October 12, 2023

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By Traci Marciniak

 

President Gary Melander called the very well-attended meeting to order. Rotarians sang the “Star Spangled Banner” accompanied by Past President John Baumgarten on piano and recited the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, and do.

 

Jeff Wencl offered the day’s Reflection and highlighted the importance of exercise in a person’s energy levels and longevity. Rotary Club #25 relies on the energy and passion of its members to fulfill Rotary’s mission of service above self.

 

Jeff Wencl delivering the Rotary Reflection on the power of Service Above Self

 

President Gary Melander introduced the day’s guests, which included Seth Courier from the Damiano Center guest of the club; Mike Hendrickson, owner of Destination Fitness and Logan Morrison from Discovery Strength, our speaker, both guests of Steven Hadley. Also visiting was Michele and Lawrence Trujillo, guests of Bonita Nelson. Michele was a former Rotary Exchange student who stayed with past Rotarian Cheryl Meese and her husband Joe. Michelle returned to the Duluth area to care for Joe as his health declined.

 

Patra Sevastiades reported that she and Past President Dean Casperson have been married for 11 years and will most likely re-up for another year. Past President Bill Gravelle shared that one of the Junior Rotarians he was honored to share a table with just happened to be the daughter of one of his former co-workers at Eikill and Schilling. Jack Seiler kicked the golden can as he was recently featured on Fox News promoting an upcoming concert at Temple Israel.

 

With a single dollar, Patra Sevastiades proposed to Dean Casperson another one-year contract extension of their marriage.

 

President Gary Melander reminded Club members of the upcoming Paul Harris dinner on Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30 in the Greysolon Ballroom.  The keynote speaker will be Dick Beardsley.

 

The Rotary Rose Sale deadline is fast approaching. Members are needed for rose distribution. Contact President Gary to find out what shifts are still available and sign up for a great Rotary Fellowship!

 

It was an exciting time as President-Elect Elizabeth Simonson introduced two new Club #25 members, Dodie Brown who is the Executive Director at True North Goodwill, and Captain Anthony Nordan from the Duluth Salvation Army.

 

New member Dodie Brown of True North Goodwill

 

New Member Anthony Nordan of the Duluth Salvation Army

 

Jack Seiler presented a $3,000 grant to Seth Courier from the Domiano Center for their Kids Kitchen program helps to ensure children and families have access to meals on most days of the week.

 

Seth Courier of the Damiano Center accepting $3,000 from Grant Committee Chair, Jack Seiler

 

Geiger Yount, Jena Evans, and Rose Misiewicz, introduced the Junior Rotarians who represent East High School, Harbor City International, Lakeview Christian Academy, and Denfeld High School.

 

Some of the Junior Rotarians for the 2023-24 school year

 

Chair of the Day Steven Hadley introduced the Speaker, Logan Morrison. Logan is the General Manager of Discover Strength in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Logan grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and graduated from Luther College. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an Exercise Physiologist.

 

Speaker Logan Morrison with Chair of the Day, Steve Hadley

 

Many scientific studies have been done that show how strength training can help mitigate negative, age-related health outcomes. Discover Strength offers a fitness model based on science and is designed to bring muscle groups to momentary failure to produce optimal results. The program is designed to help those over 50 combat age-related health issues by offering a convenient and effective strength training routine built specifically for each individual participant regardless of age and past or current physical activity levels. The program can be delivered in person or virtually.

 

The Discover Strength approach has been shown to positively impact health issues such as osteoporosis by building bone density, sarcopenia by building muscle tissue, hypertension by reducing blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity, physical function and balance by strengthening fast-twitch muscle fibers. Initial research is also showing that strength training can be effective in retaining three types of memory including working, immediate, and short-term memory.

 

Our speaker, Logan Morrison, coaching one of his many clients to better health

 

Congratulations to Jennifer Smith on winning the 50/50 drawing, ending a three week winning streak by Mr. Lucky, also known as President Gary Melander.