Jan 2, 2018-Rotary Forum

By Dick Dannells

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:37 PM with the usual guest introductions.

Pres. Jeff fined Deenie Dotson for her 34^th years of marriage with James on January 1. They got married on that date so they wouldn’t forget, but yesterday they forgot it anyway. She received a $25 spin-the-wheel fine. Sandy and Cindi Lubin will be celebrating their 51 years of marriage on January 7.

Jules Marsh announced that next week we will have a vocational visit to the new Inn at the Pier in downtown Pismo Beach. We are to meet in the lobby no later than 12 noon. We will be served lunch at 12:45 PM in the Inn’s restaurant. You can park at the hotel for a valet parking fee of $6 or find parking on the street. Pres. Jeff received unanimous approval for us to take part in a slow pitch softball fundraiser called Pints & Pitches that will include all of the Rotary clubs in the area. You can play any position you desire as long as you make a donation. He also announced that the Rotary board will meet be on Thursday, January 11. Another sign-up sheet will be circulated to provide meals for Tommy Thompson for another week or so.

Ticity received her RN degree from Cuesta College 2002 and was fortunate to obtain an internship at the AGCH and has been with the hospital for the past 15 years. The hospital’s mission is to provide hospital care for friends, family and the community and has been providing this service since it was opened to the public in 1962. Since June 1, 2004 when AGCH was acquired by Dignity Health, it has brought in an Acute Rehabilitation Center to provide an intense, accelerated physicthal rehabilitation and a Cancer Program. The hospital has received many awards including a 5-star facility rating, hip, a joint replacement award and best stroke care center rating. AGCH has received high marks directly from the patients and comments through social media. She then spoke of the current high incidence of flu in the area and strongly recommended that those who have not had a flu shot this year to obtain one during this meeting. At least 6 volunteers came forward. She stated that one of the best ways not to spread the virus is to put your entire arm over your mouth when you’re about to cough. She also recommended washing your hands 20 seconds or the time it takes for you to sing “Row Row Row Your Boat” 2 times. If you get the flu, you should not go out in the public until 24 hours after your fever has returned to normal. You should call your family physician if you have shortness of breath and have a temperature of 100-102° F, 99-102 if your normal temperature is 97. A good preventative measure is to take vitamin C or EmergenC if you feel cold or flu coming on. Also get plenty of rest. Blueberries are a great-oxidant.

“Life is like a cup of coffee – it’s all in how you make it”

By Dick Dannells

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:37 PM with the usual guest introductions.

Pres. Jeff fined Deenie Dotson for her 34^th years of marriage with James on January 1. They got married on that date so they wouldn’t forget, but yesterday they forgot it anyway. She received a $25 spin-the-wheel fine. Sandy and Cindi Lubin will be celebrating their 51 years of marriage on January 7.

Jules Marsh announced that next week we will have a vocational visit to the new Inn at the Pier in downtown Pismo Beach. We are to meet in the lobby no later than 12 noon. We will be served lunch at 12:45 PM in the Inn’s restaurant. You can park at the hotel for a valet parking fee of $6 or find parking on the street. Pres. Jeff received unanimous approval for us to take part in a slow pitch softball fundraiser called Pints & Pitches that will include all of the Rotary clubs in the area. You can play any position you desire as long as you make a donation. He also announced that the Rotary board will meet be on Thursday, January 11. Another sign-up sheet will be circulated to provide meals for Tommy Thompson for another week or so.

Ticity received her RN degree from Cuesta College 2002 and was fortunate to obtain an internship at the AGCH and has been with the hospital for the past 15 years. The hospital’s mission is to provide hospital care for friends, family and the community and has been providing this service since it was opened to the public in 1962. Since June 1, 2004 when AGCH was acquired by Dignity Health, it has brought in an Acute Rehabilitation Center to provide an intense, accelerated physicthal rehabilitation and a Cancer Program. The hospital has received many awards including a 5-star facility rating, hip, a joint replacement award and best stroke care center rating. AGCH has received high marks directly from the patients and comments through social media. She then spoke of the current high incidence of flu in the area and strongly recommended that those who have not had a flu shot this year to obtain one during this meeting. At least 6 volunteers came forward. She stated that one of the best ways not to spread the virus is to put your entire arm over your mouth when you’re about to cough. She also recommended washing your hands 20 seconds or the time it takes for you to sing “Row Row Row Your Boat” 2 times. If you get the flu, you should not go out in the public until 24 hours after your fever has returned to normal. You should call your family physician if you have shortness of breath and have a temperature of 100-102° F, 99-102 if your normal temperature is 97. A good preventative measure is to take vitamin C or EmergenC if you feel cold or flu coming on. Also get plenty of rest. Blueberries are a great-oxidant.

“Life is like a cup of coffee – it’s all in how you make it”