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Rotary Notes 7/11/2018
 
Program – Greg Sambs: National Pork Board
 

Sara Nichols passed out the remainder of her certificates of gratitude from the installation night. All Rotary volunteer hours are now being recorded and a sheet was passed around. Heidi mentioned that the second “homeless count” is taking place on July 25 from 10 pm to 3 am, talk to her if you can help.

Greg Sambs, from Fort Atkinson, spoke to the Rotary Club about the National Pork Board. Greg and his family have raised pork for many years and now he volunteers his time to educate the public about the pork industry. Historically, pigs were raised outside and had a higher fat content, farmers raised some of everything, including pigs. Today, pigs are raised inside, they are leaner and production is much more specialized. Pork is 75% leaner now than it was in the 1950’s. In the 1970’s fat was linked to poor diet so everyone tried to reduce their fat consumption. Today farmers do selective breeding, feeding processes are improved, pigs are healthier and this has doubled meat production. The United States is the world’s largest exporter of pork. It is done more efficiently, using 41% less water and reducing the carbon footprint by 35%. It takes an average of six months to raise a pig from birth to market and their weight is around 300 pounds. Many jobs are dependent on this industry that had $6.4 million in exports in 2017. There are 400,000 pigs slaughtered per day in this country, 40% of our hams are exported. Trade policies and tariffs will have an impact on farmers and others in the pork industry.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Colleen Huberty
October 2
 
Bryan Iwicki
October 8
 
Heidi lloyd
October 8
 
William Campbell
October 10
 
Amanda Kostman
October 13
 
Shelly Higgins
October 13
 
Spouse Birthdays
Rick Clapper
October 4
 
Anniversaries
John Henderson
Jean Henderson
October 3
 
Sara Nichols
Ed Nichols
October 5
 
Jon Anzalone
Lisa Anzalone
October 20
 
Join Date
Matt Malvitz
October 26, 2016
2 years
 
Colleen Huberty
October 27, 2016
2 years
 
Speakers
Oct 17, 2018
Safe Families Update
Oct 24, 2018
How well using Facebook promotes the club. Using Clubrunner email system.
Oct 31, 2018
Lets get Crazy!!
Nov 07, 2018
RI Dist 6270 Water & Sanitation
Nov 14, 2018
What purpose is the Rotary Foundation
Nov 21, 2018
Club Assembly NO LUNCH SERVED - BRING YOUR OWN
Nov 28, 2018
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