On most clear, moonless nights, you can travel far out into the universe without ever leaving your backyard.But as with any journey, the more you know before you go, the more you will get out of your travels.And there are a half dozen fairly straight forward concepts that every voyager into the night sky should understand.(But very few do!)John King, our speaker today has made a study of conveying these ideas to non-scientist, and igniting in them a new excitement for personal exploration of the universe.
John has been interested in today’s topic, astronomy, since early childhood.And for the last 35 years has used his 8” diameter telescope to fuel his own curiosity, and that of his friends.Their enthusiastic reactions have made him realize that we are all amateur astronomers to varying degrees.But strangely, most well educated Americans don’t begin to take advantage of the extraordinary wonders showered upon them each month from the night sky.
A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Georgia, John attended Georgia Tech, and has spent most of his career selling, installing, and supporting ERP software systems for clients in the industrial distribution market.And, when not staring off into space, he enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts, Historic Oakland Foundation, Lake Rabun Association, St Luke’s Episcopal Church, and ΣAE fraternity.His other interests include sailing, flying, skiing, bow hunting, travel, opera, history and English literature.
Our club is looking for about 6 individuals who are willing to become part of the "Lunch Bunch" team! Team members will help the lunch meetings operate smoothly by working the a/v board and sounds system in the back, ensuring that any a/v the speakers use are properly set up, and working the microphones during the Q&A sessions!
While no technical experience is necessary, volunteers should feel comfortable and confident adjusting sound levels and setting up the computer for power point and video presentations. And the benefit is a dedicated comfy seat at the a/v table during lunch!
Just in case you missed the last couple Member Spotlights at the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta luncheon meeting, we have listed the last few below. The next time you need someone with their expertise, please, "Do Business with a Kiwanian!"
"Do Business" with these Kiwanians!
Melody Watson is the Director of Individual and Civic Giving for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, a nonprofit that provides life-changing after-school and summer enrichment programs to youth ages 6-18 in 10 counties across the Atlanta area. BGCMA also runs Camp Kiwanis, a year-round camp in Danielsville, GA, with support from Kiwanis Club of Atlanta. Go to www.bgcma.org
Tom Cross is the owner of LifeLine Repairs Inman Park, a retail store specializing in smartphone, tablet and computer repair. LifeLine Repairs also offers Pedicab rides for all ages on the Atlanta Beltline and in Piedmont Park. Go to www.lifelinerepairs.com/locations/ga/atlanta-inman-park/
Do you want to let the members of our club know more about you and your business? Do you want to network and cultivate more business contacts? If you answered yes, then you need to sign up to do a "Member Spotlight" at one of our club meetings!
Spotlights are done every 2nd and 4th Tuesday luncheon meeting (and the occasional 5th) each month. You have two minutes to showcase your business and tell the other members how you can benefit them! To get on the schedule, just email Karen at KiwanisClubAtlanta@gmail.com.
Don't get the BOOT! Be sure your car has a Kiwanis Club of Atlanta car decal properly displayed on your vehicle.
The security company contracted by Lanier Parking will be booting all cars that are parked in the reserved parking places and that do not have a valid decal on their car identifying them as attending the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta luncheon. So if you arrive prior to 11:45 am on Tuesday, please make sure you have a parking decal on your car. You can get a decal from Karen at the luncheon meeting, and then place it on the right back window (passenger side) from inside your car. They are static cling, so easy to put on and take off!
