Hussein Ahmed is inducted as newest member of the club. He is seen here with his sponsor Kathy Becvar.
President Jen Hogan presided over the meeting today. She opened the meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless
CLUB SERVICE:
Adam Dow introduced guests of today’s speaker: Kimberly White, Ashley St. Hilaire, and Annette Harmon
The 50/50 Drawing was won by Mac McPeake today. Congratulations, Mac!
Happy Dollars were given by Mac McPeake, Jen Hogan, George Gendron, John O’Malley, Don Grant and John Belisle.
President Jen read today’s Foundation Thought.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION:
President-Elect and Membership Chair Stephanie Gelinas inducted a new member today. Hussein Ahmed was inducted as the newest member of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club. Hussein owns Barwoqo Halal Market at the former Dube Travel buiding at the corner of Cedar of Lisbon Streets.
Let us all welcome Hussein!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Club Service Chair Shawn Wright reminded us of the Polio fundraiser….Comedy Show on March 18, at the
PROGRAM:
Vice President Nancy Richard introduced our speaker today. Deborah St. Hilaire, founder of Mend-A-Body, shared a little about her business and its weight loss philosophy.
Two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight. An excerpt from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine states that if we continue our dietary habits, “by 2048, all American adults would become overweight or obese.” Deb debunked some diet myths, such as: It’s harder to lose weight as we get older; Females loose more slowly than males; You can’t lose weight without exercising; Rapid weight loss is unsafe.
Deb went on to tell us that half of the dollars spent in the world on self-help food programs are spent in the
Mend-A-Body Solutions is here to empower us by coaching, motivating and educating. They also sell the Gene Smart brand of supplements which is a key component to getting healthy.
Their wellness coaches are professionally trained to help you with your goals for fitness and nutrition. The Mend-A-Body nutrition program is designed around a scientifically proven method of inflammation reduction. The dietary recommendations can help you in many of your goals and can be customized to assist in many areas which may include weight loss, more consistent energy levels and general better health. The anti-inflammation diet will also bring results which can include lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides AND the numbers on the scale!
Kathy Becvar thanked our speaker today with a token of our appreciation.