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2/24/2020 March 2020 Featured Rotarian Dr Steve Perman

Our Featured Rotarian for March is our one of our founding members Dr. Steve Perman. Most of you already know Steve as our happy, enthusiastic, and entertaining Sargent at Arms who not only helps start our meetings with the flag pledge, and our oath affirming our Rotarian commitment to service, but you may not realize he is the author of that pledge. Doc Steve is also a past President of our club and provides the best introductory fireside chat for new members.

When not serving our Rotary club, Dr. Steve Perman is serving our community as a respected holistic chiropractor, nutritionist, acupuncturist, teacher and motivational speaker. His credentials include two full Board Certifications: Chiropractic Sports Medicine (DACBSP) and Clinical Nutrition (DACBN). His acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine certification was through the University of Miami School of Medicine. He attended Emory University in Atlanta and graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 1979 where he also served as a clinical instructor from 1981-83. In 2005, he was named the statewide “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Florida Chiropractic Association. He was appointed to the National Examining Board to evaluate and assess physicians seeking their board certification in clinical nutrition. he also served in the Florida Stare House of Representatives 2010-2012.

Rotary Day at Ballpark March 8, 2020

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Rotary Day at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring training home to the 2019 World Series Champions Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros, on Sunday, March 8th at 1:05 p.m. AND the tickets are BOGO: buy one, get one free. See the flyer at left for ticket purchase.

As more information and/or activities emerge, we will pass all on to our members and guests. This is a family and kid-friendly event! AND, this is not just for Rotarians and their families. All are welcome to attend!

FAU HS February Rotary Scholar Luke Schuknecht

During our weekly meeting Monday, 2/3/2020, we honored, Luke Schuknecht our Florida Atlantic University High School 2019-20 Rotary Scholar for February. The FAU HS Rotary Scholar of the Month is selected by the FAU HS staff in recognition of character, ethics, morality, community service, and academic achievement.

Luke told us he is working towards a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (expected in spring 2021) while achieving High School graduation (expected in spring 2020).

He was accompanied by his proud parents Susan, FAU Administrative Support, and Mark Schuknecht, Nova Southeastern Multimedia Producer. Luke is the second of their sons to earn this recognition, in October 2014 we honored Mattison for his achievements serving our community while studying English Literature.

Representing FAU HS Staff, our Honorary Member and Interact Advisor Robin Barkes, FAU HS Science, and Allan Phipps,

FAU HS District Science Coordinator provided support for our Rotary Scholar Chair Sam Khazem as he identified selection qualities and introduced Luke. Luke thanked Rotary Boca Raton Sunset members for the honor and expressed appreciation for the wonderful opportunities he has had attending A. D. Henderson University School and FAU HS.

Continuing, he recalled his experience in the A. D. Henderson University Tech Garage Summer Camp that ultimately helped him identify his preferred area of study and led him to later serve as teacher and mentor for the younger Middle School students.

During his FAU HS years, Luke also participated in SeaPerch and FIRST Tech Challenge. Telling us about the SeaPerch underwater robotics program, Luke said "SeaPerch has been a major motivator in my life for me to keep pushing myself and furthering my education. In different years, I led multiple teams to compete at the highest level: the national championships." After leading his team to 1st place in his second national championship competition, he wanted to share his experience by providing similar opportunities for others, so he spent time mentoring and helping the new middle school SeaPerch teams.

Luke continued by telling us about First Tech Challenge, a terrestrial robot competition in which he competed at the regional championships and helped six new teams learn skills to build their own robots. He said, "FTC also gave me the opportunity to aid teams outside of my school. On multiple accounts, other teams at the competition came up to my team to ask for assistance with the robots," and he obliged with enthusiasm.

Currently, Luke is planning a new solar cruiser project at FAU High with Allan Phipps guidance, pictured here with current student solar project. Luke says "We plan on being the first Florida-based team to build a four-seater solar car." This project will give him opportunity to participate in a project that is "grounded in reality and has a chance to impact our daily life. With this project, I have the opportunity to do research and get published in FAU's undergraduate research journal and I have even received a research grant from FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry. Since this is the largest project I've ever worked on, it is testing my leadership skills. Our team consists of 20-25 members."

The Rotary Boca Raton Sunset FAU HS Rotary Scholar project provides continuing encouragement for high achieving students who realized and demonstrate the value of service to community through sharing skills, knowledge and experience. Congratulations Luke!

Testimonial Luncheon April 4, 2020

On Saturday, April 4, 2020 our Rotary Boca Raton Sunset club will host a Testimonial Luncheon for PDG Steve Laine. The luncheon will occur at Maggiano's from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

PDG Charlie Bromberg is chairman for a special testimonial luncheon and he is asking for early reservations as soon as possible: cost for members is $30.00, guests are $50:00. Capacity is limited so early response is encouraged.

There will also be an opportunity to send congratulatory messages in a Tribute Booklet; please contact Brian Stenberg for information. All profits will be donated to Guatemala Tomorrow, a Rotary project that holds very special meaning to Steve.

We are a small friendly dinner club with strong Rotary Foundation support. Our membership includes three past district governors and special enthusiasm for youth and literacy service. We distribute dictionaries to six local elementary schools, bring Josh the Otter with a swim safety program to three pre-K schools, and honor a Rotary Scholar each month for the high school hosting our Interact club.

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

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