UPDATED AS OF 09/13/2019 ROTARY DISTRICT 7305 LIST OF POSSIBLE PROGRAM SPEAKERS
FREE PROGRAMS
1). ROB OLIVER: MOTOVATIONAL SPEAKER. BOOK: “STILL WALKING. 412-450-0433 [email protected]
2). PITTSBURGH ACTION AGAINST RAPE: 412-431-5665
3). DR. CLAUDIA WENDEL: OPTOMETRIST & A MEMBER OF THE PITTSBURGH ROTARY CLUB. TOPIC: “THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH” POWERPOINT PRESENTATION. PHONE: 412-331-9696 or eyegotcha.net
4). CAMP AIM: IS A SOUTH HILLS YMCA AFFILIATED SIX WEEK SUMMER CAMP HELD AT CARLYNTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 21. 412-833-5600 NEW ADDRESS: 305 CHURCH ROAD BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
5). KARL OHRMAN: SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING: “THE KENNEDY FAMILY” & “PGH ROCK & ROLL, 1950’S” KARL IS A MEMBER OF THE PITTSBURGH ROTARY CLUB. PHONE: 412-391-7425 [email protected]
6). CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE: CAROLYN HRACH. [email protected] THEY ARE THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ASSISTANCE DOG PROVIDER IN THE US. CANINE COMPANIONS GIVES HIGHLY TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
7). PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD: 717-703-2813 TOPIC: PA CASINOS. CONTACT: DOUG HARBACH [email protected] 717-346-8321
8). BLIND & VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH: ERIKA ARBORGAST, PRESIDENT. PHONE: 412-368-4400 ADDRESS: 1800 WEST STREET HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
9). A CHILD’S PLACE AT MERCY: JOAN MILLS, PROGRAM MANAGER. PHONE: 412-232-7200 [email protected]
10). THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE: SALEEM GHUBRIL, EEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PHONE: 412-281-7605 OR [email protected]
11). PAT DICESARE: EX-OWNER OF DICESARE-ENGLER PRODUCTIONS. CONCERT PROMOTER OF 60’s-90’s. [email protected]
12).ANGELICA OCAMPO: PRESIDENT/CEO: PITTSBURGH WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL. PHONE: 412-281-7970.
13). JOSEPH MALOY: U.S. AIRWAYS AIRBUS/BOEING ACQUISITIONS. PHONE: 412-472-7130 JOE IS THE PURCHASING AGENT OF JET PLANES FOR U.S. AIRWAYS.
14). DUQUESNE LIGHT: PHONE: 412-281-9262 COLLEEN MACKIN. [email protected] or 412-393-6014
15). PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF MINES: MINE SUBSIDENCE. SPEAKER: MATT CAVANAUGH. PHONE: 724-769-1100
16). RIVERLIFE: STEPHAN BONTRAGER. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS. PHONE: 412-606-2187
17). VARIETY PITTSBURGH: MARILYN KAYE. PHONE: 412-747-2680. Children’s organization. [email protected]
18). KENNYWOOD PARK: ANDY QUINN, SPEAKER. 412-461-0500 Ext. 1243
19). JOE ZGURZYNSKI: MASTER BEEKEEPER FROM NORTH HILLS/ GIBSONIA AREA. PHONE: 412-963-7526
20). PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER CO: 724-743-3103 CONTACT: JOSEPHINE POSTI, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
21). MATT ALEISIO: BIG TEN COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPLAY OFFICIAL. PHONE: 412-287-4926
22). MICHAEL & PAT KAVIC: MICHAEL STEPHEN KAVIC WINERY IN CARNEGIE. PHONE: 412-279-9463
23). BABY BOOMERS & BEYOND REALTY: RON CEHELSKY, 412-952-8897
24). AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION: SUZANNA MASARTIS, DIRECTOR. 412-434-7044
25). DR. ADAM MARTIN: TOPICS: “EATING HEALTHY ON THE GO”, STRESS MANAGEMENT”. [email protected]
26). PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL: AUDREY RUSSO: CEO/PRESIDENT 412-687-2700.
27). PITTSBURGH ZOO: TRACY GRAY. 412-298-5259 (CAN BE HARD TO REACH)
28). THE FIRST TEE: MARC FIELD, SPEAKER & DIRECTOR. 412-682-2403
29). ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS DEPT: CLARENCE HOPSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR. PHONE: 412-350-7275
30). DAVID OLSON: “PLAYING THE BAGPIPES”. 724-929-4041 [email protected]
31). PYROTECHNICO FIREWORKS OF NEW CASTLE, PA: VIC LAURENZA, SPEAKER. PHONE: 1-800-854-4705
32). LINDA BARNICOTT: FAMOUS LOCAL ARTIST KNOWN FOR HER KENNYWOOD & KAUFMANN CLOCK/CHRISTMAS PAINTINGS. 888-748-8278.
33). PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE: JAMES BRUDER, CHAIRMAN 412-916-7466 [email protected] THEY PROVIDE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE AT VA HOSPITALS.
34). AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: GARY AUGUSTINE. PHONE: 412-741-9205
35). BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: “THE HISTORY OF THE U.S. FLAGS” FlAG PLAZA OFFICE, PITTSBURGH, PA. PHONE: 412-471-2927
36). WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY: GAVIN DEMING. 412-288-2777 LYNN MCGUIRE-OLZAK, DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEERS. PHONE: 412-586-2324 [email protected]
37). DON BRAINERD: “THE MAGIC OF THE GREAT BRAINDINI”. 412-741-3086
38). RICK MILLER: ABE LINCOLN PRESENTER WITH STORIES ABOUT ABE. PHONE: 724-321-7085
39). MIKE HARITAN: “CHERNOBYL- CAUSES AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST NUCLEAR DISASTER, TRAGEDY AND COVERUP”. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION. 724-941-2002 [email protected]
40). PROVIDENCE POINT SENIOR HOUSING: EILEEN MOORE/TAMMY RILE PHONE: 412-276-4500
41). CARLETON YOUNG: BOOK: “VOICES FROM THE ATTIC”. CARLETON’S DISCOVERY IN HIS PARENT’S ATTIC OF DETAILED CIVIL WAR LETTERS FROM TWO OF HIS VERMONT RELATIVES THAT FOUGHT FOR THE UNION. 412-341-3185 [email protected] or [email protected]
42). PITTSBURGH FILM OFFICE: JESSICA CONNER, ASSIST. DIRECTOR PHONE: 412-261-2744
43). PORT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH: PHONE: 412-255-1350
44). NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES (WASH CO): 724-746-4363
45). IDENTITY FRAUD/THEFT: PITTSBURGH SECRET SERVICE OFFICE. PHONE: 412-395-6484
46). U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION: DEBRA ZAMBERRY. 412-390-1130
47). ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST: ROY KRAYNAK, DIRECTOR, 412-741-2750
48). ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE: BILL FLANAGAN. PHONE: 412-281-1890
49). FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CLEVELAND, PITTSBURGH BRANCH: PHONE: 412-261-7870 ROBERT SCHAUB. ASK FOR KATHY RANALLI..
50). WASHINGTON COUNTY TROLLEY MUSEUM: SCOTT BECKER. 724-228-9256
51). KEVIN COLBERT: V.P. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, PITTSBURGH STEELERS. PHONE: 412-432-7871
52). OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION: MONICA ORLUK, VP. 412-759-0696
53). PITTSBURGH BOTANICAL GARDEN: GREG NACE, PRESIDENT. PHONE: 412-444-4464 Ext. 25. LOCATED IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP.
54). R. JOHN BREWER: CAREER PARAMEDIC WITH 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. JOHN TEACHES INDIVIDUALS AND OFFICES ABOUT CPR AND BASIC LIFE HE WILL TALK ABOUT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST & AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’S) Phone: 412-292-2978 Email: [email protected]
55). MATT SHIPLEY: AUTHOR OF “GOOD HOUSE, BAD HOUSE” & HE CAN GIVE A TALK ON THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. 412-635-9972 [email protected]
56). GINNY STARR: CARNEGIE MUSEUM’S WOMEN’S COMMITTEE. “CARNEGIE TREASURES” (There may be a fee.) 412-622-3325
57). JENNIFER WHIRLOW: TOPICS: “REDUCING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE” “NATURAL WAYS TO REVERSE DIABETES”, BETTER SLEEP. 412-818-9121 [email protected] JEN IS A MASTER NUTRITION THERAPIST.
58). MANJRI GUPTA: DIRECTOR OF CHYTEN LEARNING CENTER. HER COMPANY HELPS TUTOR HIGH SCHOOL & PREPARES THEM FOR THEIR FUTURE. PHONE: 412-833-6060 [email protected]
59). BOB ALLISON: PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS. “THE FUTURE OF AVIATION”. EXCELLENT PROGRAM. 412-346-2128 Cell: 724-317-9336 [email protected]
60). JERRY COZEWITH: PRESIDENT OF “ENTREPRENEURING YOUTH”. OFFICE: 412-456-4169
61). MATT BURNETT: “PURE THIRST”. 814-591-5436 [email protected]
62). JACK PUGLISI: TALKS ON ABE LINCOLN OR WINSTON CHURCHILL. 412-571-2819 [email protected]
63). CINDY RACK: “SOCIAL MEDIA TOPICS”. 412-498-0540
64). LAURA CROOKS: “HEALTHY LIFE HABITS”. 412-596-9516 [email protected]
65). ANGELA MANZO: SHOP.COM ANGELA IS THE SHOP CONSULTANT. [email protected] 800-207-8689
66). BETH CALDWELL: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PITTSBURGH PROFESSIONAL WOMEN. TOPICS: LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, BUSINESS, CONFLICT, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. PHONE: 412-202-6983 CELL: 412-759-1341 [email protected]
67). WILL KNECHT: OWNER OF WENDELL AUGUST FORGE. 1-800-923-4438 www.wendellaugust.com 724-458-8360 [email protected]
68). BRENDA DECROO: TALKS ON CORE VALUES. 724-524-0226
69). JULIE ANN SULLIVAN: “THE ATTITUDE ENHANCER” CALL BETH CALDWELL @ 412-202-6983.
70). SCOTT BRADY: US ATTORNEY FOR WESTERN PA. 412-644-3500. (CYBER THEFT, HUMAN & DRUG TRAFFICKING, ETC.)
71). BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA. JACK RUPP, DIRECTOR. 724-772-1750 [email protected] (PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH LUNG DISEASES).
72). DWIGHT D. BODDORF: DIRECTOR, VETERANS SERVICES @ CCAC. 412-237-2635 [email protected]
73). JESSICA HEALEY: DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR: CARE AT HOME 724-339-1117. JESSICA IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW KENSINGTON ROTARY CLUB.
74). PROJECT LINUS: LOIS MISKO 412-207-8259. BLANKETS FOR CHILDREN. [email protected] Also try: 412-913-7995
75). THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: JUSTIN BROWN, DIRECTOR, SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. 412-922-6500 [email protected]
76). RUKMINI FOUNDATION: (PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR GIRLS IN NEPAL) BIBHUTI ARYAL:PRESIDENT 412-726-8870 [email protected]
77). WESTERN AREA YMCA: KIMBERLY FEELEY, DIRECTOR. [email protected]
78). “TOURETTS SYNDROME”. SPEAKER: PATTY JOHN. PATTY IS A MEMBER OF CARNEGIE-COLLIER ROTARY. 412-276-2622 OR 412-633-1606 [email protected]
79). ANDREW CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY & MUSIC HALL: MAGGIE FORBES, DIRECTOR. 412-276-3456 (Ext. 8) [email protected] MAGGIE IS A MEMBER OF CARNEGIE-COLLIER ROTARY. THE LIBRARY HAS ONE OF TWO COMPLETE COLLECTIONS OF 100 PHOTOS TAKEN OF ABE LINCOLN DURING HIS LIFETIME. IT ALSO HOUSES THE CAPTAIN THOMAS ESPY POST 153 OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
80). DAILY MEDIA MANAGEMENT: (SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUSINESS) BRIGETTE BUTLER, OWNER. 412-522-8822 [email protected]
81). SENIOR LIFESTYLE CONNECTIONS: (FREE SERVICE FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT). STAN OLSZEWSKI, OWNER., PHONE: 724-787-7030 [email protected]
82). HOMELESS CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND: SUSY ROBISON, DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH. PHONE: 412-562-0154 (Ext. 206) [email protected]
83). OFF THE WALL THEATER: (PERFORMING ARTS IN CARNEGIE). VIRGINIA WALL GRUENERT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR. PHONE: 724-873-3576 [email protected]
84). MY AUNT PENNY: (DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOR) PENNY PANNETON- LAYNE, OWNER. PHONE: 412-523-1523 [email protected]
85). 100 YARDS OF SUCCESS: (MOTIVATIONAL LESSONS FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD) JIM EARLE, AUTHOR. 412-648-1102 [email protected]
86). MEDIATORS BEYOND BORDERS: PRABHA SANKARANARAYAN, PRES. 412-523-3305 [email protected]
87). JOANN R. FORRESTER: CONSULTANT, PA WOMEN’S HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT. 412-440-6969 [email protected] [email protected]
88). PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: BRYAN DIETZ, AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. 412-472-3503 [email protected]
89). SOUTHWEST MEALS ON WHEELS: CANDY MAGERAS, PROGRAM MGR. 412-279-5670 [email protected]
90). FENG SHUI: YVONNE PHILLIPS, BUSINESS COACH. 412-215-8247 [email protected]
91). COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS: CRYSTAL SICKLES. 412-361-4945 [email protected] (A DROP OUT PREVENTION ORGANIZATION)
92). ANGEL’S PLACE: (PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SINGLE MOTHERS TO FURTHER THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION) JOHN ARCH, PRESIDENT. 412-321-4447 [email protected]
93). BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: CAITLIN DRISCOLL, 877-267-5222, EXT. 110 [email protected]
94). LEAF: (LEADING EDUCATION & ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES) (PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN). MICHELLE SEDLAK: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 412-760-3210 [email protected]
95). MARCH OF DIMES: SHERRY M. SHEFFIELD 412-506-8610 [email protected]
96). KIRSI JANSA: VISITING RESEARCH SCHOLAR & VIDEO JOURNALIST AT THE INSTITUTE FOR GREEN SCIENCE AT CMU. TOPIC: “SUSTAINABILITY PIONEERS”. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.sustainabilitypioneers.com
97). WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIAPER BANK: PHILLIP & CATHY BATTLE. PHONE: 412-373-3074 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: https://www.westernpennsylvaniadiaperbank.org/
98). SALLY LIPSKY: TOPIC: “OPTIMIZING HEALTH WITH A PLANT BASED DIET”. [email protected]
99). RICH WALTERS: STROKE SURVIVOR. TOPIC: “THE WISDOM OF HOPE, INSPIRATION AND COURAGE”. CONTACT: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.YeshTikveh.com
100). PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TOURS: (STEEL MILLS, BREWERIES, SPORTS) THOMAS A. LABANC 412-343-7609 [email protected]
101). WARD HOME, INC. (THEIR AGENCY HANDLES AT-RISK FOSTER TEENS AGES 16-21) ANN HRABIK, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 412-722-1404, EXT. 242. [email protected]
102). CHRIS RODELL: MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. [email protected] 724-960-2558 CHRIS HAS A BOOK “USE ALL THE CRAYONS! THE COLORFUL GUIDE TO SIMPLE HUMAN HAPPINESS” HIS TALKS ARE FUNNY & INSPIRATIONAL.
103). IMPARTIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES: (MEDITATION TECHNIQUES) ROBERT A. CREO: PRINCIPAL. 412-361-7983 [email protected]
104). OUR CLUBHOUSE: (PROVIDES FREE CANCER SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILIES) TEDDI J. HORVITZ, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. 412-338-1919 EXT. 108 [email protected]
105). DAIRY FARMING: DONNA LUTZ: SEVEN SPRINGS FARM SCHEDULE THROUGH THE AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION SPEAKER’S BUREAU. CASSIE COLE: 1-888-786-7360 [email protected]
106). AFTERSCHOOL BUDDY, INC. (PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN) SUSAN BROZAK SCOTT 412-486-2151 [email protected]
107). RIVERTOWNE BREWING CO. CHRISTIAN FYKE. 412-716-7004 [email protected]
108). AFRICAN RURAL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION: (BUILDS SCHOOLS IN UGANDA) RENEE WAUN. [email protected]
109). BEVERLY’S BIRTHDAYS: (PROVIDES BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN IN GROUP HOMES). JOSH WHITESIDE: DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING. PHONE: 412-719-8784 [email protected]
110). VISIT PITTSBURGH: (PROMOTES PITTSBURGH TOURISM) CONNIE GEORGE 412-325-0294 [email protected]
111). THE BRADLEY CENTER: (PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, ETC. PROBLEMS) PAT HARGEST: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. 412-788-8219 [email protected]
112). WHO’S YOUR BROTHER: (MATCHES PEOPLE WITH ITEMS TO DONATE WITH PEOPLE WHO NEED THESE ITEMS) WADE REDCROSS, FOUNDER. SCHEDULE THROUGH DEBI ARNETT@ 412-328-2310 [email protected]
113). MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: LAURA L. ROMAN 412-247-1955 [email protected]
114). GLOBAL LINKS: (RECYCLES USED & UNUSED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE U.S. AND SENDS TO CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES). KATHLEEN HOWER: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 412-361-3424 EXT. 202 [email protected]
115). EDDIE HEAL: AMATEUR BEEKEEPER. 412-322-6676 [email protected]
116). WHITE OWL ANTIQUES: FRED PETERSON: ANTIQUE DEALER. 412-921-2874 [email protected]
117). VENTURE OUTDOORS: (PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES) JENN STRANG, MARKETING DIRECTOR. 412-255-0564 [email protected]
118). GOLF CLUB HISTORY: (GOLF PRO ON GOLF CLUBS) RON LUCAS: PRESIDENT OF PRO GOLF CLUB MFG. 412-247-4653 [email protected]
119). VINCENTIAN COLLABORATIVE SERVICES: (VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT VINCENTION, VINCENTIANDE MARILLAC & MARIAN MANOR) JOYCE LEWIS-ANDREWS: DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES 412-548-4060 [email protected]
120). MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: DAVID GOLDMAN 412-377-6200 [email protected]
121). THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: (EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH NATURE CENTER) JESSICA KESTER: PROGRAM MANAGER. 412-838-0064 [email protected]
122). THE CENTER FOR ORGAN RECOVERY AND EDUCATION (CORE): SUSAN STUART: PRESIDENT & CEO. SCHEDULE THROUGH KAREN ZEMBA @ 1-800-366-6777 [email protected]
123). ESGR: (EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD & RESERVE) NICK KRAWEC: SOUTHWEST AREA CHAIRMAN 412-456-8103 [email protected]
124). SATCHELS OF CARING: (PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC ITEMS TO CANCER PATIENTS) HEATHER KNUTH: PRESIDENT 412-220-7822 [email protected]
125). MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: TOPIC: “LEARNING NEVER ENDS”. JULIE ANN SULLIVAN, FACILITATOR. 724-942-0486 [email protected]
126). CHERYL MOON-SIRIANNI: (PENNDOT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES) ENGINEERING DISTRICT 11 (ALLEGHENY, BEAVER & LAWRENCE CO) PHONE: 412-429-5001 OR JOEL @412-429-5004.
127). GRIEF COUNSELOR: LILLIAN MEYERS, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST. 412-833-0374 [email protected]
128). PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER: LISA BOYD: DEV. DIRECTOR. 412-833-5309 [email protected]
129). EMMAUS COMMUNITY OF PITTSBURGH: (SERVES PERSONS WTH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES) LORRAINE WAGNER, EX. DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER. 412-381-0277 [email protected]
130). KIVA LOANS: (SMALL CROWD FUNDING LOANS) EMILY KEEBLER PHONE: 412-606-2116 [email protected]
131). AMY MACLIN: REGISTERED DIETITIAN & NUTRITION EXPERT IN CELIAC DISEASE & THE GLUTEN FREE LIFESTYLE. SHE KNOWS HER SUBJECT. PHONE: 412-916-4890
132). RICH FITZGERALD: ALLEGHENY COUNTY EXECUTIVE. SCHEDULE THROUGH SONYA DIETZ AT 412-350-6507.
133). TERRY MOWREY: (JUST NORTHERN ALLEGHENY ROTARY CLUBS ) TERRY DOESN’T LIKE TO TRAVEL TOO FAR FROM HOME) TOPIC: THE WOLVERINE TIN TOY SUPPLY & MFG. CO. WOLVERINE MADE CHILDREN’S TIN TOYS FROM 1903 TO 1971 ON THE NORTH SIDE) TERRY HAS WRITTEN A BOOK ON THE SUBJECT. 412-216-6694 http://www.tintypetoys.com/about-the-author [email protected]
134). TODD DEPASTINO: THE VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB, DIRECTOR. EXCELLENT SPEAKER. (THEIR MISSION IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES OF LISTENING AROUND VETERANS AND THEIR STORIES TO ENSURE THAT THIS LIVING HISTORY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN) 412-623-9029 [email protected]
135). JONNET SOLOMON: TOPIC: STEEL PAN MUSIC. 412-370-5629 [email protected] SWISSVALE ROTARY HIGHLY RECOMMENDS HER.
136). KAREN ANTONELLI: TOPIC: LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY. 412-303-3597 [email protected]
137). RON GAYDOS: (RON WORKS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ON THE ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE MON VALLEY PROGRAM). RON IS A MEMBER OF THE PITTSBURGH EAST ROTARY CLUB. 412-606-1607 [email protected]
138). PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS: (HONORING AMERICA’S FALLEN HEROES) BARRY BIONI HOME: 724-941-6267 412-997-7200 [email protected] www.pgrpa.org
139). JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: SARAH MURTHA, PROGRAM MANAGER. 412-973-8746 [email protected]
140). BOB STEARNS: TOPIC: “CREATING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE”. (LEARN ABOUT THE 5 STRATEGIES USED BY ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE THE MALCOLM BALDRIGE AWARD & HOW TO UNLEASH CUSTOMER LOYALITY & ENGAGING EMPLOYEES) BOB IS A PAST CRANBERRY TWP. ROTARIAN AND A GOOD FRIEND OF PAST DG WALT SICKLES. 724-933-3935 [email protected]
141). KELLY HAYWISER: TOPIC: “THE FIVE PILLARS OF GOOD HEALTH”. PHONE: 724-544-4323
142). KRISTINE IRWIN: “SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES” [email protected]
143). JILL YESKO: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER. 412-344-3450 PRESIDENT. [email protected]
144). CLAIRE SCHUCHMAN: TOPIC: “EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS”. TIPS ON GARDENING. 412-308-5530 [email protected]
145). KAREN LITZINGER: AUTHOR OF THE BOOK, “HEAL FROM PET LOSS” PHONE: 412-242-7045 [email protected] 146). THE PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX: CATHY DERNORSEK 412-956-4129
147). SUE TRESATTI: TOPIC: HER FATHER’S EXPERIENCE DURING THE GERMAN HOLOCAUST”. SUE IS A MEMBER OF THE CRAFTON-INGRAM ROTARY CLUB. PHONE: 412-370-8636
148). THE PINK PAMPER: (SOUTH HILLS CHARITY FOR WOMEN CANCERS) MARIAN GEISLER: 412-427-4951 LEA ANN RATTIGAN (PRONOUNCED LEE ANN) 412-580-1777
149). HUD (HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: CYNTHIA HAINES 412-644-5855
150). AMY BROOKS: AUTHOR OF THE BOOK, ‘UNSEEN ARMS”. MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. IT’S THE TRUE STORY OF HOW AMY’S PARENTS ABANDONED HER AFTER SHE WAS BORN WITHOUT ANY ARMS OR LEGS DUE TO A PRESCRIBED DRUG THAT HER MOM HAD TAKEN IN EUROPE WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT. SHE WAS PUT UP FOR ADOPTION IN THE U.S. AND A WONDERFUL COUPLE NAMED BROOKS ADOPTED HER. [email protected] THE GREENTREE ROTARY CLUB SAID THAT THEY WERE QUITE MOVED BY HER STORY AS WELL AS HER UPBEAT SPIRIT.
151). SOLARIZE ALLEGHENY: SPEAKER: SHARON PILLAR. (SOLAR ENERGY: MYTH & REALITY) 412-215-5995 [email protected]
152). DORIS DUMRAUF: AUTHOR OF “OKTOBER HEAT”. (AWARD WINNING SPEAKER AND AUTHOR WHO HAS A FICTIONAL NOVEL OUT ABOUT LIFE IN 1958 WEST GERMANY). 412-264-0025 dorisdumraufauthor.com AMAZON BOOKS.
153). KEN SEVICK: ACTION COACH . KEN IS A MASTER BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE COACH. HE WORKS WITH OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES TO IMPROVE THEIR PROFITABILITY, EFFICENTCY, CASH FLOW, AND SYSTEMS AMONG MANY OTHER AREAS. CONTACT: DANIELLE GETTY [email protected] www.actioncoach.com/kensevick
154). POTTERS WATER ACTION: IAN NETTLESHIP. (POTTERS WATER ACTION WORKS CLOSELY WITH PURE THIRST). [email protected] www.potterswateractiongroup.org
155). OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: PROGRAM DIRECTOR: LORA WOODWARD. (HIKING, BIKING, KAYAKING AROUND PITTSBURGH) 412-255-0564 EXT. 231 [email protected]
156). ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE: ALEXIS FITZGERALD. 412-345-7300 EXT. 501 (WILDLIFE CENTER RESCUING WILDLIFE AND RELEASING BACK INTO NATURAL SETTINGS). [email protected] [email protected]
157). REBUILDING PITTSBURGH TOGETHER: SPEAKER: HILLARY BUNDY. 412-922-0953 [email protected]
158). BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WESTERN PA: DANIELLE BAUER. 412-862-6334 d [email protected]
159). TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: RUTH WEPFER OF WEPFER & ASSOC. 412-370-4114 [email protected]
160). ALZHEIMERS VS. DEMENTIA: SPEAKER: BONNIE CARIPOLTI DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS, JUNIPER VILLAGE. 412-244-9901 (EARLY WARNING SIGNS, TREATMENT VIS EXERCISE)
161). FARM TO TABLE: SPEAKER: ERIN HART 412-563-7807 [email protected]
162). FOREVER GRATEFUL: (8 YEAR OLD TALON HOYT OF SOUTH FAYETTE HELPS VETERANS THROUGH HIS PROJECT PUZZLE BOOK). (THIS INCLUDES DECKS OF CARDS, PENS, PUZZLE BOOKS, ETC. FOR VETS). TALON PERSONALLY DELIVERS THESE GIFTS AND THANKS VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE. THE VETS GET A BIG KICK OUT OF SEEING HIM. CONTACT: KINDRA HOYT @ 816-729-3468 [email protected]
163). IDEAL WELLNESS & WEIGHT LOSS: MARY EMMERLING BROWN, CLINICAL DIRECTOR 412-315-7695 [email protected] (THEY ARE A COMPANY THAT IS INVOLVED IN WEIGHT LOSS AND NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE BATTLING METABOLIC SYNDROME)
164). KATHY CIEPLY: “THE LATEST ON CANCER RESEARCH”. KATHY IS THE DIRECTOR OF UPMC’S LAB SERVICE CENTER OPERATIONS. URBAN PATHOLOGY. 412-647-3934 [email protected] KATHY’S LAST NAME IS PRONOUNCED “SIP LEE”. GREAT PROGRAM.
165). BONNIE BUDZOWSKI: COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT. HOW TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC AND BE A CREDIBLE SPEAKER. INCREDIBLE MESSAGES. 412-828-1629
166). BONNIE SOPKO: SHE’S A SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION EXPERT OR SEO EXPERT. SHE CAN TELL YOU HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN EASILY BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET BY USING SEARCH ENGINES SUCH AS, GOOGLE. [email protected] 167). HAMILTON ANTIQUES: ANTIQUE DEALER. ROBERT & KATHY HAMILTON. 412-884-3067 FURNITURE, TOYS, GLASSWARE, COINS, WATCHES, DOLLS, ROYAL DAULTON, SILVERWARE. NO JEWELRY, PAINTINGS OR ORIENTAL RUGS.
168). PETER STUMPF: PIANO TUNER TECHNICAN. 412-881-3067
169). JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: AMANDA LAICHAK 412-208-4747, EXT. 133 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION. [email protected] www.jawesternpa.org
170). DR. ANN GATTY: (BUTLER AREA) (VISITS WITH HER SERVICE DOG, BERETTA, A GREAT DANE WHO GIVES LEADERSHIP ADVICE TO COMPANIES WITH WORKPLACE CONFLICT. SHE ALSO CAN SPEAK ABOUT VETERAN’S ISSUES. 412-585-1747 [email protected] www.PittsburghBizTVShows.com
171). JODY SALERNO: JODY IS A PERSONAL SAFETY EXPERT WHO HELPS WOMEN BE SAFE AT WORK AND COLLEGE. SHE ALSO OFFERS WORKPLACE CONSULTATIONS ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE AN ATTACKER OR SHOOTER ENTER YOUR SCHOOL OR WORKPLACE. SHE IS AN NRA CERTIED HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR, AS WELL. 412-779-7588 [email protected] www.PittsburghBizTVShows.com
172). THE BLUES SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. JONNYE WEBER, PRESIDENT. JONNYE (PRONOUNCED JOHNNY) IS A FEMALE AND HER ORGANIZATION IS TRYING TO KEEP THE (MUSICAL) BLUES ALIVE IN W. PA. 724-888-6183 [email protected] www.bswpa.org
173). SHEILA HYLAND: (MEDIA COACHING, CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS, PRESENTATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING) EX-WTAE NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER. FOSTERHYLAND & ASSOCIATES. 412-398-7822 [email protected] www.fosterhyland.com
174). CARLING NOLAN: JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION. THEY ARE THE LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATION FUNDING MEDICAL RESEARCH TO CURE TYPE 1 DIABETES. 412-471-1414, EXT. 2 [email protected] TED WILLKE MIGHT BE THE SPEAKER.
175). TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: TSA EMILY BONILLA-PIETON, PUBLIC LIAISON, OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS. TSA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 571-227-3299 WORK, 202-527-5520 CELL. YOU MAY GET JOHN KEDDIE OF THE PITTSBURGH OFFICE. 412-375-4081 WORK 412-215-7958 (CELL). TOPICS: TSA PRE-CHECK, THE DO’S & DON’TS OF WHAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING ON A FLIGHT.
176). DORIT SASSON: AUTHOR OF “THE ACCIDENTAL SOLDIER: A MEMOIR OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE IN THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES”. IN THE FALL OF 2018 HER NEW BOOK IS COMING OUT, “SAND AND STEEL”. 412-535-3473 [email protected] http://www.doritsasson.com/
177). KYM GABLE: KDKA-TV REPORTER & WEEKEND ANCHOR. [email protected] 412-719-1406 “YOU CAN’T LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IF YOU KEEP DOING ORDINARY THINGS”.
178). BOBBI DICLAUDIO: SEVERAL TOPICS: “10 WAYS TO KILL SUGAR CRAVINGS”, “HOW TO LIVE A DELICIOUS LIFE”, 3 SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT”. 724-747-4017 [email protected]
179). DENISE ANN GALLONI: TOPICS: “HOW TO SPEAK CONFIDENTLY” & “NETWORKING FOR INTROVERTS”. 412-715-3050 [email protected]
180). STEPHEN SHELTON: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TRADE INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH. THEY HELP PEOPLE GET STARTED IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES VIA THE MASONRY TRADES, ETC. [email protected] 412-243-2970
181). BETH GEISLER: AUTHOR, “100 THINGS TO DO IN PITTSBURGH BEFORE YOU DIE” 412-331-9642
182). VANESSA S. DODDS, M. ED: CONNECTIONS 4 SUCCESS. TOPICS: “TIME MANAGEMENT” & “CREATING A PLAN OF ACTION & STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, ROI & REVENUE/PERFORMANCE”. 724-664-9752 [email protected] Web: www.connections4success.org
183). KURT NIEDZWIECKI: TAXIDERMIST. 412-343-5150 [email protected] 412-973-6607 Cell
184). LAUREN O’BRIEN: CEO of PAULINE JULIET. LAUREN’S ORGANIZATION HELPS SUPPLY THE GIRLS OF UGANDA WITH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, SEX & HEALTH EDUCATION, MEALS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. 412-726-8985 or 412-854-1338 [email protected]
185). FELICIA MYCYK: BUSINESS LIAISON, YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA COACH. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT. 724-264-5846.
186). AMANDA BECKER: HOSANNA INDUSTRIES. THEY BUILD AND REPAIR HOMES FOR IMPOVERISHED HOUSEHOLDS IN PITTSBURGH AS WELL
187). WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING: (Neville Island) SPEAKER: ERIKA DEYARMIN-YOUNG 412-463-7913 [email protected]
NEW ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
188). PORT OF PITTSBURGH: MARY ANN BUCCI. LOCKS, DAMS, BARGE TRAFFIC, ETC. OFFICE: 412-201-7331 412-398-7188 [email protected]
189). OUTDOOR IMMERSION: JIM SKAL 724-272-6591. THEY HELP LOCAL VETERANS WITH PTSD AND OTHER ISSUES GO OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS VIA KYAKING, HIKING, ETC. [email protected]
190). NEVILLE HOUSE: BOB ECKLE, PRESIDENT. [email protected] TALKS ON THE WHISKEY REBELLION 1791-1794. CONTACT GRETCHEN DONNELLY @ 412-257-1300 OR 412-848-8847. [email protected]
191). THE WATCHFUL SHEPHERD: TRACY WALNOHA, ADMIN. ASSISTANT A FAMILY VILOENCE & CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM. 724-941-3339 [email protected]
192). ANTHONY VILLOTTI: NONALCHOLIC LIVER DISEASE. 412-429-0546
193). SISTER’S PLACE: MELISSA FERRARO. 412-233-3903 www.sistersplace.org FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILES WHO ARE HOMELESS IN SW PA.
194). VITALANT: (WAS CENTRAL BLOOD BANK). CHARLIE WILCOX: DIVISION PRESIDENT OR JENNIFER DAVIS: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DONOR RECUITMENT. 412-209-7193/ 412-713-6163 [email protected]
195). SHERRY DUNLEVY: AUTHOR OF “HOW CAN I HELP?” www.SherryDunlevy.com (LIVES IN WHEELING, WV.) 304-281-4043
196). DR. TANMAY LAL: TRANSPLANT/ORGAN DONATION. GREAT SPEAKER. [email protected] 617-992-1773, HE PREFERS EMAILS. HE IS A TRANSPLANT SURGEON. www.speakerservices.com/tanmay
197). PONY LEAGUE WORLD SERIES: JACOB DAVEY OR BOB GREGG. 724-222-2110 198). BRIANA GLOECKI: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 101: CRISIS CENTER NORTH ALLEGHENY COUNTY. [email protected] 412-364-6728 SHE IS THE COMMUNITY EDUCATOR & OUTREACH SPECIALIST.
199). DRESS FOR SUCCESS: TANYA MALLORY, CEO. 412-201-4204 CELL: 412-526-6420 THIS COMPANY HELPS WOMEN PREPARE FOR THE JOB MARKET.
200). EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE: BECKY DILETTUSO: 412-922-8322 EXT. 45
201). HOPE GROWS: LISA STORY. 412-369-4673 [email protected]
PROGRAMS YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR
1). MARILYN HOLT: “YOUR FAMILY GENEALOGY”. CARNEGIE LIBRARY. COST: $50.00
2). PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE SPEAKERS: $25 EACH. CALL BARBARA BOGUCKI, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. 412-263-1100. 412-263-3048.
SOME POSSIBLE POST-GAZETTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE: BRIAN O’NEILL: BOOK: “PITTSBURGH, THE PARIS OF APPALACHIA”. GRETCHEN MCKAY: COOKING, CULINARY, TRAVEL, HOMES, ETC.. GENE COLLIER: SPORTS COLUMNIST.
3). DR. CYRIL WECHT: $500.00 DONATION TO THE DUQUESNE FORENSIC/ LAW DEPT. EXCELLENT DISCUSSION ABOUT THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION, ELVIS, MARILYN MONROE, JON BONET RAMSEY CASE, O.J. SIMPSON, ETC. WORTH EVERY PENNY. OUR AUDIENCE WAS ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS. PLEASE CONTACT MRS. WECHT @ [email protected]
4). MICHELLE DRESBOLD: ONE OF THE FOREMOST HANDWRITING EXPERTS IN THE WORLD. BOOK: “SEX, LIES AND HANDWRITING” COST: $100.00 TRAINED BY THE F.B.I. [email protected] Excellent.
5). SPEAKERS FROM THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HEINZ HISTORY CENTER: AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OUTREACH OFFERINGS: 38 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM. CONTACT: ELLEN DENINNO, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR. 412-454-6412 [email protected] www.heinzhistorycenter.org SEE THE LIST OF PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. ROTARY CLUBS WILL RECEIVE A PRICE DISCOUNT FOR THESE PROGRAMS. 6). PITTSBURGH HISTORY & LANDMARKS FOUNDATION: CONTACT: MARY LU DENNY. 412-471-5808, EXT. 527 COST: $50 “A TOURIST VIEW OF PITTSBURGH”. ALSO, ASK FOR LOUISE STURGES “MEMORABLE PLACES & CHANGES”. COST: $150.00 LOUISE IS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNOWLEDGE WHEN IT COMES TO PITTSBURGH ARCHITECTURE. SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
7). STAN SAVRAN: STAN CHARGED $250 FEE IN JULY OF 2009. CONTACT PITTSBURGH ROOT SPORTS @ 412-316-3800
8). PETE HEWLETT AND SCOTT ANDERSON: MUSICIANS. [email protected] PETE USE TO SING BACKUP FOR BILLY JOEL, CARLY SIMON AND OTHERS. SCOTT WAS THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR @ WQED.
9). KEITH METHENY: A MENTALIST FROM HUNTINGTON, WV. HE REALLY LEFT OUR AUDIENCE SPEECHLESS DURING EVENING PERFORMANCES IN 2005 AND 2014. COST: $2,000 IN 2014.
10). DR. DEANE ROOT: CURATOR, STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. 412-624-4100 $100 FEE IN MARCH 2008. TOPIC: “THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF STEPHEN FOSTER”. DR. ROOT HAS APPEARED ON PBS’ “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE”.
11). MAGICIAN T. J. HILL: [email protected] 412-381-1914 COST: $200.00 STANDING O ENTERTAINMENT. ALSO TRY: 724-730-8820 www.getmajished.com BOOK THROUGH KEVIN JEROME @412-381-1914.
12). JIM O’BRIEN: FORMER PITTSBURGH PRESS SPORTS WRITER AND NOW AN AUTHOR OF MANY DIFFERENT SPORTS BOOKS WRITTEN DURING THE 1980’S AND 1990’S. 412-221-3580 [email protected] FEE: EITHER $300.00 OR JIM WILL DO A BOOK SIGNING ALONG WITH A REDUCED FEE.
13). MATT STANTON: EMCEES GAMES OF TRIVIA $75.00 & IS ALSO A CLEAN STAND UP COMEDIAN. CELL: 859-803-5974 mattstantoncomedy [email protected] SEE www.Total-Qiz.com
14). ROB KING: ROOT SPORTS. ($200.00 IN AUGUST OF 2012) [email protected]
15). STEVE BLASS: EX-PITTSBURGH PIRATE PITCHER & BROADCASTER. $500.00 FEE. CONTACT JOE BELIDU @ 412-325-4723