Jack Lister opened the minutes with introductions of visitors and guests.  New International Exchange Student Mina Aras was recognized.  Mina is from Turkey, and was accompanied by Casey Schneider.  Jack reminded members about the upcoming Pancake Breakfast and recognized President David Coney and Edward Jones Investments for sponsoring the breakfast.  Club member Jerrold Dewease is also a consistent donor.  Roger Donnelly reported that there was a great turnout for the Family Fellowship at Putt Putt Fun House last week.  Family members of Traig Thomas expressed appreciation for the condolences and donations ($309) in his memory. 

President Coney conducted the weekly guess who game, ultimately identifying J.B. Fox via the final clue.  President Coney also reviewed the origins of the 4 Way Test, which was officially adopted by Rotary in 1943.  He also noted that Interact, Rotaract and Earlyact are now using the 4 Way Test in school programs.

Mike Dennard announced a Shrimporee planning meeting tomorrow at JSC Credit Union.  Alice May-Sexton and Slade Lewis were recognized for completing all of their red badge requirements. 

John Branch introduced the day's speaker, Bob Savely, Chief Scientist for Robotics Software and Simulation at Johnson Space Center.  Mr. Savely showed a video about the JSC Robotics program, which began in 2006.  He recapped the current partnership between JSC and General Motors.  GM funds support the development of the next generation of Robotics and support exploration needs.  The partnership also supports the NASA charter to transfer NASA technology to the private sector.  Mr. Savely discussed NASA's reliance on extra vehicular activities and noted that the use of robotics makes EVAs more productive and reduces the risk for astronauts.  The new generation of robots (R2) is stronger, faster, and smarter than the R1.  The concept is to make robots that are safe to work with people. 

After the presentation, President Coney announced the Endowment Foundation meeting at 7 Tuesday morning, and reminded members of the Shrimporee meeting at 5:30 Tuesday night.  The meeting was adjourned.

Editor's Note: There are no photos for this issue due to failure of the computer where the images were stored.

 
Good Food, Good Time, Good Cause
by  Jerrold Dewease 

About 150 Rotarians, family, and friends enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the semi-annual pancake breakfast held at Nassau Bay Baptist Church Saturday.  President Coney, Mike Dennard, Sheryl Berg, and Scott Rainey could be seen among the guests.  New members Alice May-Sexton and Darryl Smith and their families joined about 15 of the Club members in preparing the meal, and setting up the kitchen, serving lines and tables.

Breakfast Chairman Jack Lister stated turnout was a little less than the last breakfast and preliminary results indicate about $1,200 was raised.  The money will be donated to the Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation.  Over $30,000 has been donated to the Foundation since it was formed in 1991 by the breakfast and dinner fundraisers.

Enjoy the breakfast by viewing the photos taken by Bob Mitchell.