March 29, 2005 Program

Our speaker today was Dr. Michael Niemier, Assistant Professor of Nanotechnology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his presentation on nanotechnology, some of the points noted by Dr. Niemier were these:

  1. The center for nanoscience and nanotechnology is a new area of research at Georgia Tech which is exploring the brave new world of atomic-scale engineering in pursuit of developing the ability to assemble individual atoms like Lego blocks.
  2. When more fully developed, nanotechnology will allow for making super computers to fit on the head of a pin.
  3. The increasing success of nanotechnology is already evidenced by the use of nanoscale circuits in chips for computers and cell phones, and the use of nano particles and fibers in automobiles, tennis balls, and golf clubs.
  4. The major ongoing challengne of nanosciencce and nanotechnology is to maximize the capability of the atomic-scale computer in an expeditious manner at an affordable cost.

Visitors

We were delighted to have visiting with s today Robert O. (George) and Galleria Interclubbers Kelly (Circle K District Administrator) and Clay.

Future Speaker

April 5th   Terry Beck, "Everybody Wins"

Recognition

President Ray recognized Sherry who challenged each of us to join in the Membership Drive during the period of March 29th through June 28th. Thus far, George is the leading recruiter of new members. Recognition was given also to Bob B. who noted that the Easter Picnic for Hillside Children was successful for ninety children and six Kiwanians.

Pin Violation

The Immediate Past President blessed our Compassionate Mel with silence and a gift.

Kiwanis Education

A club with a membership of twenty members or less may get credit for a two member interclub.

President Ray's Quote

"How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?"
-- Shakespeare's "Othello"

Announcements

  1. The Division Rally is scheduled for April 28th.
  2. The 90th Annual Kiwanis International Convention will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 2-6, 2005.
  3. The Georgia District Convention will take place in Athens on August 5-7, 2005.


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