Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes (“RAG-Diabetes”) aims to address the Global Diabetes Epidemic by raising awareness to the humanitarian eyes, hearts and minds of 1.2 million members of Rotary International and other individuals and organizations who would like to join our efforts. And to inspire, provide guidance, promote, assist and support Rotary’s and other Humanitarian Projects that address RAG-Diabetes 5 Areas of Focus.
Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes is organized and approved according to Rotary International policy but not an activity or agency of, or controlled by Rotary International.
Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes is proud to introduce our Board of Directors:
Barry McKeown – President & Chair of the Board of Directors
Classification: Actuary
Rotary Club of Naperville, IL, USA, District 6450
Mobile Phone: 312-961-2959 Email: barry.mckeown@sbcglobal.net
PP Edwin A. Velarde – Vice-President & Chief Information Officer
EPiC Journey Against Diabetes
Classification: Software Development
Rotary Club of Westlake Village, CA, USA District 5240
Mobile: +1.805.300.0222 Email: edwinvelarde@att.net
Dr. Larry C. Deeb – Founding Member & Secretary
Classification: Pediatrics Endocrinology
Rotary Club of Tallahassee, FL, USA District 6940
Mobile Phone: +1.850.509.4864 Email: lcdeeb@yahoo.com
PDG C. Wayne Edwards – Charter President & Treasurer
Classification: Financial Services
Rotary Club of Tallahassee FL, USA, District 6940
Phone: +1.850.893.0707 Email: cwayneedwards@embarqmail.com
Jenna Archuleta – Board Member
Classification: Fund Development
Rotary Club of Chicago, IL, USA, District 6450
Phone: +1.773.450.8731 Email: jarchuleta@diabetes.org
Harry Glidden – Board Member
Classification: Chemical Engineer
Rotary Club of La Place, Louisiana, USA, District 6840
Phone: +1.504.417.6906 Email: glidden@gmail.com
PP Marcel Zuckerman – Board Member & Ambassador
Classification: Security Technology
Rotary Club of Antwerpen West, Belgium, District 2170
Phone +32.475.820.324 Email: zouki1@telenet.be