2012 Rotary International Convention in Bangkok

Breakout Session/ Annual Meeting

The Rotarian Action Group will hold its Annual Meeting at the Rotary International Convention on Sunday, May 5,2012 at 1300-1400 in Sapphire Room 17, IMPACT Convention Center. Rotarians will be dismissed in time to attend the Opening Session of the Convention. Reports of the RAGDiabetes activities will be highlighted, and Directors/Officers will be officially elected. Members and interested Rotarians are invited to join this informative and educational gathering.

IDF Advocacy Toolkit and International Charter of Rights and Responsiblities of People with Diabetes

This Toolkit was identified as a need by our 220 Member Associations in a consultation we held in November-December 2010. The Toolkit aims to bridge global to local diabetes advocacy through information, guidance and key tools and resources. It provides an overview of the Summit, practical guidance on effective advocacy and campaigning, and useful downloadable resources such as sample letters, press release and briefings, key messages and sound bites, and other advocacy publications. read more... 

IDF 2011 Winter Newsletter

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IDF Diabetes Roadmap marks journey towards UN Summit

The countdown to the UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases has begun. With one year to go, IDF has launched its Diabetes Roadmap to the UN High Level Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This timely document outlines IDF’s aims and deliverables for diabetes on the road to the Summit and its immediate aftermath. read more

RAGDiabetes TEAMS UP TO RAISE FUNDS

Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes has "teamed up" with some great groups and great individuals to raise funds for diabetic supplies, insulin to live, and scholarships for children to attend diabetes camp in Tallahassee area and  Rwanda: Team Type 1 (pro cycling team, all Type 1 diabetics, racing in Tour of Rwanda in Nov.),   the International Diabetes Federation Life for A Child Program in Rwanda, The Cake Shop, Sweat Therapy Fitness, Just Get Fit Health and Fitness, The Honeytree Natural Foods, Dr. Nancy Wright,  Florida State University (FSU) Student Government,  including the FSU Cycling Team and FSU Campus Recreation, The Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Center and Whole Child Leon.

HAPPENINGS AT THE 2010 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

RAGDiabetes Booth at the 2010 Rotary International Convention Click to enlarge

Activity was very brisk at the Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes (RAGDiabetes)Booth in the House of Friendship.  More than 600 Rotarians stopped by to visit and to inquire as to Rotary service projects related to diabetes.  Rotarians, especially from developing countries, continually expressed concern over the spreading epidemic of diabetes in their countries.  New opportunities for the foot care program in the Caribbean and in Africa were discussed.  A major effort by Rotaract/Interact to get involved in the war against diabetes was announced.  Plans for their involvement in projects is already underway.  Clubs/Districts desiring to participate in diabetes projects were able to interface with Rotarians who could assist with resource.

Among the Rotarians hosting in the Booth were Roger Champion-Florida, Ed Philman-Florida, Lori McCall-Florida, Jerry Young-Canada, Joseph Tam-Canada, Andrew Perry-UK, Paul Charter-UK, Barbara Bonar-California, Massimo & Nicolette Benedetti-Italy, Martin Silink-Australia, Jo & Larry Deeb-Florida, and Betty & Wayne Edwards-Florida.  Thanks to these caring Rotarians for their assistance, support, and interest.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP FOR DIABETES

Wayne Edwards, President of the Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes (RAGDiabetes), called to order the initial Annual Meeting of the RAGDiabetes on Monday, June 21st at 1330.  The meeting was held during the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.  Minutes of the previous Board of Directors meeting and a Secretary`s report were presented by Martin Silink.  The Treasurer`s report was presented by Larry Deeb.

Updates were presented on the following major programs:

• Caribbean Foot Care – Andrew Perry, Rotary Club of Ledbury, UK\
• Cameroon Clinics – Massimo Benedetti, PDG District 2090, Italy
• Tanzania Microcredit and Clinics – Massimo Benedetti, PDG District 2090, Italy
• IDF Life for a Child – Martin Silink, Rotary Club of Lane Cove, Australia

Rotarians Larry Deeb, Past President of the ADA, and Martin Silink, Past President of the IDF, brought the membership up to date on activities surrounding the World Diabetes Day to occur on Novemer 14th.  Also, the need for support for the announced UN session on Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) to be held in September 2011 was discussed.  PDG Wayne will be involved with a Rotary International Board Committee chaired by Director John Smarge to recommend the organization and structure of all Rotary Action Groups.
 
Lively discussion followed with emphasis on increasing memberships in RAGDiabetes and increasing the visibility of the RAGDiabetes.

The meeting was adjourned at 1530.

New action group tackles growing diabetes problem

By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 30 December 2008

Rotarian Larry Deeb, director of the Rotarians Creating Awareness of Diabetes Action Group, takes part in activities on World Diabetes Day 15 November.  Photo courtesy of Deeb.

The Rotary Club of Ledbury Caribbean Diabetic Footcare Project

www.ledbury.rotaryweb.org
By Karen Jones -- PR Officer, RIBI

The Rotary Club of Ledbury, D1100, working with the International Diabetes Federation, Rotary Clubs throughout the world and with the support of Caribbean Rotary Clubs are tackling and reducing the very high incidence of lower limb amputations caused through diabetic foot ulcers.

With the aim of the programme, based on the IDF “Step by Step model” to improve diabetic foot care, health care professionals are trained in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems encouraging them to disseminate the knowledge and skills acquired to their local clinics.
Click here to view the Article.

Dr. Karel Bakker, Chair of International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot presented a paper at the World Diabetes Congress in Montreal in September of 2009.
Click here to view his paper.

Tuesday April 12, 2011: IDF launched two key documents to support our diabetes advocacy efforts for the UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The first is "Calling the World to Action on Diabetes - An Advocacy Toolkit".