Another successful Super Citizen presentation by the dynamic trio of Joe Marci, Tom Kramis, and Greg Young (photo).

Two deserving fifth graders receive the honor each month.  See Joe to sign up as a presenter on May 24^th.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Metevia: Reported Past President Peter Dimond(now residing in AZ) is under the weather and receiving treatment for heart and back issues. Please keep him and Karla in your prayers.

 

Mark Metevia introduced Tamara Kirch and her friend Ms. Devine, representing Happy Relationships and their program “Creating an Emotional/Mental First Aid Kit” Tamara is a new member of the Tamarac Club.She earned her Masters Degree in Library & Information Science with a STEMM (ScienceTechnology-Engineering Medicine Mathematics) speciality. Her service work include tours of East Africa, Ghana and Nepal. She dedicates today’s workshop to her grandfather Vincent Kirch, Joe Sabah and beloved local Dillon-Summit County hero Paul Kresge. She also volunteered long hours at the Tree lot last Christmas and received an “Oscar” for her participation.

Tamara opened with a request for every member to look at their hand and reflect on what you have done…what am I living for? This is the first step to Emotional first aid hygiene & First Aid, involving the illumination of Gratitude. We can choose how we respond. She noted Resilience is a key element to avoiding melt downs. It is sort of like a bar of soap that allows us to help change and cleanse things in a world askew. One important element to crating  a sense of calmness is to sleep and wake up on time. It will boost your mind & help with self esteem. Sad to report there is a suicide every 90 seconds. It is important to be aware of those around us & pay attention to subtle signs that may be in play.  We make an impact everyday through our actions and awareness of others. Their needs are important. Social media may be the leading culprit to this increasing problem. The “Walk it Off” attitude is not the answer to resolving a lot if internal problems people may suffer.

 

A video presenting the power of gratitude in daily living and the happiness it brings followed. The topic of what songs make you feel happy was offered to the group. Tamara then asked every table write down what songs make them happy. Over the Rainbow, Don’t worry-Be happy, It’s a wonderful world, Cherry Bomb, R-E-S-P-E-C-T  and numerous Christmas songs were among the entries.

 

There are many tools available to initiate and bring happiness. Make a list of 5 things you are grateful for. Pray for strangers. Volunteer for kids programs. Make someone laugh everyday. Spray toxic people with love and understanding. Forgiving is a gift to both yourself and other people. Set boundaries on criticism and sarcasm. Discover the power of helping another, without expectation of self reward.  Remember failure can become an emotional cesspool if dwelt on too long. Endeavor to  surround yourself with good people & positive optimistic energy as a powerful force of nature. Keep an internal 2 minute egg timer to  stave off emotional attacks. Loneliness can lead to muscle fatigue and should be avoided. And,  most important… Don’t let a bad hair day slow you down. It was a wonderful eye opening presentation and we look forward to seeing Tamara again.