Our bodies are on the line! Last Thursday we were enthralled with Dr Suzanne Purdy's explanation of the latest research on the brain, and how we might fortify our brain to minimise the risk of dementia in old age. This Thursday, we will learn about a different part of our anatomy (though with a male bias) - as Graeme Woodside, CEO of Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ, addresses us in this Blue September month. Graeme's message is relevant to everyone, as awareness of this cancer gives the best chance for early intervention and treatment - if not for yourself then maybe for a friend or family member. We ask members to wear blue in support please.
Note that there's a Board meeting this Wednesday evening. If you would like a particular matter raised at that meeting, please let Alex Gatt or myself know. See you all on Thursday morning.
It was real pleasure listening to Suzanne present her eclectic and wide ranging academic and clinical career. Originally from Whangarei, Suzanne moved to Auckland to undertake a Bachelor of Science degree then practised as a Clinical Audiologist at Auckland Hospital. She went on to complete MSc in Psychology (Auckland, 1982), PhD in Speech Pathology and Audiology (Iowa, 1990).
While in Iowa USA to study deafness disease research for her PhD she came across Rotary. On return she set the MA programme in Audiology. She is a former Lecturer in Audiology in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland and a Senior Research Scientist, National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney and currently Head of Speech Science 2003-current Tamaki Campus.
Christie nominated Hugh to be a member of our Club, having the attributes and qualities we look for in Rotary. Hugh was formally admitted as a member to the Rotary Club of St Johns and is excited to be able to actively contribute to the goals of the Club and support the wider community. Case in point, Hugh has already has assisted with the recent MS appeal! A warm welcome from us all.
A big thank you to Glen Stitchbury for suggesting last week's excellent speaker, Prof. Suzanne Prudy.
This is a general "call out" to all club members to let us know if you have a connection or suggestion for guest speakers. We pride ourselves in having interesting meetings with diverse speakers and value member input to help with our speaker roster. Please don't hesitate contact Brian Fergus, Peter Buchanan or Namrata Gulani with your ideas.
Did you join Rotary to do good things in the community?
You can help or join in all projects (whatever the committee), just contact the committee director and/or project team leader. In most cases, you can include family and friends.
While in Iowa USA to study deafness disease research for her PhD she came across Rotary. On return she set the MA programme in Audiology. She is a former Lecturer in Audiology in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland and a Senior Research Scientist, National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney and currently Head of Speech Science 2003-current Tamaki Campus..jpg)
Red Nose Day coincides with Thursday 28th September meeting. We encourage members to wear "red" to show their support.
