Jim Tincher

Impact of Maternal Health - A Rotary Partnership to Target At-Risk Children and Mothers

We welcomed Jim Tincher to talk to the Rotary Club. Jim Tincher joined the Rotary two years ago in the North Minneapolis Rotary Club. Since then, he has worked on projects. A recent project includes the impact of maternal health. Jim was asked to speak about the impact of maternal health and he wanted to find a way to help. 


Jim Tincher was excited when he found a way to help. Jim, with the help of others, created a maternal care support group. It is where a group of 8-12 maternal women of similar age come together once a week. They have speakers present on relevant topics and the participants also have activities such as crafts. Jim and the North Minneapolis Rotary Club found that through the maternal care group there was an increased use of healthcare, reduction in preterm birth rates, reduction in rapid repeat pregnancy, and more. 

In efforts to increase assistance, Jim Tincher discussed how the Rotary partnered with Hennepin Health and March of Dimes. Through this partnership, they received $30,000 to permit training seminars. Jim later discussed his gratitude that the collective team of North Minneapolis Rotary, Hennepin Health and March of Dimes, were able to conduct a virtual seminar in March due to the pandemic. 

Additionally, Jim discussed how the North Minneapolis Rotary Club is applying for a second grant focused on matching pregnant African American women and with a doula. 

Lastly, Jim expressed his gratitude to the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club for their donations and efforts for this cause. 

 


Announcements:

  • John Melander, who heads the EP AM Rotary’s Community Grants committee, would like members to know that Community Grant requests are being requested
  • The Veterans Day Luncheon is on Thursday, November 12, at Edina Country Club. If you would like to attend, please register as a guest at Edina Club’s website.
  • Mary Jo Sherwood presented the fundraising event Virtual Music Event for the EP AM Rotary. She is looking for volunteers to help organize this event.
  • Elaine Larabee informed the Rotary that the STRIVE program is starting in second semester with Elizabeth Mcnamara at Eden Prairie High School

Vocational

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For his vocational, Patrick Donohue focused on his journey with the Rotary and the impact the Rotary has had on his life. Patrick Donohue started his journey at the Rotary by joining the Minneapolis Rotary Club in the early 2000s. Lynn, Swan, Stephen Miller, and Vick Turnquist are among some of the most important and influential individuals in his life that he has met through the Minneapolis Rotary Club. Patrick has spoken at over 100 Rotary meetings and organizations, and Jacob Stonsifer as well as John Credule are the reason that he is a part of the EP AM Rotary Club today. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two daughters. Additionally, Patrick enjoys teaching skiing at Buckhill. 

Happy Fives

  • PG was happy for his daughter as she started her career as a lawyer.
  • Carol is excited to say that her granddaughter just turned one. 
  • Jennifer was happy to talk about the PROP Shop and ways to help contribute.
  • Roger was happy because he has lost weight and plans to continue to lose more. 

Jim Tincher

Impact of Maternal Health - A Rotary Partnership to Target At-Risk Children and Mothers

We welcomed Jim Tincher to talk to the Rotary Club. Jim Tincher joined the Rotary two years ago in the North Minneapolis Rotary Club. Since then, he has worked on projects. A recent project includes the impact of maternal health. Jim was asked to speak about the impact of maternal health and he wanted to find a way to help. 


Jim Tincher was excited when he found a way to help. Jim, with the help of others, created a maternal care support group. It is where a group of 8-12 maternal women of similar age come together once a week. They have speakers present on relevant topics and the participants also have activities such as crafts. Jim and the North Minneapolis Rotary Club found that through the maternal care group there was an increased use of healthcare, reduction in preterm birth rates, reduction in rapid repeat pregnancy, and more. 

In efforts to increase assistance, Jim Tincher discussed how the Rotary partnered with Hennepin Health and March of Dimes. Through this partnership, they received $30,000 to permit training seminars. Jim later discussed his gratitude that the collective team of North Minneapolis Rotary, Hennepin Health and March of Dimes, were able to conduct a virtual seminar in March due to the pandemic. 

Additionally, Jim discussed how the North Minneapolis Rotary Club is applying for a second grant focused on matching pregnant African American women and with a doula. 

Lastly, Jim expressed his gratitude to the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club for their donations and efforts for this cause.