ODU Rotaract Club's president, Karintha Cary (l), was recruiting new members at the recent student life fair. The ODU Rotaract Club is sponsored by Norfolk Rotary. Karintha is interested in membership in our club.

Norfolk Charities Supporting "The Tempest" at Virginia Stage Company

One of the 2019 grants awarded by Norfolk Rotary Charities was to the Virginia Stage Company for the production of The Tempest. This creative offering included over one hundred local artists including appearances by Teens with a Purpose, Atumpan Edutainment, the Philippine Cultural Center School of Creative and Performing Arts, and those who have participated in Public Works theatre classes. The performance included music by Jake Hall. Norfolk State University Theater Company was a co-producer of the production.

District Conference

The District Conference is right around the corner...both in location and in time. It is being held at the Virginia Beach Westin at Town Center on September 20-22. Registration is $65 per person through DACdb.com until September 16.

It is a great way to socialize with Rotarians from other clubs and find out what is going on at the District level as well as internationally. They have plenary speakers at all of the meals and there are breakout sessions where you can learn about a variety of Rotary topics. You can also volunteer to be a member of the sergeant@arms crew on Saturday night.