QUESTION: How many rocket scientists does it take to change a light bulb?
ANSWER: One (But who's counting?)
BETTER QUESTION: How many rocket scientists does it take to send men to the moon and return them safely to the earth?
ANSWER: Thousands!
FACT IS, the innocent “Beep – Beep – Beep” of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite, in October 1957, was probably the quietest wake-up call in modern history. Admittedly, it caught America somewhat flat-footed, but this nation’s response was quick, and its success certain.
Success was ensured by thousands of engineers who figured out everything from ballistics in zero G to life-support in an environment of zero oxygen. And they did it quickly! Four of those engineers will guest with Club members at our “Gus” Grissom Golf Classic and Scholarship Banquet – our nineteenth annual – on Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Engineers who have confirmed attendance at the Classic are…
Mr. Norman Beckel Jr. and wife Marlene,
Mr. Dean Purdy and wife Carol,
Mr. Jerry Roberts and wife Sandra, and
Mr. Bob Schepp.
No comments:
Post a Comment