Has anyone seen Mike McGuire?
Upcoming
November 11, No meeting
November 12, Executive Meeting at Paul Pharo’s office
November 16, 10 am to 2 pm, Development Society for Dist 5360 at the Lodge.
November 20, Interact Charters at CCH 3:30 pm, all invited
November 23 – 7:30 pm Bridge at Joe Montpetite’s
November 25, Faron Ellis Guest Speaker and Rotarian Reunion
December 3, Seniors Christmas Dinner
November 4, 2002
The Vasilator holding sway
Austin (Mr. Piano) Fennel is back
Greeter Mark Dubois introduced guests:
Carole Paquette
Richard Hebert
Ted Stillson
Berga Moen
Laurie DeHeer
Tony Winder – Guest Speaker
Good News – Bad News
Murray Anderson is our New Assistant Governor
Joe Montpetit is our past Assistant Governor
Thanks to Murray for the fantastic job you have done with our incoming exchange students. We need a new councilor and volunteers to look after this program. Call Tania to volunteer your services.
Rotarian Reunion
Ollie Ramage is inviting past Rotarians and spouses of deceased Rotarians to the November 25 Rotary meeting. Plan on bringing your partner for a special time. Please call Ollie to remind him of a past Rotarian that needs an invitation; 329-4003.
Keeping Hanski Busy
Tania happily collected a list of volunteers who will take Hanski for dinner with the family or an outing. Thanks to Lottie Austin, Austin Fennel, Jack Yaeck, Ken Lewis, Dale Merchant, Lorne Armstrong, Karlin McDonald, Doug McArthur and Brent Gateman who volunteered.
Busy As Heck
Harvey Heck reports on the upcoming Rotary Festival on Tuesday, Dec 10 7:30 pm at Southminster Church. The entire door take goes to UNICEF. This event also provides an advertising or sponsorship opportunity for Rotarians.
RI Foundation
November is the foundation campaign month. Talk with Ken Lewis about making your donation. Each $100 donation will be matched with $50 from our club. For more details go to : http://www.rotary.org/foundation/index.htmlll
Hanski Report
Hanski has been skating with Elisabeth’s family, took part in a six bands event at her school, and attended two hockey games with Judy (many thanks Judy). She went bowling for the first time in her life, which was interesting. Allison Holland and Hanski spent a week making Halloween costumes for a school party, her first ever Halloween. When Elisabeth loaded five large pumpkins in the car, Hanski was worried that five people in her family were expected to eat them all. However, she was relieved to find the pumpkins were for Jack-O-Lanterns. Halloween brought about 100 kids to the door, which was "nice". Karen Romolliwa took her to the movies. Jamie Torry took Hanski to the fabric shop and they spent some very enjoyable time sewing together. She donated her first pint of blood, and got to ride in a Police car (front seat) for six hours, which was very interesting. Hanski was able to speak knowledgably with outbound Rotary Exchange students about what they could expect from the experience.
SAA In A Hurry
Kendal wasted no time in fining a whole table that failed to come up with an instant happy buck. Tim Waters is happy his new bride has completed six weeks of renovation turmoil. Brian Wielenga was happy to have a guest speaker and apoplectically determined that he should start speaking real soon. Geri is just plain happy that we have outgoing exchange students. Tania was $5 happy that she won a second and third place in a recent UniGlobe Travel awards conference of 86 businesses. Ellie is $5 happy that she is again doing the safety show on Jan 23-24-25, 2003. Murray was happy to make a great haul at Trick or Treating, but promises this is his last year. Jeff Warren had the largest Jack-O-Lantern in Southern Alberta. Austin is happy to be back from visiting grandkids in Hog-town and Windy-Peg. Lottie is happy her daughter is in the honours choir at WCH. Liz Rossnagel is happy the library was rated at the top of customer satisfaction and the north wing opening got good press. Elisabeth is happy that Mayor Magrath is now six lanes (24 motorcycle widths). Bill cheerfully reports a great time with 140 other bug enthusiasts, and a great Tex/Mex supper and celebration and completed renovations in his recently flooded basement. Marlin is real happy his Mother-In-Law reminded him of his wedding anniversary, thus preserving the state of wedded bliss he is accustomed to.
Kendall apologized for his threats of fining for green centered poppies when he found the Legion is still flogging last year’s supply. However, Geri and Brent paid for having no poppy at all, even though Geri raced downstairs to rent a new one that cost her $5. Some days are Monday’s eh Geri?
Bean Counter Report
Err, I mean the club’s illustrious accountant; Gord Jong gave an exact accounting of club finances. Gord thinks he has been too Dutch and is worried about excessive funds in the account. Nice problem to have, but we don’t believe it’s serious eh?
Short and Sweet
Mary Bochenko that is. Mary was inducted for the second time in a much abbreviated ceremony by the Vasilator. Welcome aboard Mary, you have been royally appointed to help Harvey, Connie and Geri with the Rotary Carol Festival.
Hockey, Hockey, Hockey
Bernie Carriere is rounding up some hockey players to go whup the Calgary team. Bill Gillott has signed up a dozen 40 to 70 year old guys in Calgary, who can hardly wait to be soundly beaten. Ice time is available 1:30 or 3:00 pm on Saturday Dec 28. Pizza and fizzy drinks in brown bottles to follow. Call Bernie to get in on the action.
Finally, Our Guest Speaker
Much to Brian’s relief, Doug McArthur introduced Dr. Tony Winder who heads the CHR stroke center at the Regional Hospital.
Tony bombarded us with stats on strokes.
50,000 Canadians per year are afflicted
200,000 – 300, 000 Canadians are stroke survivors
It is the 4th leading cause of death
28% of victims are under 65
Time is Brain
A stroke is a brain attack just as a heart attack affects that organ. 25% of stroke victims die within 24 hours. Time is Brain. This sudden Neurological damage can be caused by:
Disturbance of the circulatory system
Infarction
Hemorrhage
The circulation needs to be re-established in the shortest possible time, preferably less than 45 minutes from the onset. The clot buster TPA is administered to dissolve the blockage. Ischemic events such as carotid stenosis and atherosclerosis seriously restrict blood flow. An irregular heart beat can form clots in the heart that break off and flow to the brain where it jams in a constricted area depriving the brain of oxygen enriched blood. After TPA, neuro-protectants are administered to counter the eschemic cascade resulting from the damaged areas of the brain releasing transmitters that widen the damaged area.
Stroke Management
Primary prevention is addressed through:
Smoking cessation programs
Reduction of hypertension
Treatment of Diabetes
Increasing physical exercise
Limiting alcohol consumption (Pat Killoran says one drink a day is good for you, but seven beers on Saturday is not. Expert advice from our resident Irishman.)
Secondary Risk Factor Management
Antiplatelet drugs: Asprin, thinners
Anticoagulants: Cumanin
Angioplasty and Stenting
Non Modifiable Factors
Heredity
Age
Gender (Males more prone, and higher death losses)
Race: (Blacks, East Indians and Chinese more at risk)
Warning Signs
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Treat with behavior modification, stop smoking, take blood thinners, reduce alcohol, increase exercise.
Symptoms of a Brain Attack
Numbness or weakness in face or limb(s)
Sudden blurred or decreased vision
Difficulty speaking or understanding
Dizziness – loss of balance
Headache – severe and abrupt
Time is Brain, get the victim to emergency for treatment to commence in less than 45 minutes
Treatment
Emergency Treatment aims to prevent irreversible brain injury
Prevent post stroke complications
Prevent disability
Prevent reoccurrence
Best Care Practices
Patients are known to do better when admitted to specialized stroke centres. Both Calgary and Edmonton have dedicated beds in a stroke centre. Southern Alberta does not. The CHR has raised $200,000 towards $500,000 which would be hopefully matched by the province.
Summary
Strokes cost us $2.8 billion annually
Strokes create the longest length of hospital stay in women (men more often die as result)
Improved lifestyle reduces strokes
There is NO redeeming benefit of smoking
Alcohol in moderation (one or two drinks a day) MAY afford some blood thinning benefit
Strokes are Lethal, Important and Treatable
The Vasilator presented Tony with a polio plus certificate in thanks for his high speed, informative talk.
Fastest Draw in the West
Tony drew Elisabeth Van Mill for $10 and Joe Montpetit for $5.