PROGRAM:

MARTI GUTWEIN introduced Chris Soverns, Dir. TEDxPurdueU. TED is a non-profit organization formed in 1984 that presents ideas worth spreading. Chris Soverns The topics are numerous and the ten to fifteen minute talks are in more than 100 languages. TEDx equals independently organized events. There were over 3,000 TEDx events around our globe last year. Chris showed a video that explains TEDx events and how they work. At Purdue there have been yearly events since 2012. Sarah Halberg, who speaks about diabetes and cancer has been the most popular presenter. The opportunity to speak is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. It is held in April with Salon Events throughout the year to cover specific topics. He showed another video to highight the theme this year: Tear Up the Box. To see the list of speakers and to buy tickets to April’s event: www.TEDxPurdueU.com Several good questions were asked including one that MARTI had the opportunity to answer. She helps the speakers with the rehearsal process for their presentations.


STUDENT GUESTS:
 CHUCK HORNER introduced Lizzy Gardner and Gavin Roswarski from Faith Christian High School.  Each received a certificate with the Four Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.


GUEST:
 Sarah Fisher, sister of JONATHAN FISHER.

THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:
 Money Collector:  LEW RUNNELS and JOHN FISHER;  Greeters: JOHN SCHNEIDER and AIMEE JONES; Piano Player: BOB GRIFFITHS;  Drums: DAVE LUHMAN;  Song Leader:  JOHN BARRETT;  Invocation:  LETA KELLEY;  50/50 Raffle: LETA KELLEY and RENEE FIGUEROA;  Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting:  JO WADE and RENEE FIGUEROA.  Webmaster:  LARRY HUGGINS.


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.”   ~ Mark Twain