January 29, 2003

President Jodi Moscona presided at the regular meeting at the Marriott Hotel. Seated at the head table with Jodi was our speaker Kara Still, Jerry Boyce, and Wayne Price. The song was led by Dale Hodges, the pledge by David Cresson, and the prayer by Charles Rea.

Jodi introduced our only guest, Ed Painter, who is really a new member. The Kiwanis Governor's visit will be next Friday, February 7 at the LSU Faculty Club. Make reservations if you wish to attend. Also, need reservations for Mid Winter Conference to be held February 14, 15, and 16.

Steve Brown announced that arrangements for the baseball tournament were progressing well. It is scheduled for March 1. Assignments for work will soon be published. They will be the same as last year unless you asked for a change. Need requests as soon as possible. Ads are needed for the program. Contact him or President Moscona.

The pictures taken by Glen Nordyke three weeks ago did not come out so he asked to take them over. Glen doesn't know much about pictures.

Jerry Boyce introduced our speaker, Ms. Kara Still from the Heart Association. She described the work of the Association and the success it has had in reducing the deaths from heart problems. It was started more than 75 years ago by six doctors in New York. It is dedicated to raising money to help in research.

Emphasis is placed first on prevention involving diet and exercise. High blood pressure needs to be managed as well as diet.

Next is the need for quick action when an attack occurs. CPR is needed immediately. With immediate CPR the survival rate jumps from 5% to 20%. After that the patient gets advanced care.

She displayed a portable AED machine (Automatic External Defibrillator.) The machine gives oral instructions as you use it. Every fire truck in Baton Rouge carries one. The best immediate attention is available at airports.

Stroke victims need medical attention within two to three hours after an attack.

She showed a video of the work of the American Heart Association. Their goal is to reduce deaths by 25% by year 2010. Many seminars and other programs are scheduled. We are all invited to attend the Heart Walk on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. on the steps of the State Capital. For participation by your company call her at 248-7711.

President Moscona announced that our club meeting will be at Our Lady of the Lake hospital on February 19 because of the full booking by the hotel and also at another location on March 19. More details later.

Next week the program will be about professional basketball. Speaker will be George Parjis of the New Orleans Hornets.

The winner in the jackpot was H.P. Walker (again).

CWH