Our October 2 meeting opened to a full house! Returning Rotarians Russell Swain of the Las Vegas Club and Mike Smith of the Yuma, AZ Club were on hand, along with several guests - John McInerney, guest of Asst. Gov./Past President Linda Bertuzzi (10-11) and Colleen Bray, guest of Ray Jansma. President Lane ran through the long list of upcoming events (available on the Club's website calendar) with the Hawaiian Luau only a day away. President Elect Robin Smith reminded everyone to get the word out about our upcoming Kid Connection on facebook or with Club visits and make the last push for ticket sales. We received a thank you from the Las Vegas Assistance League for our Foundation's recent donation of $4,500 to Operation School Bell. Presidential Recognitions went to the LV Fremont foursome who played in the Boys & Girls Club golf tourney, which included a self-credit from our President to himself (we are keeping a list President Lane for your debunking!), to Blake Guinn for his exceptional play with a 305 yard drive, and to Membership Chair Mike Woodfield for his fabulous Putt Putt Membership event. Celebratory claps given to Ray & Debbie Jansma for their wedding anniversary and a Club birthday "hum" went to Marilene Nevins. President Lane sponsored and inducted our newest member in the world. Dr. Terry Wong, and presented him with the Peace Through Service pin. Welcome to the Club, Terry. We are all looking forward to getting to know you! Teresa Sowers gave a brief bio on herself and thanked her sponsor Marilene Nevins for introducing her to Rotary, which is providing the outlet she needed to give back to the community. Cross-fines were healthy, again! To AG/PP Linda for leading the North LV Club in the ABC song and for making Past Pres. Roger Tabor (02-03) look bad by inviting a mutual friend to the Club; to Russell Swain for trying to understand the California HOA's (there's a story there); to Teresa for claiming she is shy, yet recently practicing pick-up lines; to President Lane for an embarrassing e-mail invite to the whole Club and for giving himself a Presidential credit; to Past Pres. Paul Bell (98-99) for being the loudest during our song; to PP Roger for his Downtown Soccer League recognition at a recent German dinner and, lastly, to Dr. Terry Wong for his status as the newest member. And, incidentally, there is a new tradition begun by our President this year - each week he will select a member to wear an VERY old fox stole (you younger members can look that up) to deter certain activities at the meeting, i.e. cross-fining the President - AG/PP Linda was the first to have that honor. Who will be next?

Alexandra Reimann, a Naturopathic Physician with the Valhalla Wellness & Medical Centers in Las Vegas, discussed the benefits of working with the "whole person" in health care, many times in partnership with western medicine regimes. Instead of treating the symptoms with medicines, naturopathic medicines are interested in preventative care to address everything from childhood illnesses to aging. Her practice focuses on healthy patients to prevent dis-ease, as well as medically complicated cases. The Center offers naturopathic medicines, massage therapy, chiropractic care, weight loss programs, Reiki & meditation, along with other specialized services to meet the patient's needs. If you would like information, you can visit her website at Valhalla Wellness