Chicky Russo motioned to accept the Oct. 1st minutes. Vito Giovannelli seconded it. The motion carried. The club’s web sight is: http://leejpappas.com/goiia.htm (case sensitive, all lower case).

Sec. Bill Poleri read the financial report for the absented Treas. Tony di Milo. Incomes from the Oct. 1st meeting was Luncheon, $247. Luncheon expenses were $300, and gratuities, $20 for a loss of $73. Other incomes were Dues, $315; 50/50, $28, and Mark Tortorici’s 50/50 winning, $28. The balance is $1926.59. Holzer motioned to accept. Mile Gileo seconded it. The motion carried.

Poleri reminded the membership that the $35 dues for 2006 are now due.

He urged those attending the picnic on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Crestwood Hill Park, Brentwood, from noon to 4 p.m. to notify Treas. Tony di Milo, no later than Wednesday. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children under 16. Poleri also asked for volunteers to serve as barbecuers at the picnic.

HEALTH MOMENT: Prior to the luncheon and meeting Brother Joe Turcillo, a heart and lung doctor, held a health discussion because he couldn’t stay because of an appointment. He spoke about a paper he is writing, which says “unless you get optimal care you won’t have a maximum life span.” He used diabetes and lung diseases, which there are many, as two examples. If a person has either one and doesn’t get optimal care, his affected organ will diminish faster, thus diminishing one’s life span. For example, if someone contacted a lung disease at an earlier age than death age and doesn’t have optimal care his breathing capacity is diminished. If he contacted pneumonia, asthma or other bronchial diseases when his lung capacity reserves are diminished his life span can be diminished.

Dr. Turcillo who teaches doctors said that there are two kinds of doctors: Those who are more concerned with earning enough to pay the rent and those who want to learn more. Doctors go through intensive training initially, he said, but many don’t keep up on the later treatment and medicines. He said specialists don’t get paid for learning, adding this is a message to the medical community. When asked how do you know if you are getting optimal care, somebody yelled out: “get a second opinion.” Turcillo replied that is right. He also emphasized that you don’t be afraid to question your doctor. An environment of knowledge brings us to a higher level of understanding, he said.

During the meeting, Sec. Poleri asked members what they thought of the doctor’s talk and if they would occasionally like to hear other discussions on health. The response was enthusiastically favorable.

Sal Sportelli donated his $21 50/50 winnings to the club.

Pres. Raso adjourned the meeting. The next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 5th at Villa Sorrento followed by the Nov. 19th meeting.

Submitted by Sec. Bill Poleri