Today we heard from Amy Manning of Family Resources of Pinellas & Manatee counties, connecting homeless youth with resources like housing, medical care, clothing and public resources. Amy described a fundraising cross country bike ride from California and ending at Family Resources St Pete who essentially saved 11 year old Noah Ehlert's life by redirecting him. familyresourcesinc.org/ and
Discover Your Path Tour
Amy asked Rotarians to donate $50 and ride 50 miles on their bikes toward the tour, which ends in Pinellas County.
Today Dr. Kelsey Jackson addressed our Rotary club. She taught us about Functional Medicine and the value of addressing the causes of illness, inflammation, and disease. Unfortunately that's not the way our modern medical system operates! Thanks Dr. Jackson for teaching us about the importance of "gut health", that there's much more information in bloodwork beyond the typical blood tests we get from primary care physicians that only look at averages among an "already sick" population. Dr. Jackson gave us her card and a handout on what a chiropractic internist is, and how it's different than most chiropractic. Turns out Rotary is a great way to learn! Thanks again Dr. Jackson (from Crossroads Chiropractic and Natural Medicine in Safety Harbor, FL)!
Don Cummins spoke at Rotary about making a decision to put adversity and self-doubt behind after decades of a troubled history. Don has begun to give back a message of hope and overcoming the self-destructive actions he engaged in the past, moving ahead to capture his story in his first book. Don has begun volunteering with service organizations to be a champion for positive change within a person. His talk at Rotary demonstrated his willingness and courage to stand before a group and say, "I messed up big time, but I'm willing to move forward, love myself, and recognize all the good I have inside to share with the world". When asked what made him turn his life around, his response was "love". Interestingly, the children's book donated to the Safety Harbor Public Library by Rotary Club of Safety harbor in Don Cummins' name is entitled "My Heart".
Wonderful
Ready for Safety Harbor Holiday Parade! Interacters from Countryside High!
Newest Rotary Interact buddies - here for you! Thanks for giving back to our world. You rock!
Wow!! Rotary Club of Safety Harbor contributes $7,865 to Safety Harbor Little League to support scholarships for girls and children in need who want to play softball and baseball but cannot afford it. Rotarian Wayne Mineo hands the check to Safety Harbor Little League president Andrew Billiris. Thanks to all who support Rotary and especially Phil Dunn, Garry Dodds, and Ted Williamson who worked to make this grant possible!
😎Wayne Mineo
Today Jennifer Lotti, licensed mental health health counselor and prevention specialist working with Pinellas County Public Schools, explained Mental Health First Aid training. Contact Jennifer for free classes for your organization (lottij@pcsb.org)! A children's book will be donated in Jennifer's name as a thank-you for her presentation today!
Rotary at Mayor's Breakfast. Jay Craig Wright gets best-dressed award! Lots of funds raised for Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center and Oldsmar Cares. A great turnout for a great cause!
Rotary Club of Safety Harbor at "Mayor's Breakfast" fundraiser yesterday. Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center raises funds for families & children in need each year at this event!