# 649, Club Bulletin, May 1, 2017

Guests today: Judi Corcoran, former Rotary Exchange Student in 1970 from Australia and Roger Lande.

Happy News: Greg Jenkins, asked members to complete the Branding Survey either online or on paper. Check the Chamber and City of Muscatine Websites for the survey. Megan Francis invited members to come to Sunnybrook to hear from the Sheriff's Department about Scams that impact Older Citizens and she was also happy her 2 year old turned 2! Larry Hetzler representing the County Arts Council shared the sidewalk poetry contest. Cath Hahn asked for help in recruiting students for RYLA.  We were reminded of the Tornado Relief Pasta Bar next Monday, May 1, 2017. District Conference is also May 4-6 at Coralville.

Rick Gosney recognized Tony Joseph with his second Paul Harris recognition and Sal LoBianco with his 4th Paul Harris recognition!! Kudos to Sal and Tony for this great Rotary Recognition!!

 

Program: Dr. Michael Hajdu presented an informative program on Heart Care! Heart Failure not heart attacks is a coming trend.  Heart failure is not pumping enough blood out of your heart! Signs are shortness of breath,peripheral edema and increased chance of premature death.  Americans need to take better care of ourselves. If you are 65 now your chances of living until 85 are good.  Two biggest disease threats are Heart Disease and Cancer!! Heart failure can be treated behaviorally, medically, with devices, transplants and societal. Walking and exercise, salt control, not being overweight helps reduce the impact of heart failure.There are medications, implants and transplants that enhance life.  Dr, Hajdu is practicing in Muscatine through Mercy Hospital should one be interested in contacting him!!