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  Program:  17th Century Ships - Design and Construction                       Speaker:    Eric Spaeth  
                                     
Mr. Eric Spaeth is the Program Maritime Manager at the JYF where his duties include work on the Foundation's plans to replace the Godspeed and Discovery.  He holds a U. S. Coast Guard Master's license in 1600-ton Ocean Steam, Motor and Sail and has strong experience in the positions of Chief Mate, Chief Carpenter and Captain aboard several sailing vessels including the Pride of Baltimore, a 137' topsail schooner.  Prior to joining JYF in 1988, Mr. Spaeth served as Coordinator of Maritime History at Historic St. Mary's City where he was also Master of the Dove, a recreated 17th century vessel.  He studied at Stony Brook University and Wooden Boat School. 

Invocation offered by:   Bill Barner                

Where we'll meet---

What we'll eat!

Today: Virginia Room                       
Menu: Salad;  Herb crusted chicken breast over linguini primavera with rolls

March 10 : Virginia Room                   
Menu: Soup;  Pork loin over cornbread stuffing with green bean almandine;  rolls

Education -- The Beginning:  Two Detroit men, Allen S. Browne and Joseph C. Prance had an idea in August 1914 to develop an organization as a strictly fraternal club that young professional businessmen could join by paying a $5 membership fee.  The name that Browne had chosen for the group was The Supreme Lodge Benevolent Order Brothers but the growing membership thought a different name would help with recruiting. With help from Detroit’s official historian an Indian phrase - "NunKee-wan-is" - was adapted as a name. In January 1915 "Kiwanis" was approved as the new name.

BIRTHDAYS  
May 12 - 18
May 15          Donald Buckless