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GALLIA COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
February 9, 2012
Holzer Medical Center – French 500 room
Attendance: (48) Judy Burdell, Hazel Carico, Irene Clark, Jerry Davis, Diana Drummond,
Marlene Hoffman, Lois Carter, Dottie Craig, Henry Dillon, Pat Dillon, Dorothy Ruff, Dallie Forgey, Glenn Graham, Louise Greenlee,
Patsy Schuldt, Clyde Jarvis, Karen Cornell, Herman Sprague, Georgianna Jenkins, Julie Dragoo, Patricia Young, Betty Plymale,
Bob Powell, Vicki Powell, Debbie Rhodes, Jean Cassidy, Pat Stout, Patricia Stout, Ellen Schopis, Barb Shelton, Jane Ann Slagle,
Norm Snyder, Ruth Snyder, Roy Sprague, Lorraine Sprague, Gene Spurlock, Sara Spurlock, Jim Steele, Walter Stowers, Irene Surber,
Janet Wetherholt, Wanda Willis, Robie Wilson, Mary Withee, Kristy Woodall, Marilyn Kuhn, Carol Langford and Clyde Evans.
“First timers” recognized were Dorothy Ruff, Patrick Stout, Patricia Stout and Carol Langford. Several
birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated as well as new grandchildren.
The meeting was called to order with
the ringing of a school bell by president Barb Shelton. The prayer was led by Henry Dillon. The meal was prepared and served
by the Holzer Medical Center (HMC). Thank you notes will be sent to Dr John Perry and the HMC for their generous donation
of the French 500 Room and meal. Facilitators for the meeting place/meal were Heather Clifford Skaggs and Krista Smith, former
students of many teachers in attendance and stellar graduates of the county and city school systems. The speaker encouraged
us to eat lunch during his presentation because he was pressed for time.
Speaker: The speaker for today John W. Perry, MD was introduced by Krista Smith of HMC. Dr. Perry is a cardio-thoracic
surgeon who has been at HMC for five years. Dr. Perry gave an overview of the inclusive nature of the term “cardio-vascular”,
which includes vessels, stroke, kidney failure, as well as the heart. The term heart attack means there is an occlusion in
an artery. The classic signs of heart disease are angina (chest pain), pressure, jaw pain, back/shoulder pain. If the
brain needs more blood flow one can feel anxiety, sleeplessness, cold sweats, acid reflux, stomach pain, weak and lethargic
or coldness in extremities. There are many risk factors that contribute to poor heart health including life style, high blood
pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, anxiety, family history, diet, and smoking. Fatty deposits can start
in the teenage years, which can cause blockage and a heart attack later in life. If pain persists get to the hospital!! Non-persistent
symptoms can be dealt with sometimes with medication for contributing factors and life style changes. You cannot stop heart
disease but you can slow the process. The main thing to remember is “moderation in all things” when it comes to
maintaining a healthy heart. You cannot change your family history but you CAN alter your lifestyle to help yourself. There
was a Q & A session after the presentation. Dr. Perry joked that he made up a set of possible questions because he is
somewhat intimidated by a group of teachers and was afraid he would not have the answers to questions that may be asked. FYI
he did quite well with his answers. Kudos to Dr. Perry, it was a most informative and helpful presentation on heart health
that may very well save a life.
Committee Reports:
Barb Shelton reported that the annual reports we finished during the Executive Planning meeting on Jan. 5 have been submitted
on time to the state ORTA office. We are eligible for a cash reward to be determined by a drawing of “on time”
reports. Thanks to all who worked on them.
Karen Cornell, volunteer
chair presented the “Volunteer of the Year” award to Marlene Hoffman who recorded 962 hours of volunteer
service for 2011. Karen noted this is equivalent to 160 six-hour days. The award was an engraved plaque and a red rose. The
rose was in recognition for Marlene’s many years of consistent volunteer service. The total chapter hours for 2010 was
2650 and for 2011 it was 3807 (1157 increase). Way to go!! Our goal for next year is 4000.
It was noted that the
folks really enjoy the newsletter. We consistently receive positive comments about our newsletter from members far and near.
It was also noted that the website is a great asset as well. Marlene mentioned several of her volunteer hours come from serving
as web master and maintaining the website, keeping it current and otherwise taking care of the site.
Under membership it was discussed that we should invite newly retired
teachers to our August meeting as a means to recruit new members. The calling committee met on January 30 and is working on
getting the membership list up to date. It was noted that the $500 state life membership dues might be cost prohibitive for
some. Jim Steele reported that ORTA has a flexible payment plan. Also noted was that dues are not unified, you can belong
to the local without joining the state organization. In addition, lifetime memberships are not required, yearly memberships
are available at all levels. We need to make membership levels/costs clear to all prospective members.
The raffle
today netted $131. Check out galliarta.org for
pictures of winners. Thanks to all who contributed raffle items. This money goes toward costs of printing and mailing the
newsletter.
Meeting adjourned 1:40 p.m.
Treasurer’s
Report: submitted by Henry Dillon (as of 1-31-12)
Checking:
$1018.72
Local Life Membership Savings 6995.88
Scholarship Savings
749.57
Scholarship CD
21803.42
NEXT MEETING: April 12, 2012 - NOON
Nazarene
Church
Meal catered by Anita Merry – Pork Loin
Speaker – Linda Kemper from AAA
Respectfully submitted
Marlene Hoffman, Secretary
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| Volunteer of the Year - Marlene Hoffman with Karen Cornell |
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