Speakers Bureau Brochure 2010-1
The Speakers Forum is a civic service project of South County Toastmasters designed to provide civic, religious and other community organizations with information on a number of topics of general interest to the public.
To schedule a speaker, at no charge, contact Bill McNabb at least two weeks in advance. Due to the demand for speakers, please indicate at least three topics in order of preference and The Speakers Forum will try to accommodate your request. Many of our prepared speeches are listed in the table of contents. Please let us know if you have a specific topic in mind that is not included on the list.
Contact:
Bill McNabb
Phone: 636-734-3241
cccoachbill@yahoo.com
Business & Finance
Employee Involvement: “The Practical Power of Open-Book Management” by Bill Collier
Do your employees go beyond simply performing their jobs? Are they truly engaged in the quest for your organization’s success? Find out about Open-Book Management (OBM) and how to use it to engage your workforce, create a high-involvement culture, and improve your company’s performance.
Excellence: “Better than Yesterday & Better than the Competition” by Bill Collier
Use the dual concepts of “Challenge Everything” and “Know What’s Important to Your Customers” to embed a culture of Continuous Improvement in your organization. Chock full of take-always you can use right away to improve your organization.
Hiring Employees: “Hiring Smart: Get the Right People on Your Team” by Bill Collier
You can hire hard and manage easy, or vice versa. It’s your choice. Your hiring process is the single most important activity your business or organization performs. Get it right, and you’re likely to experience smooth sailing. Get it wrong, and your organization will never realize its potential. This session provides advice you can use right away to start letting in the right people while keeping the wrong ones out.
Leadership: “Developing Leaders” by Carl Hendrickson
This speech is a look at leadership. What is a leader, and how does one develop that unique skill of “leadership?” Whether one runs a small business or heads a major corporation, it is important that leaders are developed who can provide the guidance necessary for present and future success.
Legal: “There Can Be A “U” In Sue” by Carl Hendrickson
This is an overview of certain legal remedies available to lay persons without the assistance of counsel, with emphasis on the Small Claims Court. This presentation, by an attorney, provides the audience with insight into “self-help” to redress a grievance.
Meetings: “We’ve Got to Start Meeting Like This!” by Bill Collier
Business meetings are too often a waste of time and energy. Find out how to run a meeting that results in real, concrete action and progress – whether you’re in a small business, a large corporation, or a non-profit/volunteer environment.
Scared Speechless: “The Fear of Public Speaking” by Tom Terrific
The number one fear voiced by many. This presentation will aid the novice or the veteran speaker to overcome nervousness and to get the butterflies in the stomach to fly in formation.
Calendar 101 by Tom Terrific
Learn the 12 Commandments for setting up and using a calendar.
Health & Wellness
Alzheimer’s Disease: “ Fading Away” by Steve Flick
A man learns about Alzheimer’s – and about himself – as he watches his father slowly succumb to the disease. The presenter is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter’s Speakers Bureau, has participated in a number of Alzheimer’s studies, and has extensive experience addressing civic and church groups on this topic.
Organ Donation: “A Mother’s Gift” by Barb Sapienza
This is the story of a mother who donated her kidney to her 8-year-old son. It is a first-person account from a living organ donor.
Pornography: “Destructive To Health” by Carl Hendrickson
Pornography no longer is found only in backrooms of bookstores in sleazy neighborhoods; it now can be found in suburban shopping malls, in slick magazines and on television, videos and in the movies, on cell phones and through the internet. Pornography debases women, desensitizes men and destroys marriages. It is not a “victimless” crime as the presenter will explain.
History
American and Regional History: “American & Regional History” by Max Kaiser
Regional historian, Max Kaiser, Jr., offers a presentation on the following historical topics: St. Louis Regional History and Public Figures (Personalities); Historic area cemeteries, Missouri State History; American History (Civil War, WWI and WWII eras); Art and Architectural History (specify topic); Military History (specify era or military event); Jefferson Barracks (Military Post and/or National Cemetery); Veterans Issues Historical Topics; History of Noted St. Louis Area Landmarks.
Baseball: “Old Diz” by Howard Brandt
Jay Hanna (“Dizzy”) Dean was one of the most colorful and talented players ever to put on a baseball uniform. He grew up dirt poor and was uneducated but gained fame as a major league pitcher and radio broadcaster. This presentation is his story.
Freedom: “The Road to Individual Freedom” by Carl Hendrickson
This is a history of the human rights’ documents that have served throughout history as the stepping stones to individual freedom – the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution.
Historical Preservation: “Good Heritage, Good Urban Planning, and Good Business” by Max Kaiser, Jr.
Area preservationist and historian, Max Kaiser, Jr., offers an analysis and overview of the economic, esthetic and urban design value of systematic historical preservation using three local models and two national models to show its value and success. “New Urbanism” and practical large-scale historic preservation and urban renewal programs are addressed). This is a fascinating topic for luncheon or dinner meeting programs and a great way to creatively imagine a developing future for urban renewal projects both great and small, in towns both great and small.
Lafayette: “Hero to America” by Howard Brandt
The Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, has all but been forgotten in current American History. This presentation is about his life, including his tremendous contribution to the American war of independence and his life after his return to France
Public Art & Sculpture: “An Investment, A Springboard to Building & Attracting Community” by Max Kaiser, Jr.
Mr. Kaiser, with an extensive practical knowledge of sculptural, architectural and public art, shares an entertaining and informative glimpse of its importance in developing, sustaining and building community and enhancing quality-of-life and urban design concerns. (This presentation can be done with audio-visuals or verbally-only at the request of the sponsoring organization). Public artworks used are largely in the St. Louis area; photo examples from Kansas City and Chicago can also be included by request.
St. Louis: “The History and Cultures of Greater St. Louis” by Max Kaiser, Jr.
The presenter, who has extensive knowledge of the greater St. Louis area, will provide an interesting and educational talk about the history and cultures that make St. Louis unique. To understand the present and prepare for the future, one must know the history of our area. See how we cherish the past but move forward civically.
St. Patrick: “The Real Story of St. Patrick” by Carl Hendrickson
Who was St. Patrick? Did he chase the snakes out of Ireland? Why is green the color of the Irish? These and many other facts about St. Patrick and Ireland will be explored in this enlightening and entertaining presentation.
Uncle Tom: “Wimp or Saint?” by Howard Brandt
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was an important book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe before the Civil War. It is credited with changing many attitudes toward slavery. It was so inspirational that when Abraham Lincoln met the author, he was reported to say, “So you are the little lady who started the “Big War.”
Veterans Issues: “Why You Should “Look Out for that Vet: Experience and Leadership Count” by Max Kaiser, Jr.
Today’s American Veterans offer business, education and industry a wealth of personal leadership skills, capabilities and professional knowledge. Find out more on why hiring, empowering and relying on today’s veterans (both men and women) is good business and good citizenship with this informational and entertaining presentation by Mr. Max Kaiser, himself a U.S. Air Force Officer and veteran. (All branches of the service, including Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, can be included in the presentation). Please specify your request.
Veterans: “More Than Just a Name” by Alan Kirby
This speech is not only a tribute to veterans, but a fascinating story about an ordinary individual that will interest all students of history.
Humor
“Fact or Fiction” by Steve Flick
This is a 15-20 minute game show with the audience preparing 10 questions before the event. The emcee (Steve Flick) does not know the questions until he arrives. He may give the “facts” or “fiction”. The audience decides if it is fact or fiction.
“Rip Van Winkle” by Rob Van Winkle
Having Van Winkle as a last name creates many opportunities for conversation. This Van Winkle wants to tell you not only the history of this classic Washington Irving tale, but a bit of the history of the Van Winkle name.
Inspirational/Motivational
Alzheimer’s Disease: “They Just Fade Away” by Steve Flick
A man learns about Alzheimer’s – and about himself – as he watches his father slowly succumb to the disease. The presenter is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter’s Speakers Bureau, has participated in a number of Alzheimer’s studies, and has extensive experience addressing civic and church groups on this topic.
Civic Duty: “Civic Involvement: The Grassroots Way to Improve Your Community” by Max Kaiser, Jr.
Today’s civic leader is no “superman,” no “larger than life” figure. It is someone who has grown tired of simply complaining about the quality of education in the schools, the increase of lawlessness in the community or the deterioration of the neighborhood and has stepped forward to volunteer time, talent and energy. This presentation will stress how one can improve their community by becoming “involved.”
Leadership: “Developing Leaders” by Carl Hendrickson
This is a look at leadership – what is a leader and how does one develop that unique skill of “leadership.” Whether one runs a small business or heads a major corporation, it is important that leaders are developed who can provide the guidance necessary for present and future success.
Politics: “Practical Politics” by Carl Hendrickson
This is an overview of the American political system, with emphasis on party activities throughout the various spectra of political activity – the precinct organization, candidate selection and political campaigning. The importance of active citizen participation in the political process is emphasized by the presenter, a former member of the Missouri General Assembly.
“Secret of Outstanding” by Don Clair
This speech celebrates reflective moments for the listener to measure their life and what it will take to get the best out of ourselves.
“Secrets from Behind the Wall” by Don Clair
What drives teenage behavior and
what a parent can o to survive the teenage years.
“Unconscious and Politics” by Don Clair
How do we really go about selecting a person to represents us in congress and the presidency?
“MRAS and Essential Oils” by Don Clair
A real look at the health risk from the most antibiotics resistant infection on the planet. What is my risk?
