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Upcoming:
May 23...Dark
May 24...Million Dollar Shot Golf Tournament
May 30th is Susan Starbird from the Small Craft Coalition (Petaluma River)

Meeting convened by President Russell, one of his last few!

Forrest led the pledge.

Thought of the Day:  “Take time to accept responsibility.  Your life is exactly that – it’s your life!  It is created by you.  You are constantily making choices, constantly created new experiences.  And although we can be affected by circumstances which can seem to be completely out of our control, essentially, we decide the direction in which we walk.”  Nicolas Watkins

INTRODUCTION OF ROTARIAN GUESTS:



James Walsh and his mother Joan Walsh; Paula (Chuck Hartley’s daytime “girl friend”; Tricia Perkey; Bruce Schmuikoski; Dr. Helene Spivak (wife of President Russell); Cristine Creamer and her mother Carla Creamer; and Cecelia T., and her foster mother Caroline.

VISITING ROTARIANS:  District Governor-Nominee Ed Fullerton.

Harold Alexander Scholarships:  


                                                   In Honor of Forrest Frey:  James Walsh;

                       
                               In honor of Harold Alexander: Christine Creamer;

                                                                   and


                        In honor of Jimmy Clark: Cecelia Texelier.


                           Congratulations and Best Wishes









          Latest Paul Harris Fellows:
          Helene Spivak (wife and girlfriend of President Russell); Liz Marquardt (her second Paul Harris). 

                                                                             
                                                                             Newest PVR Member!....Trisha Perkey joined us today! Welcome Trisha!


ANNOUNCEMENTS / EVENTS.

District Conference:  DGN updated the Club on the District Conference this coming weekend at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park. 

Golf Tournament – Jim O’. updated the group on the planning progress for next week’s event.  More volunteers are needed to help with the event.  The event will honor Harvey Freetley, Marlene (his widow) will be present to be recognized.

Casa Grande Senior Project:  Jim O. offered the Club an excellent opportunity to participate in the experience of CGHS senior projects.

Cash for Cash – The drawing is next week at the Golf Tournament.  There will be an auction at the event, great items available. 

HAPPY DOLLARS, FINES, ETC.: 
Pamela T. didn’t pay for her 33rd wedding anniversary (fines all paid); Jim O got recognized for his 3rd Club anniversary (paid $3.50 into the bucket, interest got applied, grew to $5 quickly); Julie R. paid for a great upcoming youth event: Kids Day America, May 19th (Noon to 3 PM); Johnny S. had a child with a birthday (recognized once a year) and a loud cell phone (message from daughter “just say no”, but he rang the bell for a substantial fine (he also broke a few ear drums);
 Connie T. returned from a trip Spokane to see her granddaughter graduate from a 4-year nursing program (surprise $$$ to come later); Libby F. returned from an incredible bike ride through the Bryce/Zion area and throughout the southwest (mostly downhill) – she presented President Russell with a great pair of roadrunner socks and dessert flower note cards (she passed her fine of $20 to Gordon’s hit); Gordon recognized his two childrens’ birthday – something about 16 – 16-year olds; he survived the party and rang the bell (loudly).  Jerrie P. admitted that she won a trip to India – at the S.F. Flower Show (remember to fill out those little forms everyone – someone has to win; she did; she also rang the bell).
The District Governor-Nominee Ed recognized Pamela T. and her team of volunteers for taking on the decorations for the District Conference; and Dr. Helene Spivak who delivered his 10th grandchild about 6 months ago.  Happy dollars for Connie’s grand-daughters accomplishments, Russ F.’s car racing and Terry B. for her new business location.

RAFFLE:  50/50 raffle ($878) the wrong color marble was selected by Philip P. 

PROGRAM:  President Russell introduced Dr. Helene Spivak, OB/GYN.  Dr. Spivak (it was mentioned that President Russell had to read his wife’s resume, rather than knowing it by heart after 18 years of marriage).  Dr. Spivak shared the history of the laser and the numerous uses and application of lasers.    Gasses are used to harness the energy and radiation to focus the power beam of light in a direct manner.  OB/GYNs utilize the laser for cosmetic purposes for hair removal.  All woman, in all walks of life, face the problem.  Her personal experiences drew her to the industry.  The Laser seeks the pigment in the air (won’t work on gray hair, ooh darn!) so it works best on fair-skinned, dark haired people.  Dr. Spivak explained the process, which requires several treatments (5-6) to meet the 3 phases of hair growth.  The laser is also used to remove tattoos (get rid of that past flame’s name); exposed veins, reduce wrinkling, etc.  Not used to pregnant woman or light sensitive patients.  It has a broad range of uses.

Some scarring can occur with tattoo removal, dependent upon the type of laser used.
 Reversing the process has not been perfected (sorry Mike L.).  

Other uses of the laser included use for surgery, including lasik eye surgery (precision is incredible).  Services are done at the office; prices vary with the area and the time it takes ($89 for one treatment, such as the upper lip or ear area).  It’s about $400 - $1,000 to do a general area.  Some antibiotics can trigger a reaction.  Wrinkle removal is done through plumping of the wrinkles, but not permanent (preventative is the best method to avoid wrinkles – stay out of the sun, reduce alcohol, never smoke, etc.).

Great information for anyone with unwanted hair, any place.

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