Nathan welcomed all present and opened meeting No. 4257.
Special welcome to Rotarian Heather who has been allowed out of isolation following her return from Melbourne.
He announced that the chocolates on the table were courtesy of Virginia celebrating her (and David’s) 25 wedding anniversary.
Guest Speaker: Dr Jeremiah Lim - The Eye as a Window to the Brain
David resumed to introduce Jeremiah Lim (Jerry) , guest speaker, an optometrist who specializes in researching how the eye is a window to the brain.
Jerry stated that the eye is the window to the soul and one’s general health
He looks at diseases of the brain and eyes – eyes being an extension of the brain. The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system. And the retina is an extension of the diencephalon. This projects into the thalamus and on to the primary visual cortex
Jerry went onto discuss Electrophysiology used as way to look for diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension and high cholesterol.
Brain imaging includes Ultrasound and x-ray/ computed tomography (CT) and MRI Fundus photography. Retinal vessel diameter allows researchers to look for stroke prediction and Alzheimer’s disease prediction
Photos on the eye can reveal suspected brain tumor/raised intracranial pressure, suspected multiple sclerosis/optic neuritis and Sroke branch artery occlusion.
Dual spectral imaging – allows for retinal oximetry, blood absorbs light differently based on their oxygen content eg artery and veins and the difference is a measure of retinal oxygen saturation. Increased retinal oxygen saturation is seen in Alzheimer’s Disease
Functional vessel change is a better indicator for early warning for disease of the eye – glaucoma, the body – diabetes, high blood pressure, the brain – stroke and Alzheimer’s
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non invasive cross sectional imaging of the living eye.
OCT – is the imaging of nerve cells and their projections (axons) into the brain and the loss of visual cell bodies and their nerve projections into the brain.
Jerry stated that superior retinal and macular nerve thinning is seen in Alxheimer’s disease.
Jerry’s address was an very interesting and revealing presentation, with numerous graphic and photos showing the work he and other optometrist are doing to provide an insight as to how the eye is the window of the brain and disease.
David thanked Dr Lim – Rotarians and guests showed their appreciation
Sad and Happy Dollars plus Raffle
Chris Davis – very happy to be fully vaccinated
Christina extremely pleased her granddaughter is beginning to read
Judy – note her pleasure that a dual highway is proposed all the way to Victor Harbor
Wendy – did not have mother’s day this year for various Covid reasons and hence mother’s day working bee happened around her house
Virginia shared the very lovely verse in her card from husband David gave to her for their 25th celebration.
Raffle draw of $10.00 was won by Christina, and Bob Mills won the chocolates
Spots
Chris Davis reminded all about the POOTY presentation – to be held in Rundle Mall at 10,30am on 14th October and that the POOTY recipient would be present at our meeting on October 19th along with other SAPOL dignitaries.
Finale
President Nathan announced the Thrift shop roster for this Saturday AM Nathan and David, PM Pam and Vera Holt.
By David Wick, President, Rotary E-Club of World Peace
As members of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace, we will be joining other members and people around the world in participating in the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September. It is fitting for us to do so and follow Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta in focusing on “Girls Empowerment and Peace” as a strategy to achieve our common goal. It’s also fitting because several of our members have been promoters of a Peace Day from the very beginning.
In the early 1960s, Avon Mattison (a member of our club) began conducting informal “peace councils” that would gather international students together from many nations in Washington D.C. These became so popular that students would bring along ambassadors from their countries, and eventually the U.S. State Department wanted to attend. One of the common purposes of these monthly peace councils was to work toward the establishment of a worldwide day of peace.
International Day of Peace poster
Rotary and Peace Day
Avon continued to push the idea through colleagues at the UN and diplomatic services. And as is fitting of such an important initiative, pressure for the idea also came from different people in many different parts of the world.
The realization of their dream came about in 1981, when the UN General Assembly passed a unanimous resolution establishing The International Day of Peace (Peace Day) to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. Avon, Joanie Ciardelli, Marilyn King, and I (all Rotary E-Club of World Peace members) have been a part of Pathways to Peace, working with the UN since the 1980s to increase awareness of and participation in Peace Day.
We organized the first large scale civil society Peace Day celebration on 18 September 1984 in San Francisco, the birthplace of the UN. This groundbreaking event also engaged citizens in 70 nations around the world, who joined the citizens of San Francisco in observing Peace Day in their own unique ways.
As a co-creator with a front row seat from the beginning, I have seen firsthand how Peace Day touches hearts, stirs imaginations, and guides actions. The growing event now inspires people of all ages and occupations. Its importance is in advancing a continual message of peace and concern for one another, communicated in ever-changing and creative ways.
Building peace, one project at a time
I feel honored to be a Rotary member and support the evolution of Peace Day. It is meant to be a time to “take stock” in and assess how we are doing in our peacebuilding initiatives as well as make plans for more impactful actions during the following year. I believe this underscores the reality that all of Rotary’s actions and initiative can be highlighted and celebrated in light of the global effort to create a more peaceful world.
As People of Action there are many ways we can make Peace Day a meaningful experience in our personal lives and at every level of Rotary. This year’s International Day of Peace theme, “Recovering better for a sustainable and equitable world” asks us to support healing from the COVID-19 pandemic. We are asked to “think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier.”
Taking Action
Here are some examples of things we can do:
Minute of Silence – Individuals, communities, families, and workplaces observe this global minute every day at noon in time zones across the world. Pause at noon each day to take a deep breath, meditate on, pray for, and envision peace. This “peace wave” is traveling around the world each day as a shared act of peacebuilding that all can participate in.
“May Peace Prevail On Earth“– Include this universal statement at the beginning and end of your club meeting, event, or gathering. Add it to your voice messages.
Gather around one of the thousands of Peace Poles that have been established in communities around the world or plant one yourself.
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Vera Holt
Week 4: 25 September 2021
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Vera-Ann Stacy
Week 5:
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Jerry Casburn & Reno Elms
Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact: Pam Trimmer (T) 8293 2612; (M) 0415 238 333; e-mail: pamela.trimmer@bigpond.com
Mitre 10 and Bunnings Barbeques
The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month. Morning shift 8.30am - 12 noon; afternoon shift 12.00 - 3.30pm, then clean-up.....next one this Saturday 18 September
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
David resumed to introduce Jeremiah Lim (Jerry) , guest speaker, an optometrist who specializes in researching how the eye is a window to the brain.
of visual cell bodies and their nerve projections into the brain.
As members of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace, we will be joining other members and people around the world in participating in the United Nations 
