March 16, 2004 Program

Our speakers today were Ms. Heather Himmel, Biologist and Ms. Christine Bean, Geologist and Vice President of Education of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. In their presentation on "Discovery Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall" the following points were noted:

  1. Jane Goodall developed an acceptable relationship with Chimpanzees in Tangier, Africa, which provided her the opportunity to study their behavior.
  2. The population of the "great apes" is about150,000. The chimpanzee female is pregnant for about 8 ½ months before she delivers a set of triplets or quadruplets. The chimp is weaned from mother at about age 5; grows to about 4 feet tall; weighs about 175 pounds; and lives to be about 55 years old. Antelopes and small monkeys are major food items of the chimp and the male chimpanzee dominates the society.
  3. Even through the zoo is a good refuge for the chimps, the best location is their natural habitat.
  4. When visiting Fernbank's exhibit "Discovering Chimpanzees", there is the opportunity to see a film and meet the chimps in their forest-like setting. A visitor can also talk, walk and eat with the chimps.
  5. Even though the chimp is 98% human, the most human like animal is the bonobo.
  6. Fernbank will have the Goodall exhibit until the later part of April and the film until July.
  7. Atlanta has the largest primate center in the USA.
  8. Fernbank receives 450,000 visitors a year; has a budget of $9.5 million a year; and depends solely on membership, donations, and fund-raising for its revenue.

Future Speaker

March 23rd   "Atlantic Station" - The Most Recent Addition To Atlanta's "Intown Locations".

Visitors

We were delighted to have visiting with us Officer R. C. Memanus and Sergeant T. R. Miller from Zone V of the Atlanta Police Department, Heather Himmel and Christine Bean from Fernbank Museum, and Karen Sullivan from Downtown Kiwanis Club.

Pin Violations

George and Bob Watson made generous donations to Our Compassionate Mel.

Kiwanis Education

The standard form for club bylaws provides that the board of directors will consist of the officers and at least five elected directors.

President Lantz's Quote

"In the land of Hope, there is never any winter."
-- A Russian Proverb

Recognition

President Lantz presented Lt. Governor Singleton who shared with us information about the success of our Division Rally which was attended by Governor Homer S. Durden, III and several Kiwanians from several Clubs. Special thanks were extended to Ronni and Ray for their helpfulness in making the Rally a success and several Award Patches were presented to our Club.

Announcements

  1. Rising Leaders' Award Luncheon will take place May 11, 2004.
  2. Connie is seeking our cooperation and participation with the Easter Picnic for Hillside Children at 11:30 a.m. on April 11th.
  3. The Kiwanis International Foundation's annual Skip-A-Meal fund raiser is slated for April 25 - May 1, raising money for the Kiwanis Children's Fund. Our Club is invited to participate.
  4. Kiwanis International Convention will take place in St. Louis, June 25 - 29, 2004.
  5. Our Georgia District Convention will be held at Jekyll Island, August 6 - 8, 2004.


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