#625, Club Bulletin, October 17, 2016

Posted by Mary Wildermuth on Oct 17, 2016

Program for October 17, 2016: Rotary Youth Leadership Camp

Invocation:

Rotary News: Potential new member and guest of Mike Ruby was Ganesh Jayaram.

Happy News: Keith Porter was happy that his son completed several certifications and is now well on his way to becoming a Shinook Helicopter Pilot and oh yes Keith is excited about the Cubs!! Mike Ruby visited several Rotary Clubs in Ohio in route to Rotary Bootcamp. Mike Hagerty reminded us to sign up for the Vintner's Dinner. Bob Jensen is proud to say Temp Associates is 30 years old and is hosting Business After Hours this week. Charla Schafer is thankful for the Annie Sloan painting project for MCSA and the many volunteers. Jessica Wittman is inviting all to the Osage County City Circle production on October 21-23 at Coralville Theatre. Holly Thomas Koehler is proud of the Muskie Band. Sarah Lande is proud of Muscatine's finest, Dick and Mary Jo Stanley, Marv Kreiger and Bob Jensen for their leadership in various local and regional projects. Caitlyn Ryan reminded us of the Alzheimer's Walk this coming Saturday at Discovery Park and Mike Hagerty demonstrating bees at Sunnybrook.

Club Business: Erika Cox gave an update on the 1Rotary Summit meeting. Big ideas were mentoring new members, supporting the Rotary Foundation and increasing Rotary's public image.

Program: David Maxey and Dr. Santiago Ortega presented information on the University of Iowa Stroke Program. The big message is that Stroke can be cured today if the patient gets to the ER immediately and receives the TPA medication within 3 hours of the stroke. The clot can actually be captured and removed with current technology. Dr. Ortega said that the U has been working on the delivery system and improving the rate of response by the medical team. 15 million persons have a stroke each year. Having a stroke is the main reason persons are in nursing homes.

Dr.Ortega stressed getting to the hospital quickly and getting the necessary medication. The University program is the first dedicated stroke unit in the country.