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We dream of a more secure, engaged, and unified democracy. Out of many, we are one.

ePluribus goal is to make it insanely easy for Americans to send official messages to their representatives and Unum ID to empower them to do so as verified constituents. ePluribus and Unum ID together stop bots and meddling from wreaking havoc on in our politics.

ePluribus is a civic engagement platform that addresses problem (1) by providing a suite of tools: a mobile app, Chrome extension, and embeddable widget. These tools literally put representatives in the palm of your hand, from Trump down to your Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Unum ID is a blockchain identity platform that address problem (2) with a mobile app that lets people verify their identities and share personal data with unprecedented privacy and security. Each user’s data is stored ONLY on their device; there is literally no database. Since over 1 billion people were affected by data breaches in 2018, it’s hard to overstate how important this is.

Abstract:

In this talk, I will describe Digital Light SynthesisTM (DLS) technology, which embodies a convergence of advances in software, hardware, and material science to enable a powerful approach to 3D printing. DLS brings the digital revolution to polymer manufacturing and opens major opportunities for industrial production across diverse industries. Previously unmakeable products are already being manufactured at scale with DLS, given its combination of performance, speed, and material choice. Examples include the large-scale production of midsoles for the adidas Futurecraft 4D shoes, mass-customized dental products, next-generation football helmets by Riddell, and parts on Ford production vehicles.

Bio:

Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone co-founded Carbon in 2013 and served as the company’s CEO until being named Executive Chairman in 2019. As CEO, Joe grew Carbon from a small team of scientists and engineers into 500-person global company valued at almost $2.5 billion that is defining the digital revolution in manufacturing. In 2016 President Obama awarded him the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor in the U.S. for achievement and science.Joe maintains academic appointments at both UNC and North Carolina State University. He is one of only roughly 20 individuals elected to all three U.S. National Academies—the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Engineering. Joe currently resides in Monte Sereno, California with his wife of 30 years, Suzanne. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Ann spent her undergraduate years at the University of Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology.  Her interest in plant pathology started there but she took a five year diversion working in the field of medical diagnostics and molecular biology research.  After that long wait, she returned to plant pathology to earn a master’s degree at UC Berkeley. 

Her work has been primarily in disease diagnostics of ornamental plants, first with Soil and Plant Lab in Orange CA, and then with Nurserymen’s Exchange in Half Moon Bay.  She currently works 3/4 time at Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga as the Landscape Curator, consults privately in plant pathology and arboriculture and teaches horticultural classes at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and Merritt College in Oakland.  One of her long time and current enjoyments is volunteering at the "Sick Plant Clinic" at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden.  She is also an active volunteer in the UCCE Master Gardener program of Santa Clara County. 

• Rotary charities & scholarship foundation 
• Provides grants for local and international world service non-profits
• Raise the Paddle for our next generation (youth programs)

• Crab, Crab, Crab, Crab
• Soup, Salad, Bread
• Pasta (vegetarian)
• Dessert

Wayne Gregori is a technologist and entrepreneur that has the rare talent of translating the complex world of Bitcoin and blockchain out of the abstract and into concrete, real world examples in a fluid and entertaining manner. He first took an interest in Bitcoin in 2014 thanks to the innovation and promise of blockchain technology (the foundational bitcoin technology). But over time he became equally interested in the potential social impact Bitcoin/blockchain might have on our human communities and on the institutions upon which society relies so heavily; government, finance (banking) and security.

Money might be the most imporant and misunderstood concept in modern society. Bitcoin and crypto currencies are at the root of a global conversation that will force the re-evaluation of the global financial system. Fiat currencies (like the dollar) have an average life of 27.5 years. Our current dollar (since we left the gold standard in 1971) is 48 years old. Bitcoin and other cytypto currencies will challenge the dollar and the banking system that underpins our financial system. This presentation covers, the history of money, social drivers behind bitcoin, explanation of how bitcoin works, and the competitive landscape of other crypto currencies.

• To increase the personal knowledge and awareness of the importance of being able to speak effectively before a group.
• To increase public knowledge of what Rotary is and does throughout the world, especially among young people.  Through this knowledge, we hope that they will learn, as we have in the past,          “He who serves best profits most.”
• To increase participation in the contest and to provide all high school contestants an opportunity to win prizes as top speaker, or runners-up, in District 5170.
  
  Four levels of competition -  prize levels:
  Club - $25 - $100
  Area  - $100 - $200
  Region - $250
  District price - $300 - $1,000
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If the thought of swaying palm trees, grass skirts, flower leis, and warm weather piques your interest, think about going to Honolulu, Hawaii for the RI Convention.  You’ll meet Rotarians from all over the world, hear inspiring speakers, find out about amazing Rotary projects in all the Areas of Focus, and just have a great time.  There are savings for early registration, so go to the Rotary International website for information (https://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu/register).