June 23, 2014 Spokesman

Posted by Steve Shinstrom 
on Jun 27, 2014
 
President Scott Rethke called the June 23, 2014 Kirkland Rotary Meeting to order at or around 6:30. Lots of greeters helping tonight. Jason Overleese let us in the pledge.
Guests in attendance were our speaker from a few weeks ago Dr. Michael Woo and our speaker for th evening Benjamin Monti.
Announcements:
  • Steve needs scribes and greeters and will have updated list at next meeting.
  • Scott Becker is doing a bang up job as our head duck. Most things are on track as we get ready for race day. Bill Woods received a gift card for being first to turn in most ducky sales. Way to go Bill!!!
  • 8/4 is Branding Party at Lee Johnson Chevrolet.
  • Bob Cohn is on 4th of July Parade patrol and more info to follow for marchers, cars etc.
  • Chief Olson reminded everyone about family picnic in the park at the Kirkland Rotary Pavilion at Everest Park. Start time is around 5:30 with more details on cost etc to follow.
  • Next Monday is our Transition Dinner as we welcome incoming President John Pruitt and his merry board. Reminder to all Paul Harris fellows to wear you pins
  • Rick Walter announced there will be a dues increase in the coming year as we are under the surrounding area and in trying to keep dinner costs in check with lower than average attendance it was felt by the board that better to raise dues instead of increasing dinner cost. We have a contract obligation of 30 for dinner each week and lately have not been getting the necessary attendance.
Rick then continued on his joking ways and extracted many a happy buck from the membership.
 
Speaker:
Benjamin Monti is a registered nurse and gave a great talk on heart health. As a public out reach advocate for Pacific Medical Centers he speaks to many and often about the A,B,C's of heart health.
A. A1c"Elevated blood sugar levels can lead to complications that impact all aspects of your health, including vision loss or blindness, sensory issues, impaired kidney function, slowed wound healing, gum disease, and heart disease," An A1C test can help prevent symptoms like these, and gives you a picture of your average blood sugar control for the past two to three months. It gives you a comprehensive overview of your blood sugar levels, rather than judging your levels from a single day. A1C tests give you the best overall picture of whether or not you’re maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. The A1C goal for most patients is below 7.
B. Blood pressure Your blood pressure should be below 140/80, unless otherwise noted by your doctor
C. Cholesterol There are two different types of cholesterol: LDL or “bad” cholesterol which comes from red meats and salty foods, and HDL or “good” cholesterol, from healthy fats like oils, nuts, and fish. Ask your doctor what your levels from each should be and how you can get there. Keeping your ABC's under control is important, but regular appointments with your cardiologist and primary care doctor and lifestyle changes are important components of heart health, too.
Great talk and Scott Becker won the Joker Pool ticket draw but again didn't hit the jackpot.

Scribe for an evening Steve