Meeting 1/18/2017

Posted by Julie Haff on Jan 26, 2017
 
We have a new Rotary sign posted at the Bear statue near the north end of Boulder Creek on Highway 9.  Thanks Mike, Charlie and Steve.
 
Today's speakers were Brenda Payne and Ann Cawley of the California Invention Convention.
Brenda Payne
 
Ann Cawley
 
 
Minutes of Rotary Club of SLV
Jan 18, 2017
 
Members in attendance: Judy, Don, Janet, Cameron, Heather, Brenda, Mike, Charlie, Steve, Ken, Karen, Ralph, Sue, Franziska. Visiting Rotarian: from the Santa Cruz Sunrise Club, Colleen. Guests: Brenda Payne and Ann Coulter
 
President Karen opened the meeting with the flag salute, introductions and Thought for the Day.
 
Announcements: Karen attended PETS last weekend. Three interact students went with Janet to purchase $118 worth of school supplies for Communidad. Karen announced our Holiday Party raised $570 for Communidad. Ken presented Karen with a packet of thank you notes from the 4th graders at BCE. The students expressed their appreciation for the new dictionaries. There was a short discussion of the lack of students interested in the Rotary Speech Contest and how many slots we should reserve for RYLA. Colleen brought flyers promoting Rotary Night with the Warriors on Feb. 3. Tickets are $25 and $35.
 
Guest Speaker: California Invention Convention, Brenda Payne and Ann Coulter
 
This program is an opportunity for kids to see how they can change the world. Students are encouraged to think about problems in their lives and think how they could be solved. Goals include: bringing STEM education to CA students; recognize and value kids inventions; and include students in a statewide Invention Convention.
 
40 teachers were trained in the local area. It’s a 10-week program for students and 52% of the participants are girls. This year, those same teachers will have students participate in the SC County Science fair (Mar. 11) and there will be a new category-- inventions. In April there will be a regional fair in SJ and winners can go on to compete at a national fair. Although this is a pilot year, Brenda and Ann set a goal to reach 1,000,000 students in 5 years! If you are interested in serving as a judge, or helping in any other way, contact Brenda at (831) 419-1135 or visit the website at www.CaInventionconvention.org
 
Detective: Cameron made us laugh with his questions and so many funny answers. It’s always a good way to start the day!
 
Drawing: In honor of Ralph’s birthday, Ann drew his number. Alas, he will have to be satisfied with the gift of 5 bucks!
 
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 am.
 
Minutes respectfully submitted by J. Haff