Governor-Elect of District 7210 Speaks about Rotary (Aired on April 27, 2012)

Seated:  DGE Bill Bassett.  Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated: DGE Bill Bassett. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Bill Bassett shares his goals for his year as District Governor, which will start July 1, 2012, and describes the intense training that Rotary provides for district governors. He plans to focus on supporting local literacy projects. The district exists to support its more than 60 clubs; these know the needs of their communities and meet them through local humanitarian projects. District clubs also can join with each other and with clubs around the world to facilitate major global projects, such as polio eradication, that save lives and improve the quality of life. Mr. Bassett discusses Rotary International’s theme this year of “Peace through Service” and, in light of this, Rotary’s Peace Fellowship program, an all-expense-paid program that provides a master’s degree or certification in Peace and Conflict Resolution at one of several Peace Centers around the world.

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District 7210
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Rotary International 
Polio Eradication

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or RYLA (Aired on April 20, 2012)

Seated: Ed Hengel. Standing: Host Jonah Triebwasser

Seated: Ed Hengel. Standing: Host Jonah Triebwasser

Ed Hengel, District co-Chair for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), discusses the significant effects on the lives of young adults selected for this unique program. Students acquire self-confidence as they learn about the fundamentals and ethics of positive leadership during several days together at the RYLA workshop. Groups are assigned tasks. As they work together on these projects, they learn problem solving, conflict management, and something about themselves. During the workshop, participants have access to guest speakers who represent different forms of leadership in a variety of professions. Most activities are run by young adults who themselves have gone through this program, which contributes to the success of this Rotary-funded program.

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RYLA 
RYLA Conference

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April 20, 2012 · Posted in Education, International Programs, Youth  

How You Can Save a Life (Aired on April 13, 2012)

Seated: Lenny Nathan.  Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated: Lenny Nathan. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Rotarian Lenny Nathan, President and Founder of HealthSav, a training center for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), discusses the need for public awareness about how to save a life when faced with someone who suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. Mr. Nathan describes the difference between a heart attack, when blood flow through the heart is blocked, and cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating. He explains the reason why some cities (such as Seattle) can save up to 50% of people who go into sudden cardiac arrest when they are not in a hospital while other cities and towns, including those in New York State, save only about 4%. You can learn more surprising statistics and information about the heart in this fascinating interview.

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Information about HealthSav
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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April 13, 2012 · Posted in Education, Health  

Treating Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions (Aired on April 6, 2012)

Seated:  Steven Pressman.  Standing: Host Jonah Triebwasser

Seated: Steven Pressman. Standing: Host Jonah Triebwasser

Steven Pressman, Executive Director of Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers, Inc. (MARC), discusses residential treatment and recovery services for individuals and families in recovery from alcoholism and other drug addictions. Few addicts can stop drinking or using on their own, so nearly all need help both to stop and also to re-enter normal life. MARC’s services include a Crisis Center, halfway houses for long-term recovery, and sober apartments. Mr. Pressman outlines various programs that have helped former addicts reclaim their lives to become successful, productive citizens and parents. In addition, Mr. Pressman discusses how to prevent teens today from secretly accessing prescriptive drugs other family members use for medication.

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MARC
Information about addiction treatment centers 

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April 6, 2012 · Posted in Dutchess County, Health, Housing Assistance, Support Groups