August 30, 2005 Program

Our guest speaker today Robert B. Ormsby, president of the Aviation Museum at Marietta, Georgia and former CEO of Lockheed. Mr. Ormsby shared with us several points about the Aviation Museum which included the following:

  1. The Aviation Museum, which is to be located at the corner of South Cobb Drive and New Atlanta Drive, was conceived in August 2002 by a group of local leaders who met at Southern National Bank.
  2. The primary function of the Museum is to preserve and honor the past … as an inspiring learning environment that promotes critical thinking in students of all ages.
  3. The Museum will feature exhibits and displays focusing on:
    1. The economic, social, and civic impact of an aircraft plant established in early 1942;
    2. The legendary aircrafts that have been and continue to be built at Lockheed such as B-29, B-47, C-130, and F/A-22.
    3. The education and inspiration center that will stimulate interest in engineering, science, and mathematics courses.
  4. The Museum is expected to be opened to the public by 2008.
  5. The Aviation Museum solicits support for its financial goal of $300,000. A gift of $1,000, which is tax-deductible, is qualification for becoming a Founding Member. Contributions are to be mailed to: Aviation Museum at Marietta, Georgia, 1 Depot Street, Suite 200, Marietta, Georgia 30860-1901 and the telephone number is (678) 797-0527

Visitors

We were delighted to have present with us this morning Mr. Calvin Crutchfield, Executive Director of Transitional House, and Ms. Stacey Brown who accompanied our guest speaker.

Future Speakers

September 6th   William L. Moon - Principal of the International School
September 13th   Chief Richard James Pennington - Atlanta Police Department

Recognition

President Ray noted that several members attended Hillside Picnic. Recognition was given to the following: (1) Ronnie who asked for volunteers to work with My House Project in the areas of Babies and Toddlers, Facility Maintenance, Sponsor a Baby, Vehicle Maintenance, House Decorating and Celebrations, and Quarterly Collection Drives for Supplies. (2) Angie who said that Rising Leaders Program will be visited by the President of Circle K at Morehouse College and the plan to visit Spelman College in January 2006. Angie also stated that a relocation will cause her to leave the Club very soon, to which President Ray expressed thanks for a job well-done and our best wishes for her.

Pin Violation

With everyone being appropriately pinned, Our Compassionate Mel was happy.

Kiwanis Education

There were 1782 Clubs represented with 2655 Delegates (198 of whom were Georgians) and 479 Delegates at Large at the International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.

President Ray's Quote

"Necessity is the mother of invention."
-- Plato

Announcements

  1. BOARD MEETS AT 7:30AM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.
  2. Interclubs scheduled for Northside Luncheon (First Presbyterian) on Friday, September 2 and Buckhead Breakfast (Landmark Diner) on September 12. Please call Sandy.
  3. Dusty and George say there might be a seat or two left on the Annual Kiwanis Travel to China to enjoy Beijing, the Great Wall/Ming Tombs, the Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai, and Suzhou during October 17-30, 2005.


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