Speakers
September 30 -
October 2, 2010
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center
September 30th
Opening Session Keynote Speaker
Sandy Geroux
"Turn Your Workplace Into a WOWplace!"
With over 27 years of speaking
and training experience, Sandy Geroux delivers motivational programs to
help "Turn Your Workplace Into a WOWplace™", addressing issues including
creativity and innovation in the workplace, tapping employees’
hidden/underutilized talents and interests, and creating a culture of
caring, compassion and commitment to values, service and respect.
Author of two books and recipient of numerous sales, business and
service awards, Sandy is listed in the 2002-2003 National Register’s
Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals. She is also a regular
writer and columnist for business magazines and online publications. In
addition, Sandy is also a singer and includes inspiring songs for added
impact in her programs.
October 1st
Banquet Speaker - David Glickman
David Glickman presents a
program that celebrates "What's So Funny About Community Colleges?"
David's presentation is not so much a ‘stand-up comedy routine’ as it is
a full-blown high-energy one-man show. It’s got observational humor,
funny visuals & props, hilarious song parodies, and a big "rock and
roll" finish! You'll enjoy new and funny ways of looking at your role at
your college.
David has been a professional speaker and entertainer since 1985 and has
presented over 2000 programs. He has worked with everyone from The Beach
Boys to Steve Martin and has performed at private parties for singer
Gloria Estefan and former President Jimmy Carter. He has appeared on
"Evening At The Improv" and several other national television shows.
October 2nd,
Closing speaker - Joe the Magician
Joseph
Young is a multi-award winning entertainer who is quickly emerging as
one of the most sought after performers in the nation. Hundred of events
have been impacted by his special blend of sleight of hand, clean
comedy, and hilarious audience participation. Some of his career
highlights include winning the prestigious Magi-Fest First Place Gold
Medal of Magic and being honored as the Houdini Rising Star of Magic for
his original Rubik's Cube Manipulation Act. Whether performing on stage
or strolling table-to-table at a corporate reception, Young's
outstanding performances weave his distinctive energy, intellect,
comedic timing and drama to ensure a personalized, unforgettable event.
The Big Stone Gap, Virginia resident began performing professionally in
1996. Early on, he incorporated the Rubik's Cube puzzle as one of many
items subject to his sleight-of-hand. The trick is to take a cube with
scrambled colors and see how fast you can twist and turn the squares
until the colors become uniform. Joseph's Rubik Cube Act is much more
that a trick, it is an entire nine minute manipulation act where Rubik's
Cube disappears, appear, change sizes, and even changes a Rubik's Cube
into a live rabbit in the blink of an eye. Do not miss a chance to see
him!