President Cleone was back in the chair after visiting her new grand baby in Colorado.
Meghan is back from her extended holiday which included hiking through both Spain and Portugal.
Ken Kuhn, retired teacher and champion for vaccines and elder health. Ken is our guest speaker today
Taylor Davies joins us for the first time. He has sought out Rotary as an opportunity for community service. His grandfather was a Rotarian in Burnaby. Taylor works with Moneris (electronic financial transactions).
Rotary RIPs
Rips was a great success. Thanks to Bill for co-ordinating with the city. Glen, Gladys, Anthony, Bill and Jason joined 38 others in ripping out all sorts of nasty invasive species (mostly English Ivy).
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Legacy Project
Deadline for project ideas is October 16.
Cleone recognized Brian Dunne for his quiet constant service to our Club
Brian Dunne is the quiet silent type. President Cleone doesn't let him go without honouring him.
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Michael played President last week and President Cleone thanked him for that and all what he does for Rotary. Michael's ongoing help moving our Club into new technologies at RIBFEST and our day to day transactions is so much appreciated .
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Haney Rotary – Casino Theme Night – October 16 (@Meadow Gardens).
Buffet and Casino Games
Rotary Learning Institute (Parts 1, II and III)
RLI provides an opportunity to enrich Rotary learning through sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout our District. RLI is provided in 3 levels. Information gained at RLI will greatly enhance your Rotary journey. Sign up on the District 5050 website. Training will take place:
Nov 02, 2019 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunrise Banquet & Conference Centre
5640 188th Street
Surrey, BC
District Foundation Dinner
Nov 15, 2019 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
36035 N Parallel Road
Abbotsford, BC
Guest Speaker:
Rotarian Lee Harman, Peking to Paris.
The story of how Lee, Bill & Miss Vicky Crossed the Finish Line.
Cost: $60 CDN
No Host Bar 5:30PM Full Buffet Dinner 6:30PM
50/50 Draw
Dress: Business (Jacket & Tie)
World Polio Day
World Polio Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 24th October 2019 globally, to generate awareness towards eradication of polio as well as to commemorate the efforts of thousands of employees of WHO and other volunteers committed to the eradication of Polio.
The Coquitlam Sunrise Club is holding a breakfast meeting on October 22th at the Poirer Rec. Centre. ICBC will be there to inform everyone on the changes that ICBC have made to our car insurance for this year.
RSVP $20 includes breakfast, presentation and donation to World Polio Day 24/10. Email: rjmoody@shaw.ca to register.
Guest Speaker – Ken Khun – Vaccinations
Guest speaker was Ken Kuhn who has been a Tri-Cities resident for 40 years. He’s taught in SD43, at BCIT and UBC. In retirement he is deeply involved in improving the lot of Seniors in the Tri-Cities. He wrote a UBCM grant for the City of Port Moody for Age-Friendly Community research and initiatives which is being conducted by Kate Milne (Last week’s guest).
As we age our immune system weakens (immunosenescence). This means we become less able to resist some diseases on our own. New research is bringing on new high dose vaccinations which are covered in some provinces but not others.
Ken remined us that although were a good looking group there are few of in the crowd who actually get a year older, each and every year. With aging comes a few changes.
Most importantly our immune systems start to weaken – immunosenescence
Immunosenescence refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. It involves both the host’s capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory, especially by vaccination. This age-associated immune deficiency is ubiquitous and found in both long- and short-living species as a function of their age relative to life expectancy rather than chronological time. It is considered a major contributory factor to the increased frequency of morbidity and mortality among the elderly.
Ken is involved with a number of groups that promote vaccines to protect against certain illnesses, particularly those that create significant health risks for older persons.
Ken focused on the following illnesses and vaccines. Talk to your Dr. about them.
Shingles:
- Zostavax – Cost $175, 55% efficacy and decreases over time. [5 years] recommended to start at 60 years, with 55% efficacy.
- Shingrix – Cost $300 and is long lasting. It is given in 2 doses 2-6 months apart, costs $150.00 per dose, can be started at 50 years old, is approximately 95% effective.
Pneumonia (consider both shots)
PNEUMONIA: Prevnar 13 administered as a single dose in the arm or leg muscle helps prevent pneumonia, bacteraemic pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. Costs $125.00. Pneumovax 23 free flu shot helps prevent pneumonia caused by 23 different strains.
- Prevanar 13 – Cost $125 - administered as a single dose in the arm or leg muscle helps prevent pneumonia, bacteraemic pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
- Pneumovax 23 (publicly funded) helps prevent pneumonia caused by 23 different strains.
Influenza
For those age 65+ a High-Dose Flu Vaccine is available with 4 times the antigen of a standard dose to help off-set the weakening of our immune system as we age. Effective for those with pre-existing underlying chronic conditions. Costs $75.00. NOTE National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) recommends High-Dose TIV for adults over 65 years. ***Also be aware the flu shots will be in limited supply early this season due to high demand. It will be late October-early November for regular free shots and into December for High-Dose.
- This vaccine may be difficult to get so register at www.standupstraightbc.com