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The Fortarian Rotary Club of Thunder Bay, October 13, 2010

(Fort William)

2009/2010 Board of Directors President: Dave Knutson

Treasurer: Boris Cham

Secretary: Joan Krisko

Directors: Beverly Knutson

Solade Nicol

Jodi Phillips

Blake McCandless

Robert Moore

Walter Seaberg

President Elect: Fiona Skogstad

Past President: Jill Zachary

Meets: 3rd Monday of each month

Cook Engineering, 7 pm

Allocations Committee Chair: Peter Stetsko

Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month

Weiler, Maloney, Nelson, Board Room, 12 noon

Rotary House Lottery Committee Chair: Bob Hookham

Meets: 1st Tuesday of each month

Weiler, Maloney, Nelson, Board Room, 12 noon

Weekly Dinner Meetings Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Travelodge Hotel Airlane

698 W. Arthur St. Thunder Bay, ON

Address

P.O. Box 10061

Thunder Bay, ON

Canada P7B 6T6

www.fwrotary.ca

Editor Fiona Skogstad

fiona.skogstad@shaw.ca

A Delicate Subject

President Dave Knutson opened the meeting by

thanking the Travelodge Airlane for the fine food

this evening.

Following the signing of the National Anthem and

the Rotary prayer (which truly missed Joan on the

piano); Bev Knutson offered the toast to the queen.

President Knutson introduced the sergeant-at-arms

for the evening: Bev Knutson and Robert Moore.

Helen and Gerry Rhodes, guests of Sharon, were

introduced.

After the formalities, Irene was called upon to

introduce the guest speaker, Mr. Bill Everett. The

topic for the meeting was prostate cancer, which

made many a man clench their teeth just at the

mention of the subject. (The reaction of the women

will remain a poorly kept secret.) Mr. Everett sits on

the Board of the Prostate Cancer Support Group,

which is part of the Prostate Cancer Canada

Network of Support Groups. He also sported the tie

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and pin, the official symbol of prostate cancer.

(Women can wear a scarf.)

He opened with a discussion on what prostate

cancer is and how it is a family issue. He spoke of

how men tend to be quiet about prostate cancer

and often fail to seek medical attention during the

early stages. Awareness is growing, but more work

needs to be done. One role of the Prostate Cancer

Support Group is to establish additional support

groups in northwest Ontario. To date, eight such

groups have been established. But more work

needs to done. As a comparison, he illustrated how

women have become organized around

breast cancer awareness. He used humor

to demonstrate the difference between

how men and women view their bodies –

women see the flaws, men do not.

Initially, the members wondered why

two walnuts were placed in the centre of

each table – Halloween and being the fall were the

best guesses. Mr. Everett used the walnuts as a

demonstration of what a prostate is and how

cancer may appear on the prostate. He showed

where the organ is located in the body and what its

function is. In the early stages, lumps may appear

inside the capsule which the doctor will feel during

the teeth-gnashing exam. This is very treatable and

men can go without treatment as long as it remains

within the hard capsule. Once it breaks free of the

capsule, the cancer can spread to other organs and

the bones. Then it becomes much more difficult to

treat.

Mr. Everett shared some of his story. He had

prostate cancer and is still undergoing treatment

and monitoring. From here, he discussed the

importance of the PSA test, though he also

indicated the inherent inaccuracies of the test –

only 30% success rate in diagnosing. The PSA test is

only one aspect of the whole.

He went on to provide some sobering statistics: 1 in

6 Canadian men will develop prostate cancer and

25,000 men per year will be diagnosed. Of these,

4,400 will die from the disease. Prostate cancer is

the second highest killer of men behind lung cancer.

Early detection and treatment is the key to survival.

Mr. Everett went on to discuss some of the side-

effects of treatment and what the treatment

options are. Though not for print, at least one side-

effect would be welcomed by women.

Mr. Everett recommended that men receive yearly

check-ups beginning at the age of 40 and to know

their PSA scores. He also discussed the importance

of diet, including the need for fresh fruit and

vegetables and to avoid high fat foods.

Mr. Everett concluded with a discussion

on the various treatment options and

cautioned about rushing the decision. He

reiterated that men can live with

prostate cancer as long as it does not

break through the capsule surrounding

the prostate and many men live to old

age without significant problems.

He then answered questions. Erle thanked Mr.

Everett for the thorough and informative talk.

President Dave Knutson talked about some of the

initiative happening at the Thunder Bay Regional

Health Sciences Centre and the research being done

with the PET/CT research scanner, one of only four

in the world.

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Special Fine Left Hanging The fine master was called upon. This was KS but he

declined to proceed because he has a special fine in

mind and there were not enough members present

to satisfy what can only be perceived as a twisted

mind. Boris volunteered to be the fine master and

promptly fined KS. Boris, who wore jeans this

evening, went on to fine everyone not wearing

jeans.

Still Lots to Do Terry then was called upon for the Rotary moment.

He provided an update on the situation in Pakistan

and how the local and international Rotary Clubs

are responding to the tragedy.

Opportunities to Donate President Dave Knutson provided information on

Rotary International’s initiative concerning World

Polio Day where every dollar donated (minimum

$100) would receive a 2 for 1 credit towards the

Paul Harris Fellowship. Not sure if the tax credit

applies to Canada as this donation must be made

online. The president will follow up.

Nominations for District Governor: the deadline is

January 3, 2011.

Guest Rotarians Gerry and Helen Rhodes

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Where the Money Goes KS reported on the allocations committee which

met the day before. There were three

recommendations:

Lakehead Search and Rescue requested $32,280 for

their Project – Lifesaver. The committee is

recommending $7,750 be donated.

Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club asked for $10,000.

Though not sought by the club over the last two

years, previously Fort William Rotary has supported

this group. The committee recommended the

$10,000.

The committees also recommended the unpaid

expenses over the last two years concerning the

Citizenship Program be paid. This amounted to

$852.25.

Again, KS was called upon to come to the podium to

provide the lighter side.

Conspiracy Theory This was followed by

the 50/50 draw.

Robert coordinated

(pot was $76.50) and

Jodi Phillips drew the

ticket which Robert

had. Coincidence?

Anyway, he did not

draw the queen of hearts.

Coming Up…. Wed, October 20th Richard Khoury

Classification Talk

Tues, October 26th Board Meeting

Note change of date

Wed, October 27th Tour of George Jeffery

Centre

Mon, November 1st Paul Harris Banquet

Fargo Country Club

See attached poster below.

This week’s wizard with

words: Darren Roberts.

Joan’s newest edition to her family, little Miss Charlotte. Congrats Joan!

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, REMEMBER

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

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District 5580 Rotarians and the World!

All Rotarians, their spouses, and guests are invited to join us for an evening of

celebration and recognition at the beautiful Fargo Country Club.

This year’s program will celebrate District 5580’s International work in India. This year’s scheduled speakers are:

Jill Zachary, is the immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Fort Williams). As a fellow

Rotarian, Jill holds the classification of University Education and is an active member of her club. In addition to

serving on the board of directors from 2006-2010, she is also part of the District 5580 GSE Committee, the

District 5580 Foundation Alumni Co-Chair. Jill presented at the RI Conference in 2006, was an Interact Youth

Coordinator from 2007-2009, has been a GSE Host Family for a number of GSE Teams, and participated in the

GSE Team to Sweden in 2000. With a distinguished Rotary background, Jill will focus her presentation primarily

on her experiences from the recent Rotary Mission Trip to India. We welcome this dynamic Rotarian to keynote

our annual Foundation Banquet.

Gary Nolte, from the Moorhead Club, will speak on Rotary Foundation’s contribution to the near eradication of

Polio. You will hear an overview of the status of the disease worldwide and the role local Rotarians have played

through financial donations to the Foundation.

District Governor Elect Tom Riley will close the evening by recognizing local Paul Harris Fellows.

Menu: Our menu options are a Chicken Puff Pastry entrée or an English Prime Rib entrée. (A vegetarian option will be provided upon request).

Cost: $40.00 per person. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

We regret that refunds are not available due to schedule changes or inclement weather.

Name: Meal Selection:________________

Guest: Meal Selection:________________

Rotary Club: ____________________________________________________________

Phone: Email: _________________________________________

Total Check Amount:

Please clip and mail with payment by Friday, October 22nd

to:

Fargo West Rotary, Attn: Brenda Podetz, PO Box 9237 Fargo, ND 58106.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Clarke at 232-2547.

Paul Harris Banquet

Monday, November 1, 2010

Fargo Country Club

5:30 P.M. Social

6:30 P.M. Dinner & Program

Rotary International Foundation