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Jul 13, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dear all,
On Monday, July 13 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Amanda Garcia the Communications Coordinator for the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA).
Organ donors offer recipients a second chance at life, but the need for donations is much greater than the number available — and every day more people are added to the waiting list. In this presentation, we will cover how you can register as an organ donor, debunk myths and misconceptions about organ donation and share stories of hope from people personally impacted by the Gift of Life.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Amanda
Amanda Garcia is the communications coordinator for Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) in the Austin region. As an experienced multimedia professional, she educates the community about saving lives through the power of organ donation.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
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You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
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Jul 20, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, July 20 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speakers will be Bill Stotesbery (CEO/GM), Judy Maggio (Editorial Director), and Dr Ben Kramer (Vice President of Education) with Austin PBS.
They will give a state of the station, update us on how Austin PBS continues to serve the community during these uncertain times, and how Austin PBS’s move to Austin Community College is progressing.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Bill
Bill Stotesbery has been CEO and General Manager of Austin PBS, KLRU-TV, the PBS station serving Austin and Central Texas, since 2004. He has overseen the station’s efforts to become known as one of the leading producing and presenting stations in the PBS system with over a dozen local and regional series and documentaries currently in development or production and more than a dozen Lone Star Emmys in recent years. He has also been instrumental in the expansion of Austin City Limits, the longest running music program in television history
About Judy
Judy Maggio has served as News & Public Affairs Director for Austin PBS since 2016. She is an Emmy award-winning, veteran journalist with close to 4 decades of experience. Maggio has spent her entire career in Austin, TX. She served as Managing Editor at both KVUE-TV (1981-2003) and KEYE-TV (2003-2014) and was voted Best Anchor in the Austin Chronicle
Readers Poll for 10 years in a row. Maggio chose to leave the anchor desk in 2014 to pursue her passion for other forms of journalism and storytelling.
About Ben
Vice President of Education, Ben has worked at KLRU-TV for eight years. Prior to joining KLRU, he served as a teacher, school administrator, and university professor of education. He holds particular interests in language acquisition, uses of technology to foster learning, and serving higher-needs communities. Growing up in rural Upstate New York, he could receive public television but only by going on the roof and turning the antenna, thereby knocking out all the commercial channels. He holds a B.A. degree from Princeton (Classics), a M.Ed. from Harvard (School Administration) and a Ph.D. from UT-Austin (Curriculum & Instruction). Benjamin and his wife Claudia Santamaria have two school-aged children they are raising in a bilingual Spanish-English home.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Jul 27, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, July 27 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Joseph Kopser speaking on Leadership and Strategy in a Changing World.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Joseph
Joseph Kopser is a serial entrepreneur and expert in energy and national security issues. Currently he serves as an Executive-in-Residence at the McCombs School of Business at Texas. In addition, he is President of Grayline after he co-founded and served as CEO of RideScout, before it was acquired by Mercedes. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years earning the Combat Action Badge, Army Ranger Tab and Bronze Star. He is a graduate of West Point with a BS in Aerospace Engineering and also received a Masters from the Harvard Kennedy School. In 2013, he was recognized as a White House Champion of Change for his efforts in Energy and Transportation. In 2014, RideScout won the U.S. DOT Data Innovation Award and co-authored the book, Catalyst. He is the Chairman of the Board of Advisors for the CleanTX Foundation, an economic development and professional association for cleantech.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
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Aug 03, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, August 3 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Ben Ramirez speaking on the World Affairs Council of Austin.
Ben will discuss the World Affairs Council’s programming in the areas of education, culture and global trade, providing Central Texans with access to international speakers and events.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Ben
Ben Ramirez III, CEO of Cogitare Global
Cogitare Global assists the transformation of companies into global competitors. Ben works with organizations to identify specific business goals and implementation strategies which match their objectives. He provides executives and their teams with the tools they need to achieve sustainable growth in a continually changing international marketplace.
In 2015, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker appointed Ben to the Texas Camino Real District Export Council. He was reappointed by Secretary Wilbur Ross in 2019. Ben administers the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas with member companies’ annual exports totaling between $250-$500 million. He is a board member of CleanTX, the economic development and business association for clean technology companies. Benis an entrepreneur advisor with Tech Ranch and is VP & Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade. Ben obtained a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and a JD from the University of Toledo. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Aug 10, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, August 10 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club social. We are looking forward to gathering as a club to share the latest on our lives and get updates on our club activities.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
See you there!
Jen
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Aug 17, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, August 17 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Earl Ameen of the Grey Owl Company, presenting on the American Race.
America is facing one of the most polarizing periods in its history. While the pandemic looms, the struggle of its populace to maintain and/or express its identity and tradition has brought this society into an open face-to-face revelation of its fear, its rage and its uncertainty over race.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Earl
Earl Ameen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Grey Owl Company—a global ADVISORY firm based in Austin, Texas. As Adaptive Strategy Experts with more than thirty-six years of advising public, private and nonprofit-sector leaders around the world, CEO’s hire The Grey Owl Company to provide 20/20 Foresightsm by distilling complex, complicated or chaotic challenges into simple and elegant narratives. From this, strategies are designed and executed that allow increased velocity of decisioning and pivoting. Therefore, companies grow more steadily while scaling quickly.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Aug 24, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Lynn Osgood the Founder and Executive Director of Civic Arts.
Lynn will talk about the growth and development of a growing field of practice called Creative Placemaking, which brings artists into partnership with other organizations to help address community identified needs such as food deserts, affordable housing, mobility, public safety, and many others.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Lynn
Lynn Osgood, PhD is an urban planner and researcher, and the Founder/Executive Director of Civic Arts. Trained in landscape architecture and urban planning at the University of Virginia, Lynn moved to Austin in 2003, and became Adjunct Faculty at the University of Texas in the School of Architecture where she now teaches on civic engagement and qualitative research. In 2011 she founded Civic Arts (formerly GO collaborative) and now leads the development of creative placemaking projects for the National Endowment for the Arts, ArtPlace America, and delivers technical assistance services for municipal partners across the United States.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Aug 31, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, August 31 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Mike Yates an educator, public speaking coach and host of the School Sucks podcast.
One of the sneaky assumptions about the American industrial school system is that it's lack of relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness is a new discovery. The truth is that scholars and educators have long seen the American school system as broken. Horace Mann, the father of American Public Education, only began working on and promoting education as a public service because he believed the system of the day was flawed as it did not reach enough children. Unfortunately, today many have settled for tiny improvements to a system that has now become deeply flawed and deeply rooted in American society. During this chat we will discuss how to start to fix and break free from a school system that has always been broken.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Mike
Mike Yates is on a mission is to transform the k-12 education experience by focusing and fighting for equity, innovation, and action! He is a team leader at Alpha, an innovative, independent school that uses adaptive learning software in place of direct instruction. Mike is also working alongside Teach For America, the Austin Urban Technology Movement, and Mayor Steve Adler’s office to create an Austin School Reinvention Lab where educators can learn new methods of teaching and learning in order to transform their classroom. The lab also serves to help educators dream up and build new models of school.
He is a husband to an amazing wife, a father of 4 amazing kids, a poet, writer and TEDx speaker.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Sep 14, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be James Butler, Founder of Mindful Classrooms.
Join us as we learn about mindfulness as a tool to use for stress relief. We'll learn the basics of the brain science & research behind mindfulness to help ground us in the reasoning behind the practice. We'll spend time experiencing different types of mindful activities that are proven to help with stress relief. This session being led by James Butler, the Mindfulness Specialist for Austin ISD, will also feature resources that are being used in the district for staff, students and families.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About James
James Butler is the Founder of Mindful Classrooms, an organization that travels the world educating schools about how to sustainably implement mindfulness into their daily routines, climate and culture. He is also the Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Specialist for Austin Independent School District. James has a Masters of Education and 18 years of experience in public education. In his 14 years as a classroom teacher, he taught mostly Pre-K and Kindergarten in Austin ISD and spent a year as a volunteer HS teacher in Namibia. In 2014, he was named Austin ISD’s Teacher of the Year. James is passionate about the intersection of mindfulness and equitable education, and has a 200 hour Community Yoga certification. He wrote Mindful Classrooms: 5 Minute Daily Practices to Support Social & Emotional Learning, and created a coloring book and reflections for Social Emotional Learning, both of which are published by Free Spirit Publishing. In his free time, James loves playing baseball and basketball, listening to music, and is a huge Cleveland sports fan.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Sep 21, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, September 21 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our newest member, Tarik Bakir, will give his classification talk.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Tarik
Tarik Bakir, attained his CFP® certificate at University of Texas in 2012 and currently works as a Financial Planner at TNT Asset Management. He graduated this past fall with a Masters in Financial Economics from Ohio University, has a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M (’07), and an AA in Arabic from the Defense Language Institute. His passions include volunteering in the local community, traveling and learning about the history and culture of different places. During his free-time (pre Covid), he enjoys playing soccer as well as golf. Recently, he welcomed a new addition to his family his son Taavi Arav Bakir born on 08/19/2020.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Sep 28, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Paul Harding, on our vulnerabilities to disinformation and misinformation campaigns.
In particular, Paul will discuss polarization and the emotions it causes (and the vulnerabilities that it creates), especially in an election year. He will explore what Putin sees when he looks to the West, and what he and his regime did to Russia and its information environment, then to Ukraine and in Syria, then onto 2015 and the escalation to the core Western countries that were vulnerable, especially during the 2016 election. He will also address Russia's aims, and their “successes”, as well as the adoption of disinformation tactics by domestic actors, including people in government. Finally, he will tackle at the Covid Infodemic, and how the Chinese joined the game in 2020. Paul ends with some tips and suggestions on what we can do to fight back against disinformation.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Paul
Paul spent 13 years in Beijing, China, where he co-founded Zihua Creative - an online learning platform and database that grew to become China’s largest platform for creative tech skills training. At Zihua, Paul led the content and production teams. He also previously worked as Executive Producer for the US State Department-China Govt.-supported Booey Lehoo charity concert. His writing has been published in The Diplomat & Newsweek (Jpn). Paul consulted with senior leadership at several Chinese state-owned enterprises and banks, and taught for two UK Universities on their pre-Master’s Programmes in Beijing. He is currently an honorary associate at Jesus College's Intellectual Forum at the University of Cambridge, where he runs Cambridge Global Conversations - an outreach initiative that covers areas of global interest that lie beyond the abilities of any single or collection of nation states to manage. Paul also serves as a Senior Advisor to an Ethics Foundation. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Oct 12, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, October 12 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Ivan Milman on voting by mail.
Disinformation abounds about the security and validity of voting by mail. As noted in a presentation on September 28th, much of this disinformation is designed to undermine credibility in the results of the upcoming US election. In this presentation, we will attempt to sort fact from fiction regarding voting by mail. We will start by defining voting by mail and how it operates (including relationship to absentee voting). Then we look at the current state of voting by mail in the US, historical information regarding the miniscule number of cases of known vote-by-mail fraud and look at actual risks and countermeasures. We will talk specifically about voting by mail in Texas.
Suggested reading: https://www.vox.com/21401321/oregon-vote-by-mail-2020-presidential-election
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Ivan
Ivan Milman is a Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM (this talk does not necessarily reflect the views of IBM). Ivan is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Ivan has worked in information security and privacy for nearly 30 years. Ivan was on the Travis County committee to evaluate new voting systems in 2001, and also sponsored a student research team in 2017 on a project to use Blockchain in elections. He is the past-president of the Rotary Club of Austin University Area. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
See you there!
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Oct 19, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, October 19 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Dr. Brian Dombeck on Coronavirus Economics.
Dr. Dombeck will provide an overview of the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government policy that has accompanied it to summarize both the current state and evolution of the national and regional economy since the beginning of the crisis in terms of important macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, unemployment, and financial markets; afterwards he will highlight challenges to the economic recovery and engage in an open discussion with members to address their particular questions and concerns.
Suggested reading: https://www.vox.com/21401321/oregon-vote-by-mail-2020-presidential-election
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Brian
Brian joined the economics department of Lewis & Clark in 2017 after receiving his PhD in economics from the University of Oregon. He is a macroeconomist and specializes in examining the role assumptions regarding expectations and information play in explaining macroeconomic fluctuations through the lens of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models (DSGE). His dissertation focused on the theoretic, qualitative, and quantitative impact interaction between news shocks and bounded rationality could have in real business cycle (RBC) type models. He is currently exploring the frontiers of quantitative model evaluation under bounded rationality in workhorse structural macroeconomic models as well as expectations-related explanations for the purchasing power parity puzzle of International Finance. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Oct 26, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, October 26 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed.
Sergeant Sneed will share with us the current issues and tensions of policing today.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Wayne
Wayne has served as Chief of Internal Affairs Section for the Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General from April 2004 through November 2008. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer for the San Marcos Police Department on December 1982. During his service with San Marcos Police Department, he served and created many positions including a secondary level supervisor.
He has also served as a Certified Instructor with both the National White Collar Crime Center and National Insurance Crime Bureau. He possesses a Training Instructor Certification, School Based Law Enforcement Officer Certification, and Mental Health Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and Critical Incident Stress Management Certification. He also obtained certification in “Critical Incident Stress Management” from the International Critical Incident Stress Management Institute.
Wayne received his Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Business Management degrees from Texas State University. He is a Certified Inspector General with the National Association of Inspector Generals. He has also earned the Certified Public Manager designation from the William P. Hobby Center for Public Service at Texas State University-Round Rock. He has over 38 years of service with both criminal justice and law enforcement agencies.
Wayne was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as an Advisory Board Member to the “Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board”.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Nov 02, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Nov 2 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Ilana Redstone the creator of the YouTube series Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes (check out a few of these short clips before we meet!).
Dr Redstone is a professor of sociology at the University of Illinois and the founder of Diverse Perspectives Consulting. During this presentation, Ilana will lead a discussion about how and why we (fail to) communicate across political and ideological divides on sensitive and controversial issues, including those that touch race and identity.
To read more of Dr Redstone's work, visit her site Diverse Perspectives Consulting or her many Conversations on Diversity in Forbes Magazine.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ilanaredstone/?sh=3bd3c548464f
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Ilana
Ilana Redstone is the founder of Diverse Perspectives Consulting and a professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is the co-author of the recently published book (Oxford University Press) titled, “Unassailable Ideas: How Unwritten Rules and Social Media Shape Discourse in American Higher Education” and the creator of the “Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes” video series. She leads workshops and consults inside and outside of academia, helping organizations build a climate where open communication and innovation thrive. More information about her work is available at diverseperspectivesconsulting.com.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Nov 09, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Nov 9 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speakers will be Peter Cazamias and Jim Vesterman, both USMC veterans. They come to our club just before the USMC Birthday on November 10. The USMC is turning 245 years old in 2020.
Peter will speak about the Marine Corps mission, highlighting important moments in Marine Corps history, and then share his experience as he went from Marine Officer Candidate, to 2nd Lieutenant, to Captain and a Judge Advocate.
Jim will talk through his journey from entering Marine Force Recon to serving in Iraq in 2004 through to bringing his lessons learned to the private sector.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
About Peter
Peter Cazamias is the Senior Vice President Pine Valley Private Wealth. Peter provides succession planning, financial investment modeling, and downside protection to portfolios. He advises clients on international and domestic tax solutions.
Prior to working at Pine Valley, Peter served as Asia Pacific CFO for Insituform Technologies (NASDAQ: AEGN, now “Aegion Corporation”) in Hong Kong, and as a business segment manager at FMC Technologies (now "Technip-FMC") in Houston, Texas. Peter served our country as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He received his Bachelor’s from Yale University, his JD from the University of Texas School of Law, and his MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
About Jim
Jim Vesterman was the CEO of Raptor Technologies, the nation’s leading provider of integrated school safety technologies, from 2012 – 2020 and now sits on the Board of Directors. Jim grew Raptor from 7,000 K-12 customers to nearly 40,000. Prior to Raptor, Jim was the founder and Managing Director of Liberty Place Capital, a private equity Search Fund used to find, acquire, and manage a single operating entity. Jim began his career at Monitor Group, a global strategy consulting firm serving Fortune 500 firms, and Monitor Clipper Partners, a $650 million middle market private equity fund. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps in the Special Operations forces and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his service in Iraq. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and his M.B.A. from the Wharton School.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Nov 16, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Nov 16 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Cynthia Chan Lee on Expanding Awareness through Classical Fengshui.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
Expanding Awareness with Classical Fengshui
Did you know there are patterns of energy in our environment that influence how we think, what we do and the experiences we attract into our lives?
Classical Feng Shui is a science that examines the dynamic properties of the earth’s energy field, it's interaction within our bodies, and the effects this interaction creates in our lives.
The rotation of the earth’s core creates an electromagnetic field that fluctuates cyclically and has vibrational frequencies that permeate everything. It has distinct elemental, physical, emotional, and mental properties that affect our life experiences. This field of energy is called Chi.
With science as its foundation, the art of Classical Feng Shui creates strategies to transform environmental energy to help ease our challenges such as depression, pain, career blockages, relationship issues, anger, problems at work and much more. It also gives us awareness of our individual cycles of chi for deeper life awareness and strategic planning.
Cynthia Lee Chan will offer insights and strategies to better understand life, our connection to our environment, and the cyclical forces of the world. For more information visit cynthialeechan.com.
About Cynthia
For 19 years Cynthia Lee Chan has been on a high evolutionary journey into the multi-dimensional world of energy. Her educational path into the depths of Classical Feng Shui is a result of prayers requesting guidance on how to best serve the world once her sons grew up and left home. With years of rigorous study, researching, experimenting, gaining knowledge and experience in applying the science of Classical Feng Shui, she moved to Austin, opened her practice, and loved her life there. After a few years, family, friends and clients brought her back to Colorado where she now lives in the enchanting mountains by Boulder.
Cynthia’s passion for Classical Feng Shui continually grows as she sees the profound results that have helped many with tailored strategies to meet individual needs. She is extremely grateful and honored to offer insights and strategies to help relieve suffering, open channels for success, and better understand life through the cyclical forces of the world. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
You can learn about joining a Zoom Meeting here:
You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
For general Zoom Help:
For an inspirational message:
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Nov 30, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Nov 30 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Jon Haveman on the Black-White Wealth Gap and Income Inequality.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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About Jon
Jon Haveman is widely considered to be one of California’s leading experts on the economics of seaports, goods movement, and international trade policy. He is also an expert in regional economies and local economic development. He is currently a Principal with Marin Economic Consulting, a boutique consultancy providing reports to government agencies, economic development organizations, and other organizations, in addition to providing expert witness services in legal proceedings. Prior to joining Marin Economic Consulting, Dr. Haveman was the Chief Economist at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, a founding Principal at Beacon Economics, and the Director of the Economy Program at the Public Policy Institute of California. He has been a Senior Economist with the President's Council of Economic Advisers and an Economist with the Federal Trade Commission, and he has held a faculty position in the Business School at Purdue University. Dr. Haveman holds a Ph.D. and Master of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
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SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
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HELP
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Dec 07, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Dec 7 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Keith Maskus on the likely direction of trade policies under Biden.
President-elect Biden will face at least 4 high-priority and interrelated trade issues to address. These include working to ensure an equitable and efficient global distribution for Covid vaccines, reengaging with the global trading system to reinvigorate the WTO, cooperating with Europe on addressing challenges raised by China, and determining best avenues for reorienting trade and support policies to better reflect the needs of the American middle class. These are complex issues defying simple solutions. Professor Maskus will overview the key tradeoffs involved and how a Biden Administration might approach them.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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About Keith
Keith Maskus is Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction in Economics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He was Chief Economist of the US State Department from 2016 to 2017 and a Lead Economist at the World Bank in 2002. He is a Research Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a consultant for the World Trade Organization and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Maskus received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He has written extensively about various aspects of intellectual property rights, international trade and investment, and technology. His most recent book is Private Rights and Public Problems: The Global Economics of Intellectual Property in the 21st Century. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
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HELP
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Dec 14, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Dec 14 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Cynthia Chan Lee following up on Expanding Awareness through Fengshui.
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Expanding Awareness with Classical Fengshui II
In Part I, Cynthia explained how Fengshui was used. In Part II she will answer questions based on our individual Fengshui calculations. Below is a reminder on how to calculate your Fengshui number.
Born in the 1900s:
Male: Add the last 2 digits, if they add up to a double digit, add those 2 digits together. Then take that single digit and subtract it from 10.
Example: 1983
8+3 = 11
1+1 = 2
10-2 = 8 is your number
Female: Add the last 2 digits, if they add up to a double digit, add those 2 digits together. Then add 5 and if they add up to a double digit, add those together.
Example: 1953
5+3 = 8
8+5 = 13
1+3 = 4 is your number
Born in 2000s:
Male: Add all digits, if they add up to a double digit, add those digits together then subtract the single digit from 11.
Example: 2016
2+0+1+6 = 9
11-9 = 2 is your number
Female: Add all digits, if they add up to a double digit, add those digits together, then add that single digit to 4. If that is a double digit, add those digits together.
Example: 2019
2+0+1+9 = 12
1+2 = 3
3+4 = 7 is your number
About Cynthia
For 19 years Cynthia Lee Chan has been on a high evolutionary journey into the multi-dimensional world of energy. Her educational path into the depths of Classical Feng Shui is a result of prayers requesting guidance on how to best serve the world once her sons grew up and left home. With years of rigorous study, researching, experimenting, gaining knowledge and experience in applying the science of Classical Feng Shui, she moved to Austin, opened her practice, and loved her life there. After a few years, family, friends and clients brought her back to Colorado where she now lives in the enchanting mountains by Boulder.
Cynthia’s passion for Classical Feng Shui continually grows as she sees the profound results that have helped many with tailored strategies to meet individual needs. She is extremely grateful and honored to offer insights and strategies to help relieve suffering, open channels for success, and better understand life through the cyclical forces of the world. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
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Jan 11, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, Jan 11 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Sarah Jacobson on the Economics of Climate Change.
Climate change is a pressing environmental problem. In this talk, Dr Jacobson will give some background about the science of climate change, and then explain how economics gives us useful insights for thinking about why climate change is a problem and how we can solve it. Fighting climate change will require some sacrifices because reducing the emissions that cause climate change will be costly; but these sacrifices can be smaller if we design smart policy, and they can forestall even the greater pains that would be caused by the progression of climate change.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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About Sarah
Sarah Jacobson is an Associate Professor of Economics at Williams College. She completed her PhD in Economics at Georgia State University and her Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Harvey Mudd College. She studies and teaches environmental and behavioral economics, with work on topics like charity donations, environmental regulations, enforcement, punishment, reciprocity, and rationality. She is very engaged with mentoring and initiatives to further diversity, equity, and inclusion in her institution and her profession.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
HELP
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You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:
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