The regular meeting of the Space Center Rotary was held April 11th at the Bay Oaks Country Club.  Jack Bacon led members singing, Dennis Dillon gave the prayer, Marilyn Musial led the Four Way Test, and John Branch  led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Ralph Kramer introduced guests.

Geoff Atwater and Bob Taggart recapped plans for Springoree on April 21st.  Event tickets and raffle tickets were on sale. See more below.

John Branch introduced Dr. Jack Bacon , Club member and member of the Engineers Without Borders - Johnson Space Center Chapter.  The Engineers Without Borders Johnson Space Center (EWB-JSC) chapter is an association of JSC employees, contractors and other professionals in the Houston/Clear Lake area who volunteer their time to participate in sustainable projects in the developing world by addressing people's basic human needs and provide necessities by partnering with the local communities. 

Dr. Bacon made a very informative presentation on projects EWB had done and was planning in Rwanda, Africa.  Read more about this exciting country.  The marvels of technology and man's desire to share their talents and skills to help others paved the way to make such projects a reality.  Dr. Bacon covered a water treatment system, solar ovens, and pinpoint irrigation system, all which improves health and economical well being.  It was interesting to hear about the organic dried fruits that were being raised and dried processed using solar ovens rather than by burning with its carbon emissions;  and the novel way the water was treated and purified using solar to supply ultraviolet lighting.  More of the works and plans of the Engineers Without Borders can be viewed on its web site .

The meeting was adjourned by President Coney.