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Last Meeting
Bec Gardiner - Guest Speaker 
Posted by David Thompson
Bec Gardiner from Stroke Aotearoa NZ [www.stroke.org.nz] was our after dinner speaker on the 14th of April. Her friendly, relaxed, confident, and knowledgeable style resulted in everyone paying close attention.  Her talk was very well received.
Do explore that website.
A stroke deprives your brain of oxygen, which is a very serious medical emergency.  If you see or experience signs of a stroke DIAL 111 IMMEDIATELY.
What are the signs of a stroke?
  • Face drooping or
  • Arm weakness or
  • Speech difficulties or
  • Severe headache with no known cause or
  • Vision changes or
  • Trouble walking, vertigo, or loss of balance or
  • Numbness of face, arm or leg, especially if it's only on one side of the body.
Up to 90% of strokes are preventable.  Go to Reducing stroke risks to see how.
Thank you Bec for coming to speak to us and reminding us how we can help ourselves and those around us.
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General Notices

 
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
 
* Quiz Evening 
A reminder regarding the International Committee's upcoming quiz evening on Friday 2 May from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Avalon Pavilion.  Entry is $20 per person and teams of 6 per table.  BYO with supper provided.  Funds raised will go towards the Rotary Dental Aid project in Fiji.  Please note your diaries and gather your team together.

There will be an auction included as part of the evening and the committee is looking for items for the auction.  If you have something please contact John Cole or Brian Clarke. 

 

 

 
Community & Member Activity
Bec Gardiner - Guest Speaker 
Posted by David Thompson
Bec Gardiner from Stroke Aotearoa NZ [www.stroke.org.nz] was our after dinner speaker on the 14th of April. Her friendly, relaxed, confident, and knowledgeable style resulted in everyone paying close attention.  Her talk was very well received.
Do explore that website.
A stroke deprives your brain of oxygen, which is a very serious medical emergency.  If you see or experience signs of a stroke DIAL 111 IMMEDIATELY.
What are the signs of a stroke?
  • Face drooping or
  • Arm weakness or
  • Speech difficulties or
  • Severe headache with no known cause or
  • Vision changes or
  • Trouble walking, vertigo, or loss of balance or
  • Numbness of face, arm or leg, especially if it's only on one side of the body.
Up to 90% of strokes are preventable.  Go to Reducing stroke risks to see how.
Thank you Bec for coming to speak to us and reminding us how we can help ourselves and those around us.
 
Parting Thought
 
 Annette provided the parting thought at the end of the evening -  
 
"Celebrate every win, no matter how small.  When you can't control what's happening challenge yourself to control the way you respond.  You can rise up from anything.  Your body can withstand almost anything.  It's your mind you have to control."
Anon
 
 
 

Birthdays This Week

* Mike Fackney - 30 April
 
 

Anniversaries in May:

* John Cole - 7 May 1986
* Brian Clarke - 22 May 1989
* Paul Giles - 22 May 1989
* Brian Lummis - 18 May 1999
* Jaye Howey - 28 May 2007
* Glenda Barratt - 2 May 2016

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster. 
 
 
 
 
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     We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm 
 
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