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Ernan Ni came from China to be a research assistant at UCONN. He now is a founding partner and managing director of Power Bidding Strategies, a private energy trading company. He will speak on reviving 5000 years of Chinese civilization, and on the Shen Yun Performing Arts of Connecticut. Suggested by Ben Briggs, arranged by Bob Ready.

Dr. Stephen Falcone, Darien Superintendent of Schools, will speak to us about education in Darien, with emphasis on special education issues. Suggested and arranged by Wally Pugh.

Dr. Les de Villiers, an expert on African Safaris will speak to us about the “Ultimate Safari”. He will have just returned from Africa having spent most of the month of March there. Les grew up in the arid interior of South Africa, and is the author or co-author of several books, including the South African Travel Guide. Arranged by Bob Ready.

Catherine Smith, Commissioner of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development will speak on Connecticut innovations. She is a recent appointee of Governor Malloy, and formerly chief executive for ING’s retirement services in Connecticut. Suggested and arranged by Marc Thorne.

Dale Kutnick, Senior VP and global head of Gartner Executive Programs, will discuss likely future directions in technology. His primary role is designing and developing innovative programs for CEO’s to help them better manage and exploit the uses of IT. Suggested and arranged by Wally Pugh.

Michael Twomey will discuss Nuclear Energy. Michael is an officer of Entergy, and spoke recently before the New Canaan Senior Men’s group. He is a graduate of Tulane, with a Law Degree from UConn, and has spent many years in the industry. Suggested and arranged by Bob Ready.

Brent Colley, a resident of Redding, and noted authority on Mark Twain will talk about Twain’s period of time living in Redding, and will share some of Twain’s humor and wisdom with us. Suggested by Martin Skala, and arranged by Bob Ready.

Former State Representative John Ryan with long service representing Darien in the CT House of Representatives,will speak on fiscal issues facing Connecticut. Suggested by Wally Pugh and arranged by Bob Ready.

Art Gottlieb, noted naval historian who spoke to us about Pearl Harbor in December, will return to talk about the World War II Battle of Midway. Suggested and arranged by Bob Ready.