Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Topic of Rotary Talk
January 5, 2016
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Alyson Maxwell
GMO is a controversial topic. There are those who insist that GMO should not be allowed into the food chain, that it may cause unknown problems down the road. Alyson spoke to the other side citing the studies and test by the FDA and many others that show GMO foods to be no different from any other food.
She pointed out that everything is genetically modified. The traditional way is through selective breeding, which may take many generations and many years before producing a trait that is advantageous. She showed pictures of common crops like corn and bananas where the original crop was nothing like what one sees today. Traditional methods produced today's variety.
GMO is a method of speeding up the process by manipulating the actual genes of plants and animals. Although it's a huge topic, in fact only 10 plants have been modified and approved to date. In the animal world, the salmon is the latest to be approved.
She addressed questions such as regulation and oversight, long-term human health issues, which crops are genetically engineered, the labeling issue, and the environmental impact. The position of the agricultural community and organizations like the Michigan Sugar Company, is that GMO crops are both safe and beneficial. They lower cost, increase yield, and reduce herbicide use.
For more information Alyson suggested several web sides including
gmoanswers.com
academicsreview.org
cast-science.org
thesweettruth.net
CLUB NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Members are reminded that the next "Rotary Night Out At The Brewery" will be held January 14, 2016 at the Governor's Quarters, 1304 S. Wenona Street. Jeff Yantz will be the featured entertainment that evening. Food and drinks of all types will be available for purchase. This is a time to relax and kick up your heels and get to know fellow Rotarians in a very relaxed setting.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Board Meeting- January 12 - 11:00 am before regular meeting - Everyone invited.
January 14, 2016: Rotary Night Out at the Brewery.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Upcoming Programs
(See the official schedule at RotaryBayCity.org )January 12, 2016: McLaren Bay Region New Initiatives. Speaker: Ellen Talbot VP & Chief Nursing Officer McLaren Bay Region
January 19, 2016: Heroin and our Community. Speaker: Sgt. Potts, Bay City Department of Public Safety
January 26/2016 Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. Bulgarian-born master conductor Stilian Kiror will speak about his music.
February 09, 2016 Super Bowl Commercials. Speaker: Dr. Rama Yelkur, Dean College of Business and Management, SVSU
February 16,2016 Unsung Hero Award Luncheon with the Optimist Club. We will be joining the Bay City Optimist Club at the Doubletree to celebrate the youth and the Unsung Hero's of our community.
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