WIW WI Meeting Minutes
October 12th, 2017
Held at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Guest Speakers: Alix Consorti and Alicia Stewart, Nurse Practitioners.
Roll Call: What health issue are top on your list. Some answers were; memory, back pain, hair loss, focus, loss of sleep.
These are some of the topics and a few suggestions that our guests shared with the WI.
Calcium supplements are not necessary unless you have less than 1200mg of calcium in a day. Tallying your calcium is suggested if you strongly believe your calcium is low. But be aware of the many foods that contain calcium. Some you may not realize are almonds and broccoli.
We require vitamin D 2000 IU a day. Children need vitamin D also. Babies need 400 UI and children need 600-800 UI.
Vitamin B12 is not a need. If you suspect a deficiency request a blood test from the doctor.
1000mg of Omega 3 and Q10 is good for memory improvement.
Alison Adam, Treasurer,
Stated WIW WI bank balance is $788
Jennifer Budd, District Rep;
Jennifer Budd went to the most recent WI District meeting. The district discussed bursaries and wondered if we wish to continue supporting the $1000 and $500 that we have given as bursaries in the past.
Next district meeting is October 19th in Fonthill.
We will be hosting the 2019 WIW WI District meeting.
A nomination for Women of Excellence went out to Elaine Tully our President. Jennifer Budd moved and Alison Adam seconded, carried. This is a WI award for WI members who are also involved in their local fair.
Elaine Tully, President;
Reminder of our High Tea Saturday October 28th at 2pm.
The Brantford Safety village questioned if we wish to participate again in their Halloween at the Safety Village event October 28th. With it being the same day as our High Tea event and someone made mention that it was a very inopportune event to really show women what we were about. Marilyn Sewell moved that we not participate, seconded by Jennifer Budd, carried.
Paris fair shared their pleasure in having us sponsor the Apron and Queen Elizabeth cake categories. They asked if we would like to do the same next year. We discussed the great responses to the categories. Janice Kyle moved that we keep to the same sponsoring and Cassie Easton seconded the motion. Carried. A second year with these prize categories may bring in more entries as people may remember it from the year before. We may make changes our third year of sponsoring.
Our Bartender David has volunteered to enter us into the Paris Christmas Parade. He also offered to drive their tractor, pulling a wagon that would fit a good number of us. We as a group accepted and Janice Kyle volunteered as a Float coordinator. Others that joined the committee are Susan Stulen, Michelle V, Meegan, Trish, and Denise. The Parade is December 2nd in the evening.
Lisa Keefe, Membership Coordinator;
Giving for this meeting was giving time to vote online for the Aviva funding challenge for Central Public School to receive new play area.
Next meeting is November 9th2017 with the guest speaker Helen Hack Bringing Humor.
Snack and greeting duty for November meeting; Janice Kyle, Marilyn Sewell, and Denise Hoggard.
Craft night is October 20th contact Rachael Addison
Music night is October 18th contact Alison Adam
October 12th, 2017
Held at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Guest Speakers: Alix Consorti and Alicia Stewart, Nurse Practitioners.
Roll Call: What health issue are top on your list. Some answers were; memory, back pain, hair loss, focus, loss of sleep.
These are some of the topics and a few suggestions that our guests shared with the WI.
- Mammograms are usually received at age 50.
- If you have an immediate relative such as mother/father, sister/brother, daughter/son, diagnosed with breast cancer. It is important to start getting a mammogram 10yrs younger than the age that relative was diagnosed. To help with early detection.
- Thermal scanning has no standing unless accompanied by a mammogram.
- It is recommended that you do self-exams. If you suspect any abnormality pea sized or more see a nurse practitioner for an ultrasound. Be aware the woman’s body may change around their monthly cycle.
- Women receive a “Pap” starting at 21years old and continue every 3years.
- At age 50 colon cancer screening is started through microscopic testing. Colon cancer screening can start earlier if there is a history of Colon cancer in the family.
- Osteoporosis is a silent and at age 65 they start testing bone density. Some things that have been stated as suspected causes of osteoporosis are early menopause, excessive alcohol, gluten restricted diet.
- Some vitamins that women should take are prenatal vitamins before prenatal years.
Calcium supplements are not necessary unless you have less than 1200mg of calcium in a day. Tallying your calcium is suggested if you strongly believe your calcium is low. But be aware of the many foods that contain calcium. Some you may not realize are almonds and broccoli.
We require vitamin D 2000 IU a day. Children need vitamin D also. Babies need 400 UI and children need 600-800 UI.
Vitamin B12 is not a need. If you suspect a deficiency request a blood test from the doctor.
1000mg of Omega 3 and Q10 is good for memory improvement.
- Shingles vaccine are suggested at age 50. They are covered by the government between ages 65-70 years.
- Hep C screening is suggested if you were born between ages 1945-65.
- Sleep Hygiene, set a routine before your desired bedtime. Just as little child requires a routine such as eat, bath, book, and off to bed at a set bedtime we should too. We should not have screen time 1-2 hours prior to going to bed. The bedroom should be dark. You should go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time everyday even on the weekend. Avoid caffeine after 2 or 3 in the afternoon and cut fluids out early. Beds are for sleep and sex only;).
- Sleep apnea tests are recommended if you snore.
Alison Adam, Treasurer,
Stated WIW WI bank balance is $788
Jennifer Budd, District Rep;
Jennifer Budd went to the most recent WI District meeting. The district discussed bursaries and wondered if we wish to continue supporting the $1000 and $500 that we have given as bursaries in the past.
Next district meeting is October 19th in Fonthill.
We will be hosting the 2019 WIW WI District meeting.
A nomination for Women of Excellence went out to Elaine Tully our President. Jennifer Budd moved and Alison Adam seconded, carried. This is a WI award for WI members who are also involved in their local fair.
Elaine Tully, President;
Reminder of our High Tea Saturday October 28th at 2pm.
The Brantford Safety village questioned if we wish to participate again in their Halloween at the Safety Village event October 28th. With it being the same day as our High Tea event and someone made mention that it was a very inopportune event to really show women what we were about. Marilyn Sewell moved that we not participate, seconded by Jennifer Budd, carried.
Paris fair shared their pleasure in having us sponsor the Apron and Queen Elizabeth cake categories. They asked if we would like to do the same next year. We discussed the great responses to the categories. Janice Kyle moved that we keep to the same sponsoring and Cassie Easton seconded the motion. Carried. A second year with these prize categories may bring in more entries as people may remember it from the year before. We may make changes our third year of sponsoring.
Our Bartender David has volunteered to enter us into the Paris Christmas Parade. He also offered to drive their tractor, pulling a wagon that would fit a good number of us. We as a group accepted and Janice Kyle volunteered as a Float coordinator. Others that joined the committee are Susan Stulen, Michelle V, Meegan, Trish, and Denise. The Parade is December 2nd in the evening.
Lisa Keefe, Membership Coordinator;
Giving for this meeting was giving time to vote online for the Aviva funding challenge for Central Public School to receive new play area.
Next meeting is November 9th2017 with the guest speaker Helen Hack Bringing Humor.
Snack and greeting duty for November meeting; Janice Kyle, Marilyn Sewell, and Denise Hoggard.
Craft night is October 20th contact Rachael Addison
Music night is October 18th contact Alison Adam
