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Program for Friday January 17, 2003

Lt. David O'Donnell, Richmond Police Department

Lt. O'Donnell will discuss the vehicle seizure ordinance that is currently being considered by the City Council. The ordinance would authorize the seizure of vehicles used in various criminal activities, including solicitation for prostitution, narcotics activity and other related conduct. Lt. O'Donnell has been the point man for the Department and has researched the experience in other cities in California where such an ordinance has been enacted. Lt. O'Donnell's presentation will include a PowerPoint presentation that has been used to facilitate the discussion before the City Council's Public Safety Committee.

Door Duty: Donna Bell and Donna Uriyu

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Program for Friday January 24, 2003

Chuck Lewis of PG&E

Discusses the Storm Weather Response Program

Door Duty: Joanne Blum and Joe Thomas

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Program of January 10, 2003
Dr. Liebgold (Dr. Fear)

Joe Nusbaum introduced Dr. Harold Liebgold (aka Dr. Fear) presenting the program "Defy Aging, Secrets to Successful Aging. Be a Warrior"

Dr. L. noted that the average modern American lives 78 years. He asked the question, "If you reach the age of 70 in decent health, how much longer can you expect to live?" The statistical answer is 26.2 more years. This is because the 70 year old's life expectancy does not consider those who have already died. Average life expectancy includes youthful and aged deaths. Dr. L. said those who reach these age benchmarks in good health could expect average additional life of: (age benchmark/additional years) 80/17, 90/10.5, 100/5.1, and 105/4.1. Physiologists have theoretically estimated that the human body is capable of living 120 years. So, why do we die early?

There are behaviors that subtract from maximum longevity and one special behavior that increases it. These subtraction behaviors will reduce your life: Smoking 7-10 years; Excessive drinking 5-8 years; Untreated high blood pressure 5 years; Untreated adult diabetes 5 years; 40lbs excess weight 5-8 years; Not walking daily 3 years; Not using sunscreen 4 years. However, regular aerobic exercise (3 times a week) can ADD 6-12 years to your life.

Dr. L. emphasized that everyone can add a number of years to their life by what they choose to do, and, what they choose to avoid.

Seventy years ago Dr. Ernest Aiken, a German nutritional physiologist and coach penned the formula for successful long life, "Run long, run slow and don't eat like a pig". Dr. L. said that no one has been able to improve upon this fundamental advice.

D. L. described the aging process. At age 40, you begin to lose1.00% of just about everything, except weight, per year. This includes heart rate, muscle mass, ability to utilize oxygen, renal function, etc. However, this loss can be cut in half (to 0.50% per year) if you pursue regular aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is non-aggressive and does not produce oxygen deficit. If your exercise does not cause shortness of breath that interferes with speech, it is aerobic exercise.

Noting that additional energy comes from being energetic and doing energetic things, DR. L. said that exercise really does produce an "exercise high". This is because the body produces endorphins during physical stress. Endorphins or 'endogenous morphine' are morphines that are produced naturally by the body but are 200 times more powerful than opiate based morphine. Dr. L. noted he is addicted to the endorphin high and consequently works out seven days a week.

Dr. L. then described another way of getting the "healthful habit". Get a medical disease and treat it successfully. Using heart attack victims as examples, Dr. L. said that the near death experience often provides just the right motivation for individuals to adopt healthful habits, making radical and permanent changes in their life style. Vice President Richard Cheney was held up as an individual that has had four heart attacks, but has made the personal (and technological) changes necessary to pursue a rigorous life in public service. Dr. L. then emphasized that you don't need near death motivation to make the changes that will extend your life, but you do need to choose them. He then provided the following list of elements that create behavioral change:
1.Write down your goal or what you want to change. IT HAS TO BE IN WRITING!
2.Share this goal with others. IT CAN'T BE PRIVATE OR A SECRET.
3.Describe short, medium and long-term components or benchmarks for this goal.
4.Make the goal something personal, important to you.
5.Define the goal tangibly, something physical, or behavioral, avoid the subjective (like being more happy).
6.Select a meaningful motivator/reason to stick with it (your lover, your children, supporting the Raiders in the playoffs).
7.Select a meaningful personal reward (like going to the Super Bowl in New Orleans).
To convert these goals and good intentions into "healthy habits", you have to repeat your newly selected healthy activities 45 times, the minimum number to convert an activity to a habit.

Dr. L. concluded recommending that no one plan his or her death in advance. Don't change your behavior because of concern about death. Keep buying green bananas and long-term assets whether or not you think you will use them up or wear them out. The psyche ages much more slowly than the physiology. People think 20 years younger than their chronological age.

"If you want to live longer, you need to make the choice to do so yourself. No one can do it for you. Concede nothing. Use the body and mind to stay young. If you can't get younger, get better. Effort is the measure of people at any age. Be a warrior", George Sheen, Dr. Liebgold's inspiration.

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Last Week
President Dave rang the bell and began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Dave's thought for the day was so inspiring that its specifics were eclipsed by the member's robust commentary.

Visiting Rotarians:

Guests:
Tom Butt introduced Jay Corey, Assistant City Manager for Economic Development, City of Richmond. Werner Schwarz introduced his "first wife" Leah. Judy Kafka introduced her long time friend Debbie. As his presence was missed, Prez. Dave re-introduced Dan Ercolini who had not graced our recent meetings with his presence.

Announcements
Prez Dave announced the pending scheduled departure times of the Rotary Reno Train from Emeryville, Richmond and Martinez. Also, the Club Board of Directors will meet Thursday January 16th at MVCC. All Directors please attend.

David K. announced that on Monday, Earl Brown's son, Earl H. (Andy) Brown II passed away. Memorial services are to be held Saturday January 11 at Wilson & Kratzer Mortuaries, 24th Street at Barrett, Richmond. The Club is giving a floral remembrance. More complete information and remembrance suggestions can be found at;
http://www.legacy.com/bayarea/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=708885

The RI Convention for 2003 will be held in Brisbane Australia
Registrants from our District are eligible for the Visa known as Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provided they hold a US Passport. They can apply online or through a travel agent. To apply online have them visit: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/index.html.
Both a Passport and Visa are required, and you don't want to be "stopped at the gate" because a Visa has not been ordered early enough for travel to Australia.

Nominations for district governor are being accepted for the period 12/1/02 through 2/15/03. Please contact Bill Spaulding with any nominees at 925-938-0700.
The district conference will be held in Fairfield on 4/24-27/02. A Golf tournament will held concurrently

Coming Speakers
01/31/03 Nancy Erbe - Rotary Peace Scholar at Cal
02/07/03 Paul Camacho, "IRS Criminal Investigations"

Recognitions - Happy/Sad $$
Joey Bags recognized Ted Abreu as the best American-Ghanaian Dancer, as selected by the Ghana Rotary Club. Ted explained that he danced the "Hi light" which is a circle dance that allow you to do anything you want. Ted noted the "Hi light" was not a reference to the much loved Ghanaian Star Beer and that he thinks he got the award for endurance, not talent. Joey Bags also apologized for being disorganized "this week" and opened recognitions up to the floor including Happy and Sad Dollars:
Hanns Saper told the Club that today was the 64th anniversary of his departure from Europe and freighter journey to America.
Donna Bell remembered her auction commitment to Jim Beaver and donated $200 to the Club to be allocated at the pleasure of the Club. The member's enthusiastic response to Donna's generosity masked the ultimate allocation of funds.
Mr. David remembered Ohio State and Woody Hayes with $5 Happy Dollars.
Kathy had $5 Happy Dollars for "that" great game too.
The ensuing cacophony debated the relative merits of Ohio State, Cal and possibly SC until Stony recognized the worth of the Buckeyes with $5 Happy Dollars. Dr. Herb had $20 Sympathy Dollars for the member that left the 49er game in the third quarter only to watch the conclusion from a bar stool. Dan E. had $4 Happy Dollars for being at the same game and $1 Sad Dollar for all the abuse he had to take from his stadium neighbors when the unnamed member, rumored to be a Buckeye, left the 49er game prematurely. Prez Dave's wistfully observed that the member Stanford contingent seemed to be missing from this enthusiastic discussion.
Don Lau announced the Y's sponsorship of the Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast in the foyer of the Richmond Auditorium Thursday the 16th at 7:30 AM.
Judy Kafka (we believe) made the final "serious" announcement that Peres Elementary School had twice as many students qualify for the Honor Role. Peres Principal Dr. Scott has arranged for the Honorees to each another student to mentor toward Honor Role qualification, continuing this positive growth. Prez Dave noted that the Club's efforts and resources have contributed to this positive development.

Raffle
There was $288 at risk. Dr. L. picked John Nicol as the rafflee. John picked a white ball.

Prez. Dave adjourned the meeting with the wish for a good Reno trip.

Standing in for Mark Howe,
Jim Young