We were blessed with a sunny and warm, but not too hot, summer day and
Karan Bates-Gasior kicked off the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
Scott Chabot led us today with the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.
Chuck Dib did a great job leading “The Four Way-Test” and
Tom Davies led us in prayer. We enjoyed a delicious lunch with beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans (so we made sure to eat our veggies), salad, and cake with fruit filling.
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- September 14 is the district summit in Ann Arbor. Karan wanted to promote
attendance to the event if possible
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- Brenda Tipton is speaking next week. She is the district membership chair.
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- We need some help with set up and break down for meetings because of some absences to the regulars! Please pitch in if possible.
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- We had an AWESOME board meeting on Val’s boat. Please consider a board position for next year so you too can partake in the fun.
GUESTS AND VISITORS
Gloria Murray had her work cut out for her as we had a lot of guests today. Joe Garavglia is a guest of Ken Hager. Michelle Chabot (Scott’s wife) was our speaker. Cyndee Sperre and Dale McNabb joined us today. Jacob, Jonah, and Emmett Pierson came with Eric. Ken Hager is a guest of
Margo Baker.
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS AND FLOWERS
Julie Miller was up to the task for flowers today.
Patty Kaufman had a birthday but wasn’t present (must attend for flower!)
Gary bought a flower for Tina for helping to find the big song book.
Valerie Miller bought a flower for Margo for bringing in two new members.
Scott Chabot bought a flower for his wife for presenting (good move Scott.)
Jeff Furest bought a flower for Val for hosting the board meeting on her boat.
Mary Ann Hosey bought a flower for Gloria for helping with the welcome table.
Chuck Dib bought a flower for Julie to welcome her back after recovering from surgery (nice Chuck, but where were you last week?!?)
Joe Garavglia bought a flower for Julie Huttenlocher for her De La Salle shirt.
Bill Furest bought a flower for Gloria for hosting the baseball game outing.
MUSIC
Larry Neal handled the music today. We sang “Ain’t We Got Fun” and “Sing a Song to Rotary.”
SUNSHINE REPORTS
Ray Glime announced that Don Green hasn’t been doing very well and recently moved from independent living to a group home with full time care.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Gloria and Jeff announced that the kickoff party for our 100-year anniversary party will be the wine and cheese party at the Anton Art Center on October 4. The goal is 100 people for 100 years. Jeff asked that all Rotarians “knock on the door” of at least one business owner in Mount Clemens to encourage them to attend.
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- Eric reminded everyone that the Rotary golf outing is going to be on September 26. Put it on your calendar and come. Sign-up sheets coming soon!
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- Ryan Murphy announced that we’re still looking for school supplies for kids. Please bring in your supplies to the meeting next week to give to Jessie Johnson. We are also happy to accept cash donations and/or put your donation on your bill and we can do the shopping for you! Thanks to all the people who already donated.
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- The soap box derby is going to be Saturday, September 7 starting at the rec bowl in Mount Clemens. Anyone who can come support the club would be wonderful!
RECOGNITION
Tom Davies was back for a repeat fill-in today!
Fast start fining Mary Ann Hosey and me for collecting supplies for children (rough.)
Paul was fined $3 for his work out attire to “lighten his load” for his post meeting workout
Jeff got hit for $5 on top of his traffic ticket for possibly being the cause of an accident.
Chuck got fined for $2 for moving out to the other side of town. He assured us he was not leaving Mount Clemens Rotary!
Eric was fined $3 for calling everyone for recognition before he called Tom for a replacement and then another $2 for shunning another event to promote his golf outing.
The entire board was fined $3 for having a good time on Val’s boat for the board meeting.
Mark Zuccaro and
Frank Bernabei were fined for being co-most missed Rotarians.
SPEAKER AND PROGRAM
Today we had the pleasure of having Michelle Chabot talk to us about sleep studies and sleep disorders. She works as a certified sleep technician at Beaumont.
The importance of sleep:
When you sleep you hypothalamus produces hormones that regulate body functions. This affects many of the organs of the body.
Sleep also regulates insulin sleep apnea can be associated with diabetes.
There are two types of sleep - REM and non REM
Non REM sleep has three phases
N1 - you are not in long as it’s a transition phase of sleep
N2 - This is further relaxation and you are in this phase approximately 50% of the time
N3 - This is the deepest sleep
Hard to awaken from this sleep.
REM
Happens every 90 minutes or so.
This is the phase where dreaming occurs.
Sleep apnea
22 million Americans have this and 80% are undiagnosed.
Oxygen levels drop and it puts the body in a fight or flight state.
Heart does not have time to repair itself.
Airway becomes obstructed and does not let air in.
Creates a disrupted sleep.
Treatments for apnea
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Mask options - Nasal mask or nasal pillow are also available
Alternatives
Dental devices
Sleep position therapy (changing the position you sleep in)
Surgical options
Sleep deprivation
20% of people have inefficient sleep
28% get less than 8 hours of sleep
Driving while sleeping is like being drunk
Smart phones can inhibit sleep
Blue light that comes from phones is like sunlight
Blue light can cause other health issues as well
Sleep Tips
Maintain a sleep schedule
Avoid naps
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening
Avoid exercise within three hours of bedtime
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