FIRST US TOO MEETING, NEW SEASON - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH CENTRE, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
BRAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 20 LYNCH STREET, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO.
 

HEALTHY EATING TO REDUCE CANCER
Our first speaker for the new season, and back by popular demand, is Tanya Giaguinto, B.A., B.A. Sc. R.D. Tanya, a clinical dietitian and nutrition expert, was here in 2000 and her discussion was appreciated by the membership.
 

WHAT'S AHEAD?
It looks like we have a very interesting season ahead with excellent speakers planned for the balance of 2001. Oncologist Dr. Sehdev has accepted our invite to appear at our October 9th meeting and for our November 13th meeting, Dr. M. Milosevic, a Radiation Oncologist from Princess Margaret Hospital, is confirmed. For December or early 2002, and to change to a lighter note, a retired sports star might appear. Stay tuned.
 

NEW MEMBERS
During July and August the new member meetings were held in the auditorium. As it turned out we needed the space, as we had eight new members in July and five in August. Several couples joined the new member committee: Marg & Sean Butterly, Vic & Pat Henderson and Sam & Barbara Thomas. For the list of names of the 17 new members for the summer months, please see the new member section of our web site.

AWARENESS PROGRAM (From Ian Smith Coordinator)
"A second awareness campaign is planned for the Wal-Mart store at Hwy10/Bovaird location. We are seeking volunteers for a couple of hours from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Saturday 22nd September. Don't be shy about approaching people as they leave the store - we need your help to get our message across. Please be ready to offer your services at the first regular meeting in September when we shall arrange individual time slots for each volunteer.

We have received a generous supply of flyers from both AstraZeneca and the Cancer Society and expect to receive a further supply of the booklet specifically for the ladies entitled "For Women Who Care". Our current stock of brochures will enable us to supply every pharmacy in Brampton (51 in all) with information.

There is to be a presentation to the combined Brampton councils of the Knights of Columbus on 22nd November. We expect around 75 to 80 people in the audience and again, this will be a major event. Earlier in November your coordinator will make a presentation to Brampton GoodLife Fitness Club. This latter event may be quite small, but may still generate some interest that may become apparent later on.

Finally, the Awareness Coordinator welcomes your comments and ideas for possible future campaigns. Let's here from you!". (Editors Note: September 17 - 23 is prostate cancer awareness week. Don't let Ian & Sean do it all alone. Volunteers can call Ian at 905 - 454 - 3880, after 6:00 pm or on weekends.)

GOLF DAY UPDATE
Judging by the feedback we have received, we had a very successful golf tournament. In addition, we raised over $1,000 for our treasury for prostate cancer awareness. Would you like this to be an annual tournament?
 

GOLF SHIRTS
We are now taking orders for golf shirts. Our cost for the shirts is $35, but the cost to our members is $30. Anyone wearing a shirt is automatically doing P.R. for US TOO - Brampton. Some members have ordered shirts, but did not indicate their size. Please see me at the meeting if you are still interested.

MEMBERSHIP
We now have 138 members. It has become increasingly difficult to provide all desirable services to you with our current steering committee. Due to the increased workload, a few sick members have even gone unnoticed and unvisited. We desperately need help in all areas of the chapter. If you would like to donate some of your time in any capacity, please contact Fred or any committee member. Your experience is invaluable to us.

US TOO - Brampton cares about all existing and prospective members. If you need help or just want to talk, please let a steering or telephone committee member know. We now have veterans of just about every available treatment.

Gerry Brunjes has asked me to remind you that your $10 membership fee is now due. There will be no charge for coffee this year, but a box will be available for donations.

Your master of ceremonies for the evening will be Doug Hancock, filling in for your vacationing chairman. Enjoy your cruise, Fred & Ivy Norris, you deserve it.
Please come and enjoy the evening.