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<body stylesrc="mainpat.htm" bgcolor="#5BC1FF">  <p align="center"><img src="goudreau.gif" width="67" height="76"><img src="pat.gif" width="185" height="25"></p> <p align="left"><font size="4">Contents:</font></p> <ol> <li><p align="left"><a href="#new director"><font size="4">New Director Appointed</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#parent child"><font size="4">Parent-child Hands on Workshop</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#goudreau awards"><font size="4">Goudreau Awards Dinner</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#new sat hours"><font size="4">New Saturday Hours</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#book library"><font size="4">Math Library</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#second sat"><font size="4">Second Saturday Enrichment Workshop Series Added</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#pi day"><font size="4">Prepare for Pi Day</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#Volunteer center"><font size="4">Volunteer Center</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#work off that turkey"><font size="4">Work off that Turkey or Tofu!</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#Volunteer recog"><font size="4">Volunteer Recognition Tea Scheduled</font></a></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><a href="#can you grant"><font size="4">Can You Grant A Wish or Two?</font></a></p> </li> </ol> <p><a name="new director"></a><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong>New Director Appointed</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4">The Goudreau Museum is pleased to welcome Beth Deaner as its new director. Ms. Deaner comes to the museum with five years of high school mathematics teaching experience in the New York City and in the Huntington Schools. She Graduated with honors from Queens College with a Master's degree in Secondary Education-Mathematics. During her studies she interned at the Queens College for the Improvement of Education in the middle Schools.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Ms. Deaner has been a volunteer at the museum since 1991 both presenting and assisting with workshops and also was a member of the Holiday Gift Fair Committee.</font></p> <p><font size="4">We would like to thank Althea Travis, our past director, for fourteen years of dedicated service to the museum, and we wish her good fortune.</font></p> <h4><a name="parent child"></a><img src="flower.gif" width="84" height="64"><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong>Parent-Child Hands-On Workshop</strong></font></h4> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Artist Rachel Fletcher will present a parent-child workshop on Saturday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Goudreau Museum is offering this program with a grant through the Long Island Arts Council.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Rachel Fletcher is a theatre designer and geometer. She has lectured and exhibited extensively, including presentations at the New York School of Interior Design and the National Theatre in London. In addition, she is co-curator of two exhibits on geometry, <em>Infinite Measure</em> and <em>Design by Nature</em>. Ms. Fletcher will be bringing works from her exhibits.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Participants will construct models of geometric patterns and solids and find the connections between these and artistic and natural objects. The workshop is open to parents and children.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><u>Cost:</u> One parent and one child, $15; each additional child, $5. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. <em>Please call the museum at 516-747-0777 for further information.</em></font></p> <p><a name="goudreau awards"></a><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong>Goudreau Awards Dinner</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The Goudreau Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday evening, November 20, at the Sans Souci of Sea Cliff. The honorees are Dr. Jong Pil Lee, George L. Engelke, Jr., and Thelma Weinberg.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Dr. Lee is Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Mathematics Department, SUNY College of Old Westbury. He has been instrumental in obtaining numerous grants including institutes for teacher training at all levels and enrichment programs for students.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Mr. Engelke is Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Astoria Federal Savings and Loan. He is an advocate for affordable housing, serves as a trustee for several non-profit organizations, and is very active in the banking community.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Thelma Weinberg has been a volunteer at the museum for several years and initiated the Math Museum's present membership enrollment program. A retired personnel administrator with a national real estate developer, she is also a 25-year transportation volunteer for the F.I.S.H. organization of Long Island.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The accomplishments and contributions of each of our honorees are far more extensive than the brief descriptions here. Please join us in honoring these special people on November 20. </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Dinner tickets are $40, and tables of ten may be reserved. The evening will include musical entertainment. A cocktail hour with cash bar will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow at 7:15 p.m. The Sans Souci is located at 295 Prospect Avenue (Shore Road) in Sea Cliff.</font></p> <p><a name="new sat hours"></a><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong>New Saturday Hours</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The Math Museum is now open three Saturdays each month. The hours are from noon until 3 p.m. Dates include October 18, 25; November 1,8; (special workshop Nov. 15); December 6, 13, and 20. Individuals are encouraged to call to arrange a museum visit at additional times. Admission is $2 per person; members are admitted without cost.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Typical activities include playing with puzzles, using the math reference library, viewing exhibits and shopping at the Museum store. Hands-on math learning activities led by a Museum instructor are also available on some weekends (Materials fee may be required)</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The Math Museum is accessible to the physically challenged. Please call the Museum in advance of your visit to obtain information regarding the easiest way to access the elevator.</font></p> <p><a name="book library"></a><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong><img src="books.gif" width="142" height="64">Math Library</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The Math Reference Library is located across the hall from the Museum. Books cover the gamut of topics from elementary to graduate level and are organized by subject area. This specialized collection at the Goudreau Museum provides a unique research experience.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Some of the books in the collection, such as <u>Mathematical Methods of Physics</u> by Courant- Hilbert are classics in mathematics. The collection also contains textbooks well suited for research projects at the intermediate and secondary school levels. Students can further develop their research topics by reviewing articles in the many mathematics journals.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Special thanks to recent contributors Lillian Lesser and William McGraw.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Both classes and individuals can make arrangements to use the library by phoning the Museum office at (516) 747-0777. The library is also available at 10 cents per page. There is a $2 per person user fee for the library. Use is free for members.</font></p> <p><a name="second sat"></a><font color="#0000A0" size="5"><strong>Second Saturday Enrichment Workshop Series Added</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>-Enrichment Math For Students of Grades 5-6</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>-Enrichment Math for Students of Grades 7-8</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The first series of enrichment workshops will be continuing through October 25. Both the 5-6 enrichment and the 7-8 enrichment workshops have a full enrollment of twenty-six youngsters.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The two series of Enrichment Workshops are designed to challenge, excite and provide enrichment for students in Mathematics. Among the topics are problem solving, geometry, probability, pattern blocks, attribute blocks, logical thinking, applications and use of a calculator.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The workshop series will be repeated Saturday, November 1, 8, and 15; December 6 and 13. Sessions are from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. They will continue on 11/18, 11/15, 12/6, and 12/13. The fee for each series of five sessions is $125 on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Museum for registration details.</font></p> <p><a name="pi day"></a><font color="#000080" size="5"><strong>Prepare for Pi Day</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The fifth annual "Pi Day" Contest and Exhibit will be held on Saturday, April 25, 1998. Youngsters can enter through their school or as individuals. This year's theme is "Mathematical Connections." The purpose of the contest is to foster enthusiasm for mathematics through the creation of a project which reflects the theme.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Deadline for submission of entries will be Friday, April 3. To receive a copy of the "Pi Day" Contest guidelines, contact the Museum by mail, phone (516) 747-0777 or Fax (516) 747-7089. Schools should run their preliminary competitions on or about 3/14.</font></p> <p><a name="Volunteer center"></a><font color="#000080" size="5"><strong>Volunteer Center</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>-Learn New Skills</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>-Meet New People</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>-Expand Your Horizons</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong>-Fulfill a Community Service Requirement</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4">Whatever your reason, the Museum appreciates volunteers. Whether you have one morning a week, one Saturday a month, or one day per year to offer, the Museum has a wide variey of volunteer opportunities available.</font></p> <p><a name="work off that turkey"></a><font color="#000080" size="5"><strong>Work off that Turkey or Tofu!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The Museum's first "Clean and Shine Day"--a one day volunteer day--will be held on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We will be doing some organizing, cleaning, paintaing, and other large projects. If you would like to join a team, or organize a team of your own (ex. Key Club, Honor Society, AARP, Math Team, sports team, friends, etc.), please contact the Museum.</font></p> <p><a name="Volunteer recog"></a><font color="#000080" size="5"><strong>Volunteer Recognition Tea Scheduled</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">On Saturday December 13 at 2:00 p.m., there will be a reception for ALL museum volunteers, past and present. This is a chance for the museum to say thank you for all you've done and for you to socialize with other volunteers.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><em>For information about the volunteer tea or about volunteer opportunities, telephone (516) 747-0777</em></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="volunteer.gif" width="185" height="62"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Are ESSENTIAL to Our Growth!</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><a name="can you grant"></a><font color="#000080" size="5"><strong>Can You Grant a Wish or Two?</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">It may be surplus to your needs and gathering dust in your garage or warehouse, but to us it's gold! Your excess materials and supplies can help us enhance and expand exhibits, programs, and other activities at the Museum.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">A special thanks to Hilda and Selwyn Cooper who recently donated a Macintosh computer system, and to Claire Meirowitz who created an attractive banner for the Museum.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Please look through the following list, and think about what you may have that you can spare. In many cases, the donation of older or used equipment can help you with a tax deduction, while helping our visitors to "get their hands on math."</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>Wish List:</strong></font></p> <ul> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Paint Brushes of all sizes</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Copy Machine</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Small Stepladder</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Math Dictionaries</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Math Puzzle Books</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Books about the Internet</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Bookcase(s)</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Cabinets with Closed doors</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">PC notebook</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">28.8 Kbps Modem</font></p> </li> <li><p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="4">Electric Pencil Sharpener</font></p> </li> </ul>  </body>