Submitted by Luann Jackman

President Larry Curtis opened the meeting by welcoming everyone.

Roland was asked to lead the Club in the pledge.  Larry Levy asked us to pray for Wendy Irving, who has a medical condition and was thankful for all the blood donations.

Visiting Rotarians

Dave Kapranos from Novato
Joyce Palmer from Novato
Gary Gonsor from Novato 

Guests

Mandy Davey a guest of Marie Border

Doug DiSalvo of Dean Moser

Bill Kelly introduced the 7^th president of Ignacio Rotary

Marissa, Melissa Rinck’s daughter joined us

Announcements

Please return the Monte Carlo surveys to Luann today.

There will be a benefit for The Wheelchair Foundation at the studio of George Sumner’s studio in San Rafael.  It will also be to celebrate George’s 67^th birthday.  This organization sends about 10,000 wheelchairs per month.

Saturday is a median strip work party.  Bring gloves and tools to clean up the strip and check the irrigation.

Jody Fischer, works for B of A in Novato, has a friend whose daughter is in need of a bone morrow transplant.  Saturday there is an opportunity to sign up to be a bone marrow donor at St. Vincent’s off 101 in Marinwood.

The interact group leaves Saturday for Mexico.  Needs 2-3 people to drive down and/or back.  You don’t have to stay – Michael Fish will fly them down or back.  Sunday, April 8 and on Saturday, April 14 are the dates we need people to drive.

Items left over from Monte Carlo are available to bid on today at the meeting.

Recognition

Art Wasserman celebrated his 37^th anniversary stayed at the Inn in Saratoga with dinner and stopped at the flower show on the way home.

Bill Doughty celebrated his 17^th anniversary by schlepping his children around.  Celebrated the next day.

Matt Pavone had a birthday.  Breakfast, bike ride, kid movie and dinner with the kids and his lovely wife were the events of the day.

Tony Elshout’s birthday was celebrated.  Received a lovely bottle of something special, dinner and a very special bottle of wine, however can not tell what it was.

Fran was here and is recovering nicely, word for the day sinecure.  It means an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

Bill Kelly was recognized for selling the ticket, which was drawn for the trip to NY, was his neice.  Nice because they have been at every Monte Carlo every year (except for 2) and has never been to NY.

Marie Borders wanted to share that on March 26^th was the 25^th anniversary of their first date.  Enjoyed a lovely evening and stayed at Hotel Healdsburg.

Tomorrow night Friday afternoon club at Pacheco Playhouse at 5 pm.

Next week is our club assembly about Monte Carlo.

Speaker/Program

Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD, from the Eye Institute of Marin, spoke to us about Seeing Well as You Grow Older.

1 out of 3 individuals have some vision loss by age 65.  This creates some consequences.  Common causes are macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy.

Everyone should have a comprehensive eye exam from 40 years on.

Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve.  Most people have not systems, which is why exams are so important for early detection.  Everyone should learn about the risk factors.  There are a variety of treatments for glaucoma.  Early detection, treatment and close follow up is important to prevent blindness.

Cataracts form on the lenses.  This is one of the most common causes of vision loss.  A lens is replaced and can be mono or multi focal.  It is a fairly routine procedure and recovery is very rapid. 

A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables help your eyes stay healthy, plus including rich leafy vegetables and carrots.  Sunglasses are very important to help keep UV rays out.  Also exercise is important for eye health.

Drawing

The drawing was won by Carlton Prince and he drew a clear marble. 

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 Upcoming Meetings

April 5                Club Assembly
 

All Rotarians are encouraged to think about speakers for meetings. If you have a suggestion, please contact Catheryne DiPrete at "Catheryne DiPrete" <Catheryne.diprete@morganstanley.com>.

Board Meetings

Ignacio Rotary Board meetings are the 3^nd Wednesday of the month.  They meet at the Circle Bank on Grant Avenue in Novato.  They begin at 4:30 pm.

Upcoming Firesides

May 10                        6 pm – location to be determined

Upcoming Events/Activities/Projects:

April 27                        Friday Afternoon Club – 5:30 pm, John Marshall’s home

May 6                        Family Day at Miwok Park

June 29            Debunking – 6 pm

District Foundation Information

http://www.rotary5150.org/newsletter.htm

Need to make up a missed meeting?  Now you know where and when:

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