The Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse held its regular weekly meetingon Oct. 20, 2020, via Zoom, commencing at 7:30 a.m., with President Chris Joyce presiding

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The Thoughts for the Day were presented by Carol Bild and included quotes by Buddha, the Dalai Lama, and Walt Disney. 

 

 

President Joyce announced that there will be a Board Meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

 

Bruce Baumberger announced that Holiday Sales and deliveries will be contact-free and that everyone should begin soliciting now!  Nov. 20 is the pre-Thanksgiving delivery day. Starting Nov. 1, Thanksgiving orders may be taken and the system for other orders will open up later. Bruce also reminded us that we can be our own best customers by buying items, donating hams, or making a cash donation. A separate E-mail with information will be arriving for all members later in the day.

 

World Polio Day is this coming Saturday, Oct. 24. We will march with members of the Noon Club along the lakefront path. Those wishing to march should meet at 1 p.m. in front of the Dawes House. Carol Pandak, PolioPlus Director for Rotary International and a member of our club, will join us. For more information contact Jean Saunders.

 

World: Drive-In Movies continue. Watch for an announcement coming through Club Runner.

 

Katherine Peterson reported that the Tuesday Fellowship Walks will continue through the end of October. After the time changes, it will be too dark.  Meet at the Greenwood Beach at 5:30 p.m.  The walk begins at 5:40 p.m. and returns by 6:30 p.m. Plenty of parking is available.  Virtual Happy Hours are taking place on Friday at 5:15 p.m. Contact Katherine to get the link. Coffee hours on Saturday morning will begin soon.

 

Gary Peterson reminded people to donate to the Rotary International Annual Fund. Donations to the Rotary Polio fund are currently being triple matched by the Gates Foundation. Also consider signing up with Amazon for their program https://smile.amazon.com which makes donations to organizations of your choice, including Rotary International.

 

Linda Gerber announced that the International Service Committee will meet at 7:15 a.m. on Monday morning. She also thanked all the people who made suggestions to the Nominating Committee of people who might take leadership positions. The committee meets next Monday.

 

Bruce Baumberger announced that he is very grateful that Chip Uchtman has agreed to become the Club Runner Coordinator! 

 

Sam Lovering is continuing his recovery from surgery. His wife is not having surgery and they have decided not to move at this time.

 

Kristin Brown announced that her husband, Mahmoud, is back at work following his long illness and recovery from COVID-19.

 

 

 

A giant boast to the Election Judges:  Chip Uchtman has volunteered to be an election judge and Joy Joyce is in training to be one.

 

Lesley Peters boasted Catherine Peterson for organizing the Tuesday fellowship walks.

 

Ann Searles boasted Bruce Baumberger for purchasing Allium bulbs from her Garden Club and Steve Goranson for planting them.

 

Steve Goranson boasted his daughter who is back at work on The Conners – Season 3.

 

Susan Prout boasted Jackie Mack for collecting 2,355 diapers at Realtor open houses. The diapers were donated to Bundled Blessings.

 

Patrick Owuor boasted Linda Gerber and the rest of the International Service Committee for all their fundraising efforts.

 

 

 

 

It should be noted that Dr. Brunk’s powerpoint presentation is available with the recording of the meeting that was sent out this week.

 

Those individuals who are at highest risk of severe illness and death are those (1) with chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease; (2)  are older adults; and (3)  are obese.

 

To minimize risk it is important to reduce exposure, minimize inflammation, and support the body’s viral surveillance and immune system.

 

Signs of inflammation might include arthritic joints, skin reactions, mucus and coughing, and insomnia. Inflammation in COVID-19 can lead to organ damage. Causes of inflammation can include poor diets (fast foods), processed foods, sugar, bad fats, food intolerances, high blood sugar, stress, poor sleep, low grade infections, and toxins in our environment.

 

For gut health and to minimize inflammation, you can eat foods that are high in fiber, plant based, low in sugar, use probiotics and avoid toxins. To improve sleep you can exercise more, reduce caffein consumption, reduce screen time, and use Melatonin, which is an anti-inflammatory. You can also sleep in a cooler environment.  

 

To manage stress, practice breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, journaling; engage in activities including enjoying nature, sewing, art, music, and other activities.

 

She suggested taking good quality supplements without too many fillers. These could include Vitamin D, Omega 3 fish oil, vitamin C, Zinc (15 mg.-30 mg. per day), Curcumin, Astragalus. She recommends turmeric, Reishe mushrooms( in teas, or supplements). Oily fish such as salmon or sardines do not always provide enough Omega 3, so supplements may be necessary, but don’t overdo it. Too much Vitamin A can be toxic. Look for vitamins that are labeled GMP for good manufacturing practices and check the ingredient levels.  Also avoid charred meat and buy wild caught salmon.

 

For more information, check out the Institute of Functional Medicine’s website.

 

 

 

Troy Perkins, who hopes to join the club and is a friend of Steve Steiber

 

 

Dr. Debra Brunk- speaker

 

 

Steve Steiber  +7

 

 

Brad Weiss – October 20

Kristin Brown – October 21

Jackie Mack – October 22

Bob Teska- October 23

Kassandra McGovern – October 24

 

 

Catherine Peterson – October 23 – 2 years