Program for Sept. 30, 2014 - Karen Bowden and 3 Destination Imagination (D I) Students
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael Boyer began the meeting at 12:45 PM and after the usual introductions, and in recognition that this is our last day at Ventana Grill, he called Sharon Ellis to come forward.  She presented Miguel with a card signed by all of us and a monetary gift in recognition of all he has done for us as our waiter during these past 15 years we have come to this location for our meetings.
Jim Lewis was called to the podium in the continuing Know-Your-Members’ series. Jim was born in Torrance California on February 7, 1975. He was a very energetic boy, whose teacher had to tie him to a chair to keep him from being so active. He was not athletic, so he played the clarinet in his high school marching band and went into scouting in a big way by becoming an Eagle Scout in 1994 and the Western region’s representative to the Order of the Arrow ceremony.  He was president of his high school senior class and was chosen by Toyota Corporation to visit Japan. When it came time for him to go to college, his parents did not have the $450 tuition money so his church took up an offering to allow him to go. After graduation, he went onto Syracuse University on a scholarship to obtain a Master’s degree in public service. He and his wife Debbie have two children and moved to this area in 2004.
FINES:
Pres. Michael levied a $20 fine on Steve Curry for what started out to be passing off an introduction, but then paid the fine with a fake $20 bill. This was accepted since he went on to made the introduction anyway. Pres. Michael was fined $20 for not calling on the table that included the guest.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Our next meeting on Oct. 7 will be at our new home of Steamers Restaurant. Jay Bond stated that our community giving forms must be in before this date, which is the day sponsors will promote their favorite charity.
Program- Karen Bowden and 3 Destination Imagination (D I) Students
Eddie Aurand introduced Karen and a team of 3 D I students. Karen explained that D I brings project-based learning to third, fourth and fifth graders in school systems throughout the world. D I builds participating students’ creativity, problem solving, and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. They learn geometry, algebra and ancient studies among other subjects while carrying out imaginative projects before an audience. One of the team’s projects last year involved designing a radiant cooling suit to withstand average temperatures of 118°F with 90% humidity,  These conditions are found in the Crystal Cave in the Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, a working mine that is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. Without protection from such extreme heat, the miners would not be able to withstand such an environment for more than five minutes. Another project of the team’s projects involved using rock salt with t ice to make ice cream instead of ordinary ice alone, which just melted and did not produce ice cream. Last year they took first place in California and 25th place in the global competition against teams from around the world including, inter alia, China, Turkey and Japan. They showed a short video of the demonstration of their Crystal Cave project at this competition. Karen then asked for three Rotary volunteers, which included Pres. Michael, Sharon Zappia and Jim Lewis to form a team in competiton against the D I team. Using materials that were handed to them, each of the teams built a tower that held a balloon on the top. After all the results were added up, it was a tie.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“You can’t change where you came from.  You can change where you are going.”
—Anonymous
 
Program for Sept. 30, 2014 - Karen Bowden and 3 Destination Imagination (D I) Students
By Dick Dannells
Pres. Michael Boyer began the meeting at 12:45 PM and after the usual introductions, and in recognition that this is our last day at Ventana Grill, he called Sharon Ellis to come forward.  She presented Miguel with a card signed by all of us and a monetary gift in recognition of all he has done for us as our waiter during these past 15 years we have come to this location for our meetings.
Jim Lewis was called to the podium in the continuing Know-Your-Members’ series. Jim was born in Torrance California on February 7, 1975. He was a very energetic boy, whose teacher had to tie him to a chair to keep him from being so active. He was not athletic, so he played the clarinet in his high school marching band and went into scouting in a big way by becoming an Eagle Scout in 1994 and the Western region’s representative to the Order of the Arrow ceremony.  He was president of his high school senior class and was chosen by Toyota Corporation to visit Japan. When it came time for him to go to college, his parents did not have the $450 tuition money so his church took up an offering to allow him to go. After graduation, he went onto Syracuse University on a scholarship to obtain a Master’s degree in public service. He and his wife Debbie have two children and moved to this area in 2004.
FINES:
Pres. Michael levied a $20 fine on Steve Curry for what started out to be passing off an introduction, but then paid the fine with a fake $20 bill. This was accepted since he went on to made the introduction anyway. Pres. Michael was fined $20 for not calling on the table that included the guest.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Our next meeting on Oct. 7 will be at our new home of Steamers Restaurant. Jay Bond stated that our community giving forms must be in before this date, which is the day sponsors will promote their favorite charity.
Program- Karen Bowden and 3 Destination Imagination (D I) Students
Eddie Aurand introduced Karen and a team of 3 D I students. Karen explained that D I brings project-based learning to third, fourth and fifth graders in school systems throughout the world. D I builds participating students’ creativity, problem solving, and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. They learn geometry, algebra and ancient studies among other subjects while carrying out imaginative projects before an audience. One of the team’s projects last year involved designing a radiant cooling suit to withstand average temperatures of 118°F with 90% humidity,  These conditions are found in the Crystal Cave in the Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, a working mine that is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. Without protection from such extreme heat, the miners would not be able to withstand such an environment for more than five minutes. Another project of the team’s projects involved using rock salt with ice to make ice cream instead of ordinary ice alone, which just melted and did not produce ice cream. Last year they took first place in California and 25th place in the global competition against teams from around the world including, inter alia, China, Turkey and Japan. They showed a short video of the demonstration of their Crystal Cave project at this competition. Karen then asked for three Rotary volunteers, which included Pres. Michael, Sharon Zappia and Jim Lewis to form a team in competiton against the D I team. Using materials that were handed to them, each of the teams built a tower that held a balloon on the top. After all the results were added up, it was a tie.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY BY PAUL JONES:
“You can’t change where you came from.  You can change where you are going.”
—Anonymous