Colin Bazeley, Leanne Clinch, Alan Harris, Beth Hudman, Deb Williams,
Kyle Smith, Leanne Clinch, Margaret Leversedge, Mark Forgie, Mike Williams
Anthea John, Gayle Joyce
Guests
Jaime Harvey Guest Speaker, Simon Griffiths – Guest of Dave Griffiths,
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This evenings Formalities:
Fines to:
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Toast
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Grace
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Chair
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Nathan P
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PP Dave Griffiths
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PP Barry Stewart introduced the chair for the evening- PP Dave Griffiths who officially opened meeting 3194 and welcomed members and special guests before asking Members who wished to have a Rotary Spot to come forward.
PP Steve Barilla
- Steve Reminded members that the Freeling Farm expo is coming up in March. The correct date is the 22nd and 23rd March not the 4th as listed in the last bulletin.
Bob Hinderwell
- Bob advised members that the GHS tour was in fact the following evening not next week as previously advised. Interested members please enter via bottom carpark and meet promptly at 6pm.
Chair Dave invited guests to enjoy some fellowship over dinner before inviting PP sergeant Barry to present his session for the evening.
Wheel winners this week were 1st Mark Smeaton, 2nd Julie T and 3rd Kim Potger
Barry entertained us with his Facebook funnies and Bunyip roundup before handing back to Chair Dave.
Dave introduced Jaime Harvey from The Gawler Sleep clinic who educated us on aspects of sleep and the reasons some of us experience poor sleep.
Why We Sleep
Much of sleep is still a mystery, however we know that sleep plays a major part in our body’s restorative functions.
Detoxification & Rest
The brain signals muscles to relax. Waste products are cleared from our cells.
Blood pressure drops.
Hormonal secretion
Human Growth hormone is released, cells are repaired, bones & muscles
are strengthened. Hormones that control hunger are also released,
regulating the appetite.
Immune system regulation
Production of T-Cells (the body’s defense system) ocurs, preparing us
for fighting infections and viruses.
Memory & Learning
Mood
The Eight-Hour sleep is a myth!
Everybody’s sleep needs are personal and can depend on
a variety of factors. Age, health state and medications will all
impact on how much sleep you require.
More important than quantity of sleep is quality of sleep.
If you are waking unrefreshed, feeling very tired during the day, suffering poor concentration, forgetfulness or headaches and morning dizziness, you may not be getting the right quantity or quality of sleep.
“Sleep Apnoea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts”.
Mayo Clinic
Sufferers often report: And can be at higher risk of:
- Snoring loudly - Hypertension
- Feeling tired even after a full - Heart attack
- night’s sleep - Diabetes
- Dry mouth & throat - Stroke
- Impotence - Memory loss
- Insomnia - Early death
- Attention Difficulties
- Fatigue, depression or moodiness
- Nocturia (frequent night toilet visits)
- Morning headaches
- Falling asleep at the wheel
Dave thanked Jaime for her presentation and said he could personally recommend the clinic as he is a client there. After a short Q & A Dave asked President John to present Jaime with a certificate of thanks.
John then thanked members and guests for attending and closed the meeting with the four Way test.
