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Savannah CASA
Jan 21, 2022
Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
CASA takes a holistic approach to ensure the child’s psychological, physical, educational, and other needs are met while advocating for permanency in the child’s life. CASA volunteers work tirelessly to reduce the amount of time a child spends in foster care by working closely with the Department of Family and Children Services and the Juvenile Court. Studies have shown that a child who is appointed a CASA volunteer spends less time in foster care, has fewer placement disruptions, and performs better in school. Our vision is a community where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. |
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Jan 21, 2022 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Mobility & Breathing
Jan 28, 2022 12:00 PM
We all move and breathe, but do we all do it as well as we can? Our bodies are adaption machines, conforming to our daily activities. Although not all adaptations are beneficial. A large portion of the population now spend the majority of their time in a seated, back-rounded head-forward position. All while breathing short, shallow chest breaths. Incomplete movement patterns have hidden our natural movement potential. The accumulation of stress in our daily lives has locked some in a fight or flight negative feedback loop. Joints ache less when properly positioned and strenthened, sleep and digestion can improve just through various breathing techniques. |
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How To Discover Your Personal Brand Strengths
Feb 04, 2022 12:00 PM
Your personal brand is one of your greatest assets! In this engaging presentation, Victoria will share with us three important building blocks of your personal brand and how to leverage them to create more impact, income, and fulfillment in your work and personal life. Victoria’s mission is to help entrepreneurs & professionals build a strong mindset and unwavering personal brand that allows them to uniquely see their value, expand their visibility, elevate their opportunities, and make a huge impact through their work and in the world. |
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Feb 17, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We will help assemble crisis care bags (of non-perishable food items) at P.A.C.K., as we have in the past. This is a really fun day of service, where we can make a huge impact in just a couple of short hours! Please join us and come ready to have a GREAT time!! This activity is also perfect to include your young children, spouse, friends, or prospective Rotary member!! |
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Georgia's Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Feb 18, 2022 12:00 PM
The Caretta Research Project (CRP) is a hands-on research, conservation, and education project that studies and protects the threatened loggerhead sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. It begain in 1973, and continues toda as the longest continuously run tagging program in the United States. The CRP is also an "eco-vacation," where the public can join us on Wassaw Island for one-week sessions between May and early September, researching and protecting the loggerhead sea turtles. Kris will talk about the different species of sea turtles that we have encountered along the Georgia coast and reasons for their historic decline, recent recovery efforts, and walk you through a field season on Wassaw to show how the CRP is helping to save Georgia's loggerhead sea turtle population. |
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Global Economic Trends Related to Changing Demographics
Feb 25, 2022
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Feb 26, 2022 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Mar 01, 2022 - Apr 01, 2022
The RCSE Service Project committee has put together packets of pre-cut construction paper squares, markers, and stickers, plus 75 suggested phrases so that each member can create inspirational and encouraging messages for children who recieve a care package from our charity partner, P.A.C.K. These notes go into each bag of food that is given to kids and families in need at one of the 39 schools or community centers that P.A.C.K. works with to do their part to ensure that no one goes hungry in our community. No artistic talent is required -- just a few minutes of your time to help a local child feel a bit more confident and encouraged. This is a project that members can share with their own children, grandchildren, spouses, or partners - truly, many hands make light work! P.A.C.K. puts over 17,000 notes into care packages each month, so this will be something that we do regularly and is a very easy way to help brighten someone's day by letting them know that their community cares for them. Please pick-up your packet at a regular Friday meeting or email Laura Lane (llmckinnon@comcast.net) or Andrew (amcosey@gmail.com) to request your packet. Packets can be returned at any time during the month of March.
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Tybee Island Lighthouse
Mar 04, 2022 12:00 PM
Tybee Island Light station had a history that stretches over three centuries. It has been through wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes and still stands the test of time as it welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year. The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and the Tybee Island Historical Society, in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, makes sure that the lighthouse will continue to stand strong for generations to come. |
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Sleep Related Issues That Affect School Performance
Mar 11, 2022 12:00 PM
Is it bad behavior? Or lack of good sleep? The prevalence of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in children is as high as 13%, but who’s counting? Are there enough professionals trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of SDB? Currently, there are only 270 pediatric sleep specialists in the country. It’s imperative for all individuals who interact with children on a daily basis to be familiar with these signs. The field of myofunctional therapy studies orofacial growth and development including the role of breastfeeding, early feeding, tongue restriction, nutrition, sleep disturbances, and breathing issues. Sleep-disordered breathing is an umbrella term for several chronic conditions in which partial or complete cessation of breathing occurs many times throughout the night, resulting in daytime sleepiness or fatigue that interferes with a person’s ability to function and reduces quality of life. Symptoms may include snoring, pauses in breathing, and disturbed sleep. |
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation – The New Standard of Care for Amputees
Mar 25, 2022 12:00 PM
Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a procedure performed in patients undergoing limb amputation or in patients with painful neuromas after nerve injury. When a nerve is severed or injured, it attempts to regenerate. If the nerve does not have a clear target to regenerate toward, this process can result in a disorganized mass of nerve tissue called a neuroma. TMR involves rerouting severed or injured nerves to new muscle targets using microsurgical techniques to provide the nerve endings with a new muscle to innervate. The new muscle target encourages the nerve to regenerate in an organized fashion, rather than disorganized regeneration that can lead to neuroma formation and pain. Peripheral nerves are severed during amputation, resulting in nerve endings that can form neuromas or cause phantom limb pain. TMR can be performed after limb amputation to prevent formation of painful neuromas and decrease phantom limb pain. TMR can also improve a person's ability to use and control certain types of prosthetics. In appropriate candidates, TMR can be performed at the time of amputation or in a delayed setting after amputation.
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Mar 29, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This month we'll gather at Coach's Corner on Victory Drive. Come spend some time catching up and enjoying each other's company! Members, spouses, friends, and prospective members are all welcome. Come join us for fellowship & fun! Please note: although there's no cost to attend, everyone will be responsible for their own tab. Coach's Corner has a full bar and restaurant. We hope to see everyone there! |
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The Merchant Marine
Apr 01, 2022 12:00 PM
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Apr 02, 2022 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Calling all RCSE members! Let’s put our motto of 'Service Above Self' into action with a day of service on Saturday, April 2nd by volunteering with the Walk MS: Savannah 2022 charity walk. This is a family-friend volunteer opportunity and members are encouraged to bring spouses or children (above 8 years old) to help, too!
When: Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
Where: Grayson Stadium | 1401 E Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
The volunteer opportunities:
Set-Up (10 spots available)
6:30am - 9:00am
Food & Drink Station (4 spots available)
7:30am - 1:00pm
Rest Stop #2 (2 spots available)
9:00am - 1:00pm
We will be signing up as a team, in the next couple days, so please email Laura Lane McKinnon (llmckinnon@comcast.net) as soon as possible to sign up and let her know which spot you prefer. Details will be sent to you once we’re registered.
This should be a fun way to help a worthy cause! RCSE looks forward to seeing everyone at beautiful Daffin Park on Saturday, April 2nd to do our part to help raise funds for critical research and support for those with MS.
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How the Chamber Helps Small Business
Apr 22, 2022 12:00 PM
With more than 80% of membership being small businesses, the Savannah Area Chamber knows how important this sector is to our community. Sustainability of these small organizations is a mission of the Chamber and encouraged through various networking events, lobbying efforts, and detailed website exposure. Find out more about exciting upcoming events and business building opportunities as well as learn about business resources to help start, sustain and grow your company as we hear from the Savannah Chamber’s Small Business & Events Manager, Conni Reynolds. |
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Apr 26, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This month we'll gather at Cohen's Retreat. Come spend some time catching up and enjoying each other's company! Members, spouses, friends, and prospective members are all welcome. Come join us for fellowship & fun! Please note: although there's no cost to attend, everyone will be responsible for their own tab. We hope to see everyone there! |
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Restorative Justice: From Cases to Community
May 06, 2022 12:00 PM
Mickell (Kelly) Branham is an attorney who worked in capital defense cases for over 30 years, specializing in capital mitigation and restorative justice. She has worked in both state and federal courts and most recently in the Military Commissions in Guantanamo Bay. Ms. Branham has also trained attorneys and investigators in her field both nationally and internationally. |
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Tybee Clean Up Efforts & Details for May Service Day
May 20, 2022 12:00 PM
Tim Arnold of Fight Dirty Tybee will describe the origins, goals, and programs of Tybee’s beach-cleaning and litter-fighting organization, and ways for anyone to become more engaged in helping promote a clean ocean. And then on Saturday (5/21) we will have a chance to have a day of service on Tybee ourselves, for our May Service Project! This service project is perfect for spouses, kids, families, and friends - all are welcome!! (Please see the Service Project for more details)
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May 21, 2022 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The sign-in and equipment table will be at the base of the ramp to the Tybee Pier, just to the south of the City building at 1509 Strand Ave. People can park in either the 14th Street city parking lot, or the lot on Strand Ave. Parking passes will be at the table that participants can put on their dashboard, but they will need to be returned to the organizers after the event. Fight Dirty Tybee will supply everything needed for the clean up, including instructions. Each participant will be equipped with a lightweight bucket & grabber, and can hit the beach between 9:30 and 11 AM, returning everything to the sign-in table when finished. Afterwards, we’ll all be headed to the Pier to hear our Mayor, owner of North Beach Bar & Grill, and the GA field rep from Oceana talk about why a healthy ocean matters so much. We’ll then all link hands to form a symbolic human chain of protection down the beach, will will be filmed via drone by Riverrat Productions. A very fun day! Then, all RCSE members will meet-up at the North Beach Grill for lunch together and some relaxed fellowship! This service project is perfect for spouses, kids, families, and friends to join - all are welcome and the more the merrier!!
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Personal Injury – How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Jun 03, 2022 12:00 PM
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Jun 04, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We'll help RCSE member Elizabeth Brown to get Camp Low (as in Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts) ready for campers this summer. We'll sweep and tidy up the cabins, pick up branches and debris from the grounds, and a few other assorted tasks to ensure that the camp is ready for the hundreds of Girl Scouts who will be coming to Savannah to learn valuable life skills and to have fun together! All are welcome!! This will be a very family-friendly service project, so please plan to bring spouses, kids, and friends -- many hands make light work! |
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Five Steps You Can Take To Persuade People & Inspire Them to Act
Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM
How would you like to learn a proven way to persuade people and inspire them to act? Attend the Rotary East meeting on June 10 to learn how. Shannon GaNun, a communication professional with more than 30 years of experience, will lead you through a five-step process to organize your thoughts so you can inspire people to act. Known as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, this method has been used since the mid-1930s by advertisers, politicians, and business leaders to get people to change their minds and behavior. It works because it follows the process of human thinking and leads the listener step-by-step to the desired action. If you master this way of delivering a message, you will be a successful communicator.
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