My current research project involves the US military, Chinese, Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Google, Facebook, and other organizations studying "brain computer interface" technology.
In other words, militaries are trying to figure out how to implant chips in soldiers' heads so they can directly access autonomous weapons, drones, artificial intelligence, supercomputers, and sleep less and suppress fear.
Professor Bryan Stinchfield earned his Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Southern Illinois University where he focused on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Performance. Prior to entering academia, Professor Stinchfield was a pilot in the United States Army, a counter-terrorism officer, a sales representative for Pfizer, and a strategic sourcing consultant.
Education:
2009: Ph.D., Organization Studies, Southern Illinois University
2001: MBA, Strategy, University of Pittsburgh
1993: BA, Rhetorical Theory, University of Pittsburgh
John Saeger brought back music. Scott Standish updated us on the "places2040" plan.
Announcements
Let's All Sing Again!
At our January 6 meeting we resumed singing a patriotic song to open each of our meetings. We’ll also sing a group song the first Wednesday of each month and the Birthday Song when birthdays are recognized.
Singing is good for the soul! Yet we’ve had little or no opportunity the last nine months to croon, let alone bellow, except in the shower. So turn up your headphones or speakers and sing heartily. Jamie and I will provide piano accompaniment so you’ll have some support. It may be awkward at first to sing on Zoom, and it won’t be like singing at the Farm and Home Center, but it will give us a chance to stretch our vocal chords and diaphragms.
Let’s have some fun!
John Saeger, for the Music Committee
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Thanks to all who have paid their dues!
Kathy sent out our dues invoices on December 31, 2020. As usual, make your check payable to Rotary Club of Lancaster and mail to
Rotary Club of Lancaster
P O Box 1387
Lancaster, PA 17608
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Rotary Global Grants Scholarship – District 7390 – 2020/2021 Rotary year
Rotary Global Grants Scholarships fund an awardee’s first year of graduate study abroad in one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus (listed below). Candidates must live in or attend college in District 7390, which encompasses Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties in Pennsylvania.
Scholarship highlights…
Plan to pursue career in one of Rotary’s Areas of Focus (listed below).
Award is for first year only of graduate studies abroad
District 7390 will not fund any applicant’s study which is for the second or later year of a multi-year graduate study program abroad.
Minimum study budget of $30,000 per year. Award capped at $30,000.
Must be proficient in language of host country.
Based on…
Academic merit
Studying a Rotary Area of Focus
Residence in or attendance at a college in District 7390
Rotary’s Areas of Focus are…
Promoting peace
Fighting disease
Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
Saving mothers and children
Supporting education
Growing local economies.
The deadline to apply for a Global Grant Scholarship is January 10, 2021. The interviews will be held February 13, 2021 and applicants MUST be available for the interviews on that date.
For more information, go to www.rotary7390.org. Hold your cursor on “The Rotary Foundation”, then “Global Grants Ambassadorial Scholarships” for detailed information.
Rotary contact: Edward A Hauck, District 7390 Global Grants Scholarship Committee at hauckedward@gmail.comor (717) 293-8687.
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Joys & Concerns
Joy from John Herr: John Herr and Diane Koken celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary and the birth of their granddaughter this past weekend in Brooklyn.
Joy from Rob Gallagher: Rob Gallagher has a joy today that he just purchased Neighbors magazine that serves the residents of Bent Creek. The magazine has been in print for the past 7 years. He is super excited about it.
All Rotarians – especially committee chairs – are encouraged to help keep our new Club Calendar full and updated with the great things that our Club is doing in the community. Please submit any items you would like added to Kathy by e-mailing her atRotaryClubofLancaster@gmail.com. Examples include the schedule of McCaskey Mentoring Sessions, Committee Meetings, Power Packs or Salvation Army Bell Ringing. If it’s happening, let’s get it on the Calendar for all to see! Your help will keep us all updated with what’s going on within the Club AND will showcase our very active Club to the Lancaster Community and to prospective members. The Club Calendar is available atwww.LancasterRotary.org
My current research project involves the US military, Chinese, Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Google, Facebook, and other organizations studying "brain computer interface" technology.
Remember when shopping on line that Amazon donates to Rotary Club of Lancaster Foundation. Shop for great deals at 
