Zonta Paul
Volume 80 Issue 8
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PEGGY'S MESSAGE
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Ha pp y B ir th da yEvelyn - March 22 Shirley - April 12 Romelle - April 28 |
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Minnesota Women's Consortium
Neighborhood House
American Association of University Women
Women's Prison Book Project
Minnesota Department of Transportation Aviation Education
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March 27, 2007 - Program Meeting April 24, 2007 - Business Meeting at Shirley's May 22, 2007 - Business Meeting
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Members are to call Dorothy if they are unable to attend no
later than that the Friday before the monthly meeting date. If you do not call, it will
be assumed that you are attending and you will be billed for that meeting.
Please contact Dorothy for the March meeting by Friday,
March 23rd so that she can give Joseph's our reservation numbers.
If you are unable to attend due to last minute circumstances, you will be billed for that meeting.
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4th Annual Leadership Luncheon
When: Wednesday May 2, 11:300am - 1:00pm Peggy will be sponsoring a table at the Leadership Luncheon, so if you would like to attend, please contact her. The past events have been “sold out” so if you would like to attend, RSVP ASAP!
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INVITATION:Have you always wanted to know more about MVNA?Who are the clients that we serve? What are the payment sources? What does a visiting nurse do? You are invited to come to a MVNA “Minivisit” March 27, April 24 and May 22 from 10:45 to 11:45. Call Mary at (612) 617-4675) if interested!! April Shower for Club 100 – April 19, 2007, Call Susan at (612) 617-4658 or Ana at (612) 617-4655 for details. There will also be an Annual Breakfast Fundraiser “There’s No Place Like Home” on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN. Call Mary Isabell at (612) 617-4675. Reservations required. MNVA also sponsors community CPR and First aid classes. These classes are designed for a lay responder, such as a teacher, parent, office worker or child care provider. Call MNVA for time and cost at (612) 617-4675.
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International Women’s Day - Zonta Rose Day – March 8th
You know a woman like this. … A woman who works hard for what she believes in…. A woman who inspires everyone around her. … A woman who is, in a word, amazing. … … A woman like Sonam Thunden. Sonam was born in a refugee camp on the border of Tibet and India; her childhood experiences inspired her to found Tibet Friend Hokkaido, a non-profit organization that helped to build Ngoenga School, the first school for handicapped Tibetan refugee children in Dehradun, India in 2000. Sonam’s unique experiences have led her to work for positive changes in the world. She was awarded a Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship in 2004. While excelling at academics, Sonam was simultaneously working full-time to support her younger siblings. Her intention is to one day earn her MBA with a focus on small and micro business development in the Third World. Sonam hopes to eventually work with the Tibetan Government-in-Exile to set up sustainable businesses for Tibetan refugees in India. When the Taliban government closed schools and forbade the education of women and girls in Afghanistan, Sakena Yacoobi opened 80 underground schools in 4 cities. Today, Sakena has founded and runs the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), a recipient of a Zonta International Foundation International Service Fund grant. The AIL is an outstanding resource for Afghan women and girls, whose literacy rate is among the lowest in the world. Sakena works to find culturally appropriate means of education for women and girls from pre-school aged up through university level, her method emphasizes local and religious customs and interaction in order to ensure the support of the community and the success of the schools. Today, the AIL serves 350,000 women and children and has 470 staff members, 83% of whom are women.
Zonta has been working to advance the status of women for more than 87 years, and we are succeeding. Women everywhere are becoming more powerful every day. But there is still much work to do:
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In many societies, victims of sexual violence are murdered by their male relatives in an attempt to restore the family's "honor." Among societies where honor killings are unacceptable, there are still many communities in which sexual violence is a source of deep shame for its victims and their families, causing many victims to be afraid to come forward. Even if a victim is brave enough to come forward, many societies have little or no penalty for the perpetrators of sexual violence, and in a number of countries a rapist is free under the Penal Code if he proposes to marry his victim and she accepts. Victims are often pressured by their families and communities into accepting these proposals. About 44% of rape victims are under age 18, and 80% are under age 30. It is estimated that, worldwide, 1 in 5 women will be a victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. In the United States of America alone someone is sexually assaulted every two and a half minutes, and victims of sexual assault are at increased risk of being abused again in their life.
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Original Article from Mayo Clinic: Fish FAQ: The merits and hazards of eating fishLike many people, you're probably wondering which advice to take: Eat more fish because of the heart-healthy benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, or limit fish because of the risk of toxins, such as mercury. Toss in questions about farm-raised versus wild fish and the safety of the fish you catch, and the issue becomes even cloudier.
What are the health benefits of eating fish?Fish is generally low in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a good overall substitute for poultry and meat. It's also a good source of protein and several vitamins and minerals. Some types of fish, particularly fatty, cold-water fish — such as salmon, mackerel and herring — are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s appear to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. They may also protect against irregular heartbeats and help lower blood pressure levels.
What are the health risks of eating fish?As good as fish are for your health, be aware of potential downsides. Some types of fish may contain significant amounts of contaminants, such as mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins or other chemical pollutants. Fish acquire these toxins from pollutants in lakes, rivers and oceans.Bacteria, viruses, parasites or other disease-causing organisms also can infect fish in the same way that poultry and meat can be infected. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the seafood industry and enforces laws and regulations to reduce the amount of potential hazards in the food. But these governmental regulations don't replace safe food handling. You need to safely store, prepare, cook and serve fish to reduce your risk of contracting food-borne illnesses. What contaminant should you be most concerned about and why?The major contaminant found in fish is mercury. This element occurs naturally in trace amounts in the environment. But industrial pollution can produce mercury that accumulates in lakes, rivers and oceans. Microorganisms in the water convert the mercury to a highly toxic form, called methyl mercury.Large, predatory fish — such as tilefish, swordfish and king mackerel — tend to have higher levels of methyl mercury than do smaller fish because they're higher in the aquatic food chain. Small fish eat organisms that contain methyl mercury, and this contaminant is then stored in their bodies. Larger fish eat the smaller fish, gaining higher concentrations of the toxin. The longer a fish lives, the larger it grows and the more mercury it can collect. If you consume fish that contains methyl mercury, the toxin can accumulate in your body as well. It can take weeks, months or even a year for your body to remove these toxins. Methyl mercury is particularly harmful to the development of the brain and nervous system of an unborn child and young children. For this reason, women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children younger than age 5 may need to limit the amount or type of fish they eat. The FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report that for most people, however, the amount of mercury they consume by eating fish isn't a health concern. What's the difference between farm-raised and wild fish?The fish you buy in the grocery store is either caught in the wild — an ocean, river or freshwater lake — or raised on a fish farm. The location may pose some slight differences in health benefits and risks. Though farm-raised fish have similar amounts of omega-3 fatty acids as wild fish, they tend to have more total fat and calories. They may also have higher levels of contaminants due to toxins present in the feed given to fish. However, farm-raised fish are more readily available and often cost less. Commercially harvested wild fish usually have harvest limits set by state or federal governments, which may make them more costly. Fish-packaging companies in the United States are required to label consumer fish products as "farm-raised" or "wild." In addition to purchasing fish in a store, wild fish may be harvested for personal consumption by sport anglers.Is it safe to eat what you catch?The FDA regulates commercial fish and seafood to help ensure safety. But fish caught by sport angling aren't held to the same standards as fish caught commercially. Each state is responsible for protecting its residents from the health risks of eating wild fish caught for personal consumption.Check advisories in your area to find out what types and how much fish is safe to eat. If no local advice is available, the FDA and EPA recommend that you limit consumption of fish from local waters to about 6 ounces a week. How much fish is safe to eat?Most people's fish consumption doesn't cause a health concern. In fact, most people don't get enough fish in their diet. The American Heart Association recommends at least two, 3-ounce servings of fish — preferably omega-3-rich fish — each week. For most, especially those at risk of heart disease, the omega-3 benefits of eating fish probably outweigh potential risks.On the other hand, pregnant women and children may need to limit how much fish they eat to avoid the harmful effects of mercury or other toxins. The FDA and EPA recommend that women who might become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children younger than age 5 should:
Mar 9, 2007 © 1998-2007 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only.
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If you have anything that you would like included in the newsletter, please let Peggy know. I know we would all be glad to hear what is going on with you!
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See you all March 27th for our last meeting at Josephs!
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