Oct 25, 2016 | News, Photos, Programs
On Saturday, October 22nd nineteen young adults from the three local high schools, Peninsula, Palos Verdes and Mary Star, met at the Palos Verdes on the Net (PVNet) Education & Technology Center in the Promenade Mall, Rolling Hills Estates and assembled ten prosthetic hands as a one day Kiwanis project. The students were all members of one of the Kiwanis on campus service clubs, the Key Club or the KIWINS.
The project was developed in an association with the Kiwanis and PVNet, a 22 year old established emerging technology center. PVNet fabricated the parts and provided the facilities for the project.
The prosthetic hands will be donated to Enable Community Foundation who will than distribute the hands to needy children. The Enable Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation created to deploy innovations for people with limb differences.
Each hand required twelve different part types to be fabricated using the 3-D printing technology manufacturing process. To make up one hand a total of thirty one parts were required. This meant that PVNet had to 3D print a total of 310 parts to make up the ten prosthetic hands. PVNet began printing prosthetic hands in 2015 as science project for one of its interns, Eric Chen.
Prior to assembling the parts, Kiwanis members, Herb Stark and Marty Dodell inspected the parts and removed any remaining flashing resulting from the manufacturing process. This was done to insure that each part would fit properly during assembly. The parts for each hand were than kitted and packed into individual kits ready for assembly by students. On the day of the project, ten work spaces, including tools, were setup at PVNet.
Good partnerships such as this create opportunities for youth to gain confidence and experience by contributing positively to society. It also demonstrates not only the need for youth STEM education, but also delivers the opportunity to combine education with community service where the outcome measurably improves the lives of those in need.
In case there is any doubt, just ask Ryan, the 7 year old boy who received one of the PVNet’s prosthetic hands.
Feb 19, 2016 | News
February 26, 2016 | Inter-club Meeting with Lions and Rotary at Palos Verdes Country Club.
Cost: $ 25.00 per person
RSVP: Georgette by Monday February 22. Payment to be made to Kiwanis RHE.
Feb 15, 2016 | News, Scholarships
Scholarship application period is now open! Apply through March 29, 2016.
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates offers a number of scholarships to deserving high school seniors from the local South Bay area. Scholarship awards are based upon academic achievement, service and personal merit. We hope to reward students who have shown special “heart” in their endeavors. The scholarship application offers a “merit only” option as well as a “merit and financial need” option. In addition to Kiwanis Club Scholarships, other awards are given in honor of outstanding former Kiwanis members. For example, the Cliff Welsh Memorial Award is given for service to the community through Kiwanis sponsored youth programs, including Key Club and KIWINS. To be eligible, a completed application, including all of the required attachments, must be postmarked by the due date for each year.
Click here for information and application.
Jan 19, 2016 | News
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Teen Court Courtroom at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was held on January 14, 2016. Creation of this courtroom was supported by local organizations, service groups, judges, attorneys, parents and friends in the South Bay. The court and community room is dedicated to the Honorable Steven R. Van Sicklen.
Tony Molino, Esq., Torrance Kiwanis Club & Past Lt.Gov. Kiwanis Division 19;Benjamin Carter, Esq., President of Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates, andthe Honorable Steven R. Van Sicklen
May 26, 2015 | News, Photos, Scholarships
On May 17, 2015, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates honored 28 students and their families at the Los Verdes Golf Course. Outstanding high school graduates represented: PV and PVP High Schools; the San Pedro, Narbonne and Phineas Banning Magnet High Schools; the Port of Los Angeles High School; and the Harbor Teacher Preparatory Academy. Continuing scholars represented: USC; George Washington University; Washington College; University of Richmond; Occidental College; Ohio State University; and UCSD. Awards are based upon academic achievement, service and “heart.” In addition to a monetary award (which may continue throughout undergraduate work), the club offers year-round support and mentoring for these future leaders. Applications are available every February at www.kiwanisclubrhe.org.
Apr 6, 2015 | MARATHON, News, Photos
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Runners, sponsors, volunteers, and spectators came out for the 2014 Palos Verdes Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races in November, 2014. Now a part of the Lexus LaceUp Running Series, the event included T-shirts, medals, and a post-run brunch and Sierra Nevada beer. Click photo to view slideshow of 2014 run photos.
In case there is any doubt, just ask Ryan, the 7 year old boy who received one of the PVNet’s prosthetic hands.
